Christian Eriksen

[K.I.]

Its really not Marotta fault. While I agree with the hypothesis that Eriksen was a Marotta hire and not what Conte wanted, I can see why Marotta went ahead anyway. That opportunity was too good to miss, despite the risk that Eriksen may not work out in Conte's team. And even if Eriksen fails, its unlikely we will lose much money in this transaction. I blame Marotta for not trying hard enough to cover the gaps last season. But not for buying Eriksen for 20m. That was a shrewd move, even if it didn't work out.

I also disagree that Conte did not try to integrate Eriksen or give him enough chances. Conte even changed our formation post lockdown (from 3-5-2 to 3-4-1-2) to bring the best out of Eriksen. For a stubborn coach like Conte, that is a sincere effort to integrate a player. At a top club you can only give so many chances to a player who doesn't perform or put in sufficient effort.

I largely blame Eriksen. Maybe see is going through some shit in personal life, but he has been playing shite for a while now. I have seen this before - a great player comes to a club, his skill level is above anyone else (which it is) so he assumes he just has to turn up to succeed. Eriksen didn't try hard enough. Inter is the most prestigious club Eriksen has ever played in, so he can't expect to get unlimited chances. You have to prove you deserve to start, and Eriksen didn't do that. IMO he failed largely due to lack of effort. Maybe this shock therapy of Conte will fuel Eriksen's hunger to succeed at Inter, or maybe not. But ether way, the blame for his failure so far is largely on Eriksen himself. And its upto him to redeem himself.

Another garbage post, keep em coming.

 

[Bluenine]

Another garbage post, keep em coming.

Obviously I concede the point coz I clearly cannot compete with the level of argumentative rigour and systematic reasoning demonstrated in your response :rollani:

Whats going on at FIF these days? The trolls seem to be taking over.

 

[CafeCordoba]

In the more "higher" level (management), you don't blame the asset for what they do or not do when the analysis phase is on. Players are assets in that moment. You don't blame the employees if they fail. You blame the boss. The one or ones who made the decision. And the boss is either the boss of the employees (Conte) or the boss of the boss (Marotta). Assets do not make decisions for the club. Decision makers (directors and coaches) do. Assets just come here to play and collect the pay check (lately basically the latter one only for Eriksen).

Conte changed formation to accommodate Eriksen. That's just a formation, small detail in our playing style (or any playing style). We still play hard press, 90mins running, certain movements every time, same slow buildup from the back. Requirement is to play hard, aggressively specially in the midfield. Eriksen does not fit to that kind of football. That's why it's more on Marotta than Conte. And definitely not on the player because he's completely out of the scope (explained in the previous paragraph). Eriksen simply do not fit to Conte's Inter, it has nothing to do with our prestige that he has failed.

 

[rfU]

Conte changed formation to accommodate Eriksen. That's just a formation, small detail in our playing style (or any playing style). We still play hard press, 90mins running, certain movements every time, same slow buildup from the back. Requirement is to play hard, aggressively specially in the midfield. Eriksen does not fit to that kind of football. That's why it's more on Marotta than Conte. And definitely not on the player because he's completely out of the scope (explained in the previous paragraph). Eriksen simply do not fit to Conte's Inter, it has nothing to do with our prestige that he has failed.

We're over complicating things. Yes, our tactics and style of play are not ideal for Eriksen, but there's still somethings he can do to show he is determined to be a part of the group and succeed. The fact that we can count Eriksen's good moments on one hand is a very bad sign to me. Even a random signing like Sensi has done for in one game than Eriksen has done in 11 months at Inter. Is this the kind of player we want at Inter?

Eriksen wanted a challenge, the spot light, to fight for trophies, new league, etc so he has to put in the effort, even if it means going above and beyond his skill set. That's what great players do, continuously look to improve and develop their game, even after winning. Eriksen is at the twilight of his career and has won nothing. At this point he should be prepared to play as a left wing back if it means helping the team win.

 

[bubba zanetti]

So Clownte wants to help this guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEEo8e6kNXc

 

[Bluenine]

So if Conte hates Eriksen so much, how do you explain Eriksen starting today?

