As for the match, I thought we looked back to our best for the most part. A slow start again, and I'd say the only weak point was Vallejo's defending of high balls. I worry he might have a touch of the Mirandas - a mobile centre half but can't seem to do the basics properly. Hopefully he can learn and adapt. He definitely got better as the game went on
The rest of the team played very well. Romain Saïss, take a bow. He was excellent, together with Moutinho. Boly was immense, Coady was excellent and Adama keeps getting better and better.
He just needs to learn how to pass and move in tight situations rather than try to dribble his way out and lose the ball in a dangerous part of the pitch. Other than a few of those, he was truly excellent, epitomised by his work for Raúl's goal.
Dendoncker covers so much ground and was excellent. Our midfield three were a different class today.
Jonny played very well, Jota blowed hot and cold but was fouled constantly and kept on going and did excellently for the goal that ended up being Dendoncker's.
Raúl was imperious. Absolutely top class centre forward play.
Very, very happy with how well we've done over the qualifying games and delighted to qualify.
Six games, six wins, scored 20, conceded four.
Had a quick chat with Paul Butler in the stand after the match as well, who seemed very excited about the European tour we're all about to go on. He's a bit of a state though. Let's just say the years haven't been kind to him..
