Out long term after tonight, it's such a shame because when he plays he is a good cb Can't see him at club after summer
I agree with you that he's a good player, when he's not injured. Is he's to go this summer, then that's two new CDs, that we need to buy. In honesty, I can't see that happening. Why not keep him, assuming he's still on contract, bring on one top CD, to partner VD, with Gomez and Matip then providing cover?
It’s fair to say he is a injury prone and particularly struggles to put a string of games together so was surprised to see that he played in the following PL games 2016/2017 - 29 2017/2018 - 25 2018/2019 - 22 2019/2020 - 9 (was fit and not first choice for a period) prior season that he joined played every game in The league in Germany He is definitely prone to injuries but for a free transfer I Still he has been good value
He's been great value. Was first choice ahead of Gomez when we won the champions league. Won his place again from Gomez at the start of last season. I'd hope that if we sign another CB and Matip can be managed a lot more then he could get back to having less injuries. Everyone is suffering this season, injury prone players even more succeptible. A signing is badly needed now to ensure we get top four.
Brilliant defender, we can't really on him even as a back up. Can't see him been Shipped out, as we need other positions filled first.
Absolutely fantastic signing for us. Probably misses around same amount of games as Joe Gomez, but ya just cant rely on either. We should be looking to replace one as well as finding a new starter to partner Van Dijk. Matip Joe Gomez
He can't be relied on anymore really. Too injury prone. Disappointing as he is most definitely talented.
So disappointing to see him go off injured last night and to be honest I was worried about how it would affect us but I think Kane being injured blunted their attack enough for Phillips to cope.
The 2 still can't be compared. I look at Matip and he's a CB Sturridge. Hugely talented but made of crisps. Gomez doesn't break down consistently and under Jurgen has had consistent runs in between being absolutely cursed. Agree we need to add to our CB numbers but personally still think Gomez is the man to partner VvD
Apart from a game earlier this season with an issue with his back i think I dont recall niggles? It's either he's in rehad from a bad one or he plays.
Yep with no return date given either I'll bet. They love playing cloak and dagger with injury time lines.
"Not as bad as feared" - code for "we dont REALLY need your CB, just buying him as an option - not a necessity"