I wasn't too enamoured with Pablo on Monday but for what it is worth, he was still our best way back into the game -- and he knew that too!
But if today was his punishment then I hope that is that.
Bielsa demands blood from his players, Pablos gives it week in week out, he has a role to play in this squad.
' "Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
I've got to agree with SG90 here, even if Roberts is great in training he repeatedly fails to carry it onto the pitch when it matters on a Saturday.
I don't want to pan the guy here because he has shown glimpses on occasion, but nothing to justify his continued inclusion - I caught myself saying "nooooo" out loud today when I saw him taking the warm-up top off.
Why not Poveda from the options available? Can't see what Marcelo does I'm afraid
andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:39 pm
I didn't know that part - assuming Sergio Garcia?
Yes
andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:40 pm
The explanation is right there. It was Pablo's wife's birthday. He obviously asked for the day off.
Not sure that is the case. Bielsa really didn't want to talk about it in the presser.
I don't get the impression that Pablo would miss a vital chance at Premier League game time for his wife's birthday, think there's more to it than that.
Fridge wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:50 pm
I don't get the impression that Pablo would miss a vital chance at Premier League game time for his wife's birthday, think there's more to it than that.
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:21 pm
I've got to agree with SG90 here, even if Roberts is great in training he repeatedly fails to carry it onto the pitch when it matters on a Saturday.
I don't want to pan the guy here because he has shown glimpses on occasion, but nothing to justify his continued inclusion - I caught myself saying "nooooo" out loud today when I saw him taking the warm-up top off.
Why not Poveda from the options available? Can't see what Marcelo does I'm afraid
My thoughts exactly. My heart sank when I saw him coming on i'm afraid.
I'm going back to 505, I saw them at Sheffield and they were amazing.
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Sat Nov 07, 2020 6:21 pm
I don't want to pan the guy here because he has shown glimpses on occasion, but nothing to justify his continued inclusion - I caught myself saying "nooooo" out loud today when I saw him taking the warm-up top off.
Why not Poveda from the options available? Can't see what Marcelo does I'm afraid
I reckon the majority of Leeds fans reacted in the same why, for some reason TR is one of Bielsa's favourites
'Cut off your nose to spite your face' comes to mind
No Jamie Shackleton and Pablo Hernandez. Can you explain their absences today?
Shackleton received a knock in training yesterday and Pablo is fit and he was not in the squad for today's game.
If he's fit then it's unusual that you don't involve him. Is there any issue with him?
I evaluate all the players for the upcoming game and I didn't pick him for this game. The decision may seem strange but I chose the 18 players who I feel are most apt for the game
Apology from Pablo on an Instagram caption this morning:
”Apologies for my gesture the other day, it was a reaction that nothing describes my way of being or my way of thinking. I have always represented and will represent the values of this club and this fans as they deserve”