i’m constantly surprised how quick this lad is, and he was at it again yesterday. Particularly as he is, shall we say, on the ‘chunky’ side. He also doesn’t seem at all troubled by having to wear Isgrove’s shorts! Long may it continue.
He is built like a sprinter. That is why it is hard for him to do 90 minutes. I think Stendel knows he needs to lose some bulk (and maybe a tiny bit of pace), to be able to play a full match in this system.
I'm not sure it isn't better to have him 100% for 75 minutes than it would be to have him 90% for the full match.
What makes you say Stendel knows? Our forward players are always going to be the most interchangeable and the likely ones to be substituted so I don’t read anything in to this 90 minutes claim.
His post match interview regarding Thiam's recent performances. He did indicate he couldn't play 90 minutes, but was something they were working on. I can only assume for him to do that he will need to lose some muscle. I agree it is a trade off for speed vs short distance pace.
Of course he’s wearing Isgrove’s shorts. Have you seen them! Last time I saw something like that was in the Argentina 78 team.