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I actually don't see the point of talking about the defence and midfield with regards to assessing Gazza. They are mutually exclusive.
Gazza had a clear sight of the shot for the first goal and failed to save it even though it was nowhere near the corner. I'm not necessarily expecting him to save all these goals but he is getting nowhere near them. It's as bad as it was when we had a 40 year old Brad in goal with his slow reactions. His balance also seems all wrong and his positioning is questionable.
Agree with RD about the communication piece as well. You can tell just watching on TV that the calming influence of Hugo behind the back four has gone. A GK should be seeing everything in front of him and advising his back four. I don't see that.
Im not taking all the blame from Serge, but the first again Chelsea and the second last night you could see Gazza didnt say a word.