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I think Sissoko is a useful option to have in that role and he's done fine in the past 2 games, but he's so clearly one of the weak links in the side and should definitely not be our go-to DM.
He's got great stamina, gives 100% and works as hard as anyone, but he doesn't read the game well defensively and his passing is mostly either slow and conservative, or inconsistent and wayward. I swear he passes a simple ball straight out of play at least twice a game due to misjudging the weight of pass. When we're sitting deep under Mourinho, it's vital that we move the ball quickly and accurately to our forward players in the transition. Sissoko decidedly does not do this.
Hojbjerg may not be perfect, but I'd still pick him over Sissoko every time.
I agree, albeit a sloth Tom Huddlestone would sit deep, pick the ball up and fire pin point passes/crosses here there and everywhere. Now imagine Sissoko trying to do that lol. Hojbjerg on the other hand has this array of passing in his locker. I think people are being extra harsh on him because his performances have dropped lately yet opt to ignore:
- Southampton’s season is in effect over
- He’s leaving in the summer
- He’s been stripped of the captaincy
People will struggle to name anyone who knew they were leaving their club barring Ramsey who kept going at 100mph until he left Arsenal.
If you look at our current squad we’ve some fantastic players on paper yet how many of them have failed to turn up this season and for chunks of last season? A team that pre lockdown was in the Champions League and fighting for top 4 but playing like they were already on their summer holidays.
Ps, I like Sissoko’s energy and work rate but he’s technically limited.