by Snowflake Royal »
22 Jan 2022 20:12
NathStPaul Ascotexgunner I honestly feel like we played with 10 men - Drinkwater against the 12 of Huddersfield (including the referee).
What exactly is Drinkwater? Can't pass, can't creat, can't tackle, and has the spacial awareness of Stevie Wonder after a ride on a high speed roundabout. He offers absolutely no protection to the front 4 and is clearly robbing Chelsea of a massive salary.
Would much rather a midfield 3 of Tetek, Rinomhota and Laurent. Drinkwater offers us absolutely nothing and is a complete hindrance.
Rinomhota has more energy, more commitment, more strength, more drive, more reliable passing and better tackling.
He really has to be the base of midfield. Laurent and Bashiru either side of him and Swift ahead in a diamond. It fits the actual players we have.
Or Laurent and Rinomhota with Camara and Hoilett (not that he looked fit to play) as wide players.
I hope we're not paying for Drinkwater, because we have 6 better midfielders. And Osorio is a better player, just a bit small and lightweight yet