Trouble for Bennett

[Bob Wolf]

I thought that saiss was pretty good defensively and his distribution was also decent.

I wonder wether Bennett will find himself on the bench for a little while?

 

[VancouverWolf]

I thought that saiss was pretty good defensively and his distribution was also decent.

I wonder wether Bennett will find himself on the bench for a little while?

Saisse was fantastic......great to see we have quality players to step in.

 

[Deleted member 3751]

The only reason Saiss didn't start the season there (in my opinion) is he was struggling positionally pre-season. Bennett's ban has given Saiss another opportunity after his three games replacing Boly and Bennett would have few arguments if he didn't come straight back into the side.

It'll be very interesting to see who plays against Man U

 

[Peszkywolf]

Bennett's distribution can be quite poor, both lunge in a bit, but considering both cost 2m or thereabouts they're great for our team.

 

[reanswolf]

Bennett has been magnificent, so no trouble for him.

Saiss has done wonderfully since coming in too.

 

[Starsky]

First time I can remember when all of the players in the squad are top players.No deadwood.

Add another 3-4 and we will be a proper side.

 

[tamwolf]

Thought he was excellent defensively. Don’t necessarily agree about his distribution though, as he looked really uncomfortable whenever he was pressed in possession and unable to shift into his left foot. That’s his biggest weakness in my opinion.

This was his type of game; a physical, backs against the wall match. That’s where he seems to thrive. I think he can get caught out positionally as he has done previously when in the back three if a game is a bit more open, but his last few performances back there covering Boly and Bennett have definitely given Nuno some thinking to do when everyone is available.

 

[Scallywolf]

Neither Bennett or Saiss have let us down at any time this season.

Saiss is more versatile and mobile than Bennett and gives us options in midfield and at the back.

Bennett will struggle to get back in when his suspension finishes. Interesting for next week v Man U as he can play in the Cup. I would stick with Saiss.

 

[Deleted member 4184]

I would start the same team against Man U.

Neves needs to influence games more.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

I'd keep Saiss in for Utd as Bennett can't play v Burnley.

 

[Deleted member 9202LYK]

Both have shown they are premier quality.

Saiss is in possession now. Bennet will have to practice is distribution and wait for his chance.

 

[Sketchead]

Well done Saiss. His distribution was naturally awkward mind, given he's playing on the wrong side when he's at the back. But he didn't put a foot wrong and made some crucial tackles.. Still our first reserve CB rather than a starter for me though, and it should be that way until one of our back three has a couple of mares in a row. Thankfully, they never do.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Saiss is now the man with the shirt and I think Bennett will have to wait for his chance to get back in now

Harsh on Bennett who has done nothing wrong but I think Nuno has finally got Saiss into the position he wanted him in in pre season

 

[Tring Wolf]

Saiss has been my Man of the Match in both of the last two games. Would be extremely harsh to drop him from the side now.

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Definitely keep Saiss in, as he will have to play v Burnley. Would be simply daft to put Bennett back in. But Nuno's weakness, if he has one, is misplaced loyalty. Play your best team -- play Saiss at the back

 

[Mutchy]

Definitely keep Saiss in, as he will have to play v Burnley. Would be simply daft to put Bennett back in. But Nuno's weakness, if he has one, is misplaced loyalty. Play your best team -- play Saiss at the back

Or you could say it might make sense to play Bennett, as we know we need Saiss against Burnley.

 

[Shifnal Wolf]

Bennett for me

I’d rather see Saiss in midfield v Man Utd

 

[Deleted member 3573J]

Saiss has earned his place, 3 excellent performances in a row at centre back now.

 

[George AlooGobi]

Bennett for me

I’d rather see Saiss in midfield v Man Utd

That's the biggest problem playing saiss at the back. We lose a midfield option

We needed a saiss type to come into midfield for the last 20/30 mins

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

Bennett will come back in.
Saiss is our option off the bench for midfield when they tire.
You could see today Neves and Moutinho were all done and there was no one to come on.
I guess this will be addressed in the summer.

 

[Newbridge Wolf]

Bennett for me. Think his distribution is better than Saiss’s, albeit mostly down to Saiss not playing that position in fairness.

 

[WolfLing]

Bennett's distribution can be quite poor, both lunge in a bit, but considering both cost 2m or thereabouts they're great for our team.

Bennett was even better value, he was free!

 

[Tojo the grass]

Strength in depth is a wonderful thing