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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Great work again Sam, really needed this...I hope to God we don’t see the Jorginho-Zakaria pairing often (and I fear we will). It doesn’t matter much if it allows Jorginho press higher without fear as he will still get beaten on 1v1s/ground duels. The only silver lining is that maybe Zakaria helps limit the consequences a bit by mopping up behind Jorginho. Personally, I’d rather avoid the situation altogether.

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Sep 6, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Beautiful scripted, weldone for Such an indepth analysis. Hopefully the manager make good use of his strength while also develop his weakness

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Sep 6, 2022Liked by CFC Central

In depth. Absolute class!!

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Sep 6, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Very great and adept analysis….. this excites me know his attributes, he can become a great success if use in the correct role ! I’d love that paring of him and kova !!!

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Very detailed and in-depth analysis. Gave a lot of insights.

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

An anticipated exposition on the player, where majority seem to know little next to nothing about him than his injury records... Thumbs up, Sam. Buck stops at Tuchel's table now.

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Very tidy player I just fear that Tuchel will underuse him and or pair him with the wrong midfielders. His physicality alone will be a refreshing sight for us even if this loan move doesn't work out. Call me an optimist but I have a sneaky feeling this loan move will actually work. AS I ALWAYS SAY THANK YOU AGAIN I WILL KEEP WHAT YOU SAID IN MIND !

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Brilliant piece! Hope Tuchel properly uses Zakaria (unlike Allegri) and it works out for us.

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

This was worthwhile. I now have a significant insight on the player’s style of play. Kudos

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Big Sam! Love these so much man! Glad the chelsea community has you

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Sep 5, 2022Liked by CFC Central

Great overview of his strengths and weaknesses. Could be exactly what we need if TT is patient and gently beds him in with European matches and selective minutes in PL until he can get used to the pace and ferocity of PL.

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