Odegaard is phenomenal, but let's not forget prime Cesc was something else. At one point he was legit the best CM in midfield and at that age, something special.

I agree with BBKG, moving him up front got more goals and assist but he was less effective overall. When Mourinho played him as a DLP again when he came back, that season was out of the world with some of his passes and vision. I remember thinking we got the wrong player. But ultimately he was only good for 1 season and Ozil was good for around 3.

    Clrnc I’m with you. Prime Fabregas was godly. Even as a child, I’ll never forget first time seeing him play and look like a veteran from day1.

      Qwiss Oh, that I agree. We had Ramsey and Cazorla and badly needed a striker but we got another playmaker lol.

        a month later

        He's been really out of it since he became a dad in the beginning of December. Could be coincidental, but I wonder if his head isn't all in the game.

          He’s a support man not a talisman

          QuincyAbeyie I think Ode has always lacked some aspects. He would throw in a few games where he didn't really impact it enough and his finishing isn't the greatest unless he's running on to a strike. But for the most part he was pretty consistent but it certainly seems something isn't right with him at the moment.

            • Qwiss

            • Post #1082

            Needs the right team around him.

              Qwiss as anyone does. Even at his worst, he makes a few moments of magic. Least of our problems.

                  I saw a stat that he created 10 chances today? didn't watch the game myself, but he can't have been terrible if that's true?

                    Either his ankle isn’t right or he’s not fully invested.

                    Didn’t know he was a new dad., but as one myself I totally understand if he’s finding it hard to reach prior peaks at work.

                      Gazza M — he created some decent chances, but he didn’t run the show. We never got consistent influence from him. We still look at odds going forward and he’s not doing enough to dictate how we attack.

                      I can understand why fans didn’t think much of his game today.

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                        • Post #1088

                        Should have scored his penalty but his overall performance was solid enough. If we actually had any finishers on the team he'd walk home with two or three assists.

                        Qwiss he had 7 key passes today. If we'd finished 2 of those we'd be praising him for a great game

                        Ode had some phenomenal passes today. We fucked around. I thought he played really well. He’s not the Roy of the Rovers scorer that some folks want. What he is is consistently one of Europe’s most creative players. These guys need to finish the chances he was putting on a plate today.

                        At the end of the day if we have 1 goal in last 8xG, the conversation shifts from the creatives to finishing.

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                          • Post #1090

                          Of all the games he's played in the last 1.5 months, this was one of his better. Penalty miss was a good save too.