Clearly that stupid theory is flawed. Eriksen showed some improvement in his last 10 minute cameo, and Conte rewarded him with a start. Thats how you play yourself into a team. If Eriksen plays shite today, its back to the bench for him. Its completely upto him.

As for the employee analogy, the blame is never assumed. If you can see that an employee is not working hard enough, you give them a warning. If this continues, it can result in a sacking of the employee. You don't arbitrarily blame their boss or the management.

 

[Pajo]

So far he is good. Alreqdy made 4 key passes and had 2 almost assists.

 

[brakbrak]

So if Conte hates Eriksen so much, how do you explain Eriksen starting today?

Clearly this stupid theory is flawed. Eriksen showed some improvement in his last 10 minute cameo, and Conte rewarded him with a start. Thats how you play yourself into a team. If Eriksen plays shite today, its back to the bench for him. Its completely upto him.

He gotta keep gags fresh for napoli's match

 

[wera]

Poor guy finally starts, and the team can't play defence for shit

 

[Bluenine]

So far he is good. Alreqdy made 4 key passes and had 2 almost assists.

He had a good start, the first 10 minutes he looked awesome. Then he just disappeared from the game, as has been his usual this season. This is exactly what I have been saying. If Eriksen doesn't take his chances, why should Conte keep starting him? Players have to earn their starting role.

 

[Pajo]

And we are much beter since he was subbed out

 

[NimAraya]

And we are much beter since he was subbed out

Or much better when we switched formation

 

[Doffy]

Not the first time we start scoring when Eriksen is put back on the bench again :work:

 

[wera]

But the first 15 minutes he was quite instrumental. After that they focused on not letting Eriksen have any space to pass forward. Eriksen was good, as far as I am concerned, but it was Barella and Sensi that stole the show for me.

 

[uny_arturo]

Let's put it this way. Inter signed Messi. He played subpar. That doesn't mean Messi is shit player. Nor does that mean Serie A is an inferior league. That's the situation with Eriksen. He doesn't fit the team or the league. He's still a nice guy and a quality player. Simple as that.

Won't be mad at him. But let's not start a civil war in the dressing room for the 99th time. We have had enough shit show in the last decade.

 

[surripere]

Not convinced by Eriksen in the cm position at all, nor I am happy with his lazy ass performance. He's a luxury player, it's either trequartista or nothing.

 

[Bluenine]

But the first 15 minutes he was quite instrumental. After that they focused on not letting Eriksen have any space to pass forward. Eriksen was good, as far as I am concerned, but it was Barella and Sensi that stole the show for me.

Agreed. At the moment, I would put Barella, Sensi, Brozovic and Vidal above Eriksen in the pecking order. If Eriksen can start playing like the first 10 minutes for longer periods and more consistently, then he will become a regular starter. If not, maybe its best to sell/loan him and get a more suitable midfielder.

 

[bubba zanetti]

Unlucky. If those two assists were goals we would now talk about his ressurection. And he should've scored his chance. Whole team played bad,not just Eriksen until Clownte changed into back four formation.

 

[CafeCordoba]

It was clearly the role he was put into which restricted him. His work with the ball is so effortless, almost all the passes are simply good. Like that early chance for Lukaku, Eriksen made too simple passes but they were perfect in those both moments. The issue with him is Conte wants his midfielders to be aggressive, to be able to track back, defend, cover ground. Eriksen isn't used to such role at all. It's a bit questionable indeed he STILL hasn't been accustomed to it, but I can believe it's about the confidence of the coach or lack of it. He hasn't played hardly at all this season. And it's simply not in his nature as a footballer to play what Conte wants from his midfielders. It's a mismatch.

Unlucky. If those two assists were goals we would now talk about his ressurection. And he should've scored his chance. Whole team played bad,not just Eriksen until Clownte changed into back four formation.

Yeah, forgot to say this. If Lukaku buried his easy chance, we could be talking about a different game and different performance by Eriksen.

 

[brehme1989]

This is exactly why the recipient of the pass is what makes or breaks the pass...