21 Aug 2017 17:05:58
I think Gomez should continue to play at right back than central defender.
Judged by the way he play against Palace.
He played well and showed a lot of improvement.
21 Aug 2017 17:14:01
I'd rather TAA as he gives us a good dead ball taker. Haven't seen a corner like that in ages and his free kick against Hoffenheim was superb, if anything I'd like Gomes alongside Matip.
21 Aug 2017 17:14:53
No. that position should be TAA's.
He lacks the attacking instinct and the ability to whip in a deadly cross.
21 Aug 2017 17:32:44
That position is TAA's to lose, right now. Gomez is very promising and was more than solid vs CP even tho, our FB's were not all that tested. Still, a good showing can only help.
21 Aug 2017 17:37:44
TAA all the way! The last thing he need is to be pegged back! Gomez I suspect will end up either being sold or loaned!
21 Aug 2017 18:14:14
Both are young and need games.
I would give the position to TAA with Gomez rotated in through the season when needed for fitness or if a more defensive minded player will be needed against certain opposition.
With Gomez being deployed as cover for RB and CB he would get plenty of game time through the season.
21 Aug 2017 21:05:52
I don't think the right back slot is TAA's to lose at all, but I think he is the long term solution at right back. When Clyne is fit I fully expect him to play a load more games than TAA there this year, probably next season too. I rate TAA highly but you don't just drop an experienced international defender for a kid who is still learning. He'll be integrated more and more and shielded from some of the fans who are so quick to tear apart the confidence of a kid who is just developing. Gomez, for me, is a centre half but as he lacks top level experience there and has been introduced in full back positions to get some experience. He won't become a full back for me, he'll be a centre half and brought in in cup games etc and perhaps deputising in a few PL games to give our first choice pair a rest as the schedule gets busier.
22 Aug 2017 10:45:55
Disagree completely Gmac I think you play the player most suited to the position, most suited to the team, in the best form. TAA is that player. Clyne was poor for large parts of last season and proved his inability to attack with any sort of cutting edge - and his defending is by no means good enough for him to start ahead of TAA. I would expect TAA to start the majority of games this season (unless he suffers a catastrophic loss of confidence or form) because, quite simply, he is better.