23 Aug 2019 11:52:26
Interesting test for JC at the moment. In my opinion, he is not getting in the side on merit at the moment and even without the 5 player rule would probably be taking the third attacking sub place after Eddie and Costa.
The issue is him and whether he can show he is good enough. He was probably lucky to get his move last year through a minimal amount of first team performances. Needs to get his head down and learn from Harrison, who has come back determined to push on!
Needs to be tearing up the under 23s and having a stinking game against Stoke in the cup. It's in Bielsas instincts to have more attacking potential on the bench and don't think he would be shy in having Miazek on the bench if he really, really wanted JC!
For me, for the under 23s he showed his ability in bursts but Bielsa doesn't see the consistent high levels of activity that he gets from Harrison or the pace and experience he gets from Costa! Don't want him to go back to Spurs as I think he will be used as the year moves on but need him to get his head down and work!
23 Aug 2019 12:09:27
Spaniard Disagree with your sentiment. Clarke was lively against Salford. Meslier on the bench instead of Miazek is, in my opinion, an act of idiocy. Don't know whether management are attempting a subtle message of disappointment directed at Clarke for his summer move? I didn't like his comment that it was "always the plan to leave Leeds" so I wouldn't have had him back to begin with but now we do we ought to be accommodating him. I'd have much preferred acquiring Kent on a permanent and not screwing up the Inter deals. I accept Harrison has upped his game and that's great but Clarke not in the matchday eighteen is a waste and won't please Spurs. Souring a relationship there is also unwise. Didn't mind us doing that last season with Chelski for obvious reasons and that was deserved in all instances anyhow (Blackman forced, Baker and Brown not up to scratch) . Management need to reconsider Clarke usage.
23 Aug 2019 12:21:13
George fully agree if he had that in mind, and as you said we should have looked elsewhere.
23 Aug 2019 13:03:45
clarke burst on the scene and although he showed a few fitness concerns i think he also showed real ability. As mentioned a few times on here i spoke with the spurs scout who loved him and called him the most exciting british talent since giggs to beat people and get crowd off feet and he also said his descion making and final ball was 'outstanding for age'
this year he has not had the same impact but also not had much of a chance. I love clarke but do think loaning him back was a waste of time and money as we have lots of options there, mind you when games come thick and fast and players are getting tired we will be greatful for the depth we have now that we lacked last year
also interesting stat (and this one is relevant honest) we have scored something like 57 of our 79 goals under MB in the second half so maybe the plan is to get players tired then throw him on to torment and I think it worked last year and will work this year if he makes the bench. still with costa i think the money could of been better spent in defence.
23 Aug 2019 13:41:07
I don’t think Clark will ever play first team for spurs.
Naturally talented but lightweight and no stamina.
23 Aug 2019 14:31:55
I think Auz May be right. If Bielsa really wanted JC on the bench he would be there. I don’t think it’s a dig at him leaving it’s more an honest statement that he doesn’t feel at the moment he merits a place. I think it’s more an attempt to motivate him and get his head down and work harder. It might not work and he might sulk but I suspect that won’t bother Bielsa a hot. Spurs might also be interested in seeing how he reacts as well! After all, what’s the alternative, playing every under 23 game for spurs because he’s not going to get on the spurs bench this year I imagine! If you keep the same subs bench at the moment, the likely subs for Bielsa in a game are, Eddie, Costa, Shacks or Beradi.
23 Aug 2019 15:38:52
Wow Spanish. So many words.