- May 15, 2004
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I wasnt impressed with Zokora's performance, and everytime I see him my hopes for him drop a little more. He is not good enough to be a centre back or a defensive midfielder. He is lacking in both areas, and I remember seeing him play for the Ivory Coast after we had signed him and ebing a bit troubles. He doesnt seem to work in a midfield or defensive two.
He lacks the passing creativity and speed, plus finishing to play as an attacking midfielder, and I still dont think he has the defensive knowledge to be in charge of covering the back 4. The game just seems to pass him by and he doesnt stop or intercept the oppositions passes, nor becomes a third defender.
The one place I can see him succeeding is as a third centre back, being in charge of bringing the ball out of defence and then filling in when we defend.
I think Tainio, O'Hara and Huddlestone are better midfield options.
While I agree with you, he isn't slow dude, far from it.