Henrikh Mkhitaryan

[Gaindé]

Not really. We are all know who label him slow, average etc. Couple of bad passes and boom, shit player. Look at yourself, you can't even say anything positive after today's game. Come on

I've said nothing positive or negative about any of the players because I simply didn't get to watch the game.
I was reading all the threads to see what are people's thoughts about the players' performance but somehow this is the only thread where some members are fishing for imaginary haters but oh well...

Also why do you care if I say something positive ? If he had a good game and you enjoyed it, isn't that what ultimately matters ?

 

[PHM1605]

I said that he is slow, but I've never said that he is average. I even said that his off ball movement and positioning are great.
My opinion was and still is that he won't be good if he plays instead of Lautaro or Thuram. Something which you didn't like, and labeled me as a hater.
This game he was CM if you haven't noticed.

Ofc Mikhy is much better as a midfielder so there is no reason to move him upfront. Unless there is an injury crisis.

Yeah, according to you, he is playing excellently, but being moved higher 2 meter suddenlly all his skills are lost and he forgets how to do even basic things in football. Even his footballing IQ is lost?!?

No problem if you say we get much better with Thuram or Lautaro than him. But when you claim the next-to-useless is superior, that starts hating reasoning. Hope Mikhy doesnt have the chance to prove you wrong, but wait until there's evidence to claim him shit.

 

[bubba zanetti]

There’s almost literally zero haters. The guy’s generally one of the most beloved players on the team.

Do you read this forum?

 

[varmin]

Ofc Mikhy is much better as a midfielder so there is no reason to move him upfront. Unless there is no injury crisis.

Yeah, according to you, he is playing excellently, but being moved higher 2 meter suddenlly all his skills are lost and he forgets how to do even basic things in football. Even his footballing IQ is lost?!?

No problem if you say we get much better with Thuram or Lautaro than him. But when you claim the next-to-useless is superior, that starts hating reasoning. Hope Mikhy doesnt have the chance to prove you wrong, but wait until there's evidence to claim him shit.

He is playing excellent as his positioning is excellent and he is able to intercept many balls, starts counter attack and because of his great off ball movement to get in goalscoring positions.
Playing as a forward is a complete different matter, because the things which is required to do (in our system) are different. It's not just to move him 2 meters higher.
That is the reason why I posted Arnautivic's video earlier. All of our forwards (even Sanchez to some extent) are able to receive the ball with their back to the net, with a defender attached. We use this method very often + long balls to them.
If you believe that Mkhitaryan can do the same with their success, you are free to do it.
If I'm not agree with you, I'm also free to do it. But this doesn't make me a hater or whatever.
Anyway, I haven't seen even one reasonable argument supporting your opinion, different that "because he is good as CM he will be good as SS" which is not serious.

 

[Raul Duke]

Do you read this forum?

Yeah, and there’s one person I can name off the top of my head who has a genuine irrational dislike of Miki. Most people regard him as one of our most fortunate and value acquisitions.

The fact that a 35yr old has played almost every single minute for 18 months, and his thread has only filled 30 pages (probably 15 of which is praise from Dave) I would say he received almost zero hate once he established himself as a starter.

If you want to see what hate looks like, take a peek at the Correa or Gagliardini threads.

 

[bubba zanetti]

Yeah, and there’s one person I can name off the top of my head who has a genuine irrational dislike of Miki. Most people regard him as one of our most fortunate and value acquisitions.

The fact that a 35yr old has played almost every single minute for 18 months, and his thread has only filled 30 pages (probably 15 of which is praise from Dave) I would say he received almost zero hate once he established himself as a starter.

If you want to see what hate looks like, take a peek at the Correa or Gagliardini threads.

He is not gettin hate only on his thread, go and read match threads last year and a half. Guy is hated even on transfer rumor thread. Many wanted Brozo out to get Frattesi so he could bench Mhiki,now they are losing their minds Gags and Correa are hated cause they generally suck, this is different thing. This guy is trashed also when he does good.

 

[Dave54]

I've said nothing positive or negative about any of the players because I simply didn't get to watch the game.
I was reading all the threads to see what are people's thoughts about the players' performance but somehow this is the only thread where some members are fishing for imaginary haters but oh well...

Also why do you care if I say something positive ? If he had a good game and you enjoyed it, isn't that what ultimately matters ?

I'm happy when the team wins.

 

[Dave54]

I said that he is slow, but I've never said that he is average. I even said that his off ball movement and positioning are great.
My opinion was and still is that he won't be good if he plays instead of Lautaro or Thuram. Something which you didn't like, and labeled me as a hater.
This game he was CM if you haven't noticed.

Where did Hakan play before he got subbed?
The pre assist was from the left side. The assist was also from the left.

 

[Dave54]

And I'm not here to taunt, hey, look at my boy. He had a great game and that is fine. I like every player in the team. Never label them, say a bad word. My harshest criticism came to Sanchez, when I said at this point, Correa can be instead him. I supported Bisseck, when no one trusted him, even Thuram, at the beginning, when some had doubts. During the match thread, I never cuss out our players for mistakes. Anyway, I'm a positive, non trigger happy guy. I'm a team player as a non-team player fan. I understand that Miki is 35 and some of you want younger mid. It'a on Frattesi to prove Inzaghi that he is a starting material in this midfield. Btw , I supported Frattesi's move to Inter last year. But I like for you guys be balanced on the criticizm of the players in general and give thanks for proper performance.

 

[varmin]

Where did Hakan play before he got subbed?
The pre assist was from the left side. The assist was also from the left.

Honestly, I don't understand how Hakan or from which side someone assisted is related to what I've said?

 

[Ethor]

Look for the record I was against signing Darmian, Mkhitaryan and more strongly opposed to the Acerbi signing. Fortunately, I've been prove wrong, dead wrong. The only concern I have now is their overuse. As for Mkhitaryan being slow, hell Inter doesn't have a speed merchant so it's relative. In fact there have been a few instances where Mkhitaryan has carried the ball quite a distance in to the opponents final third and for the most there is nobody there for him to pass it too. Moreover, who is his replacement Klaassen? Ye Gods!

 

[Raul Duke]

As for Mkhitaryan being slow, hell Inter doesn't have a speed merchant so it's relative. In fact there have been a few instances where Mkhitaryan has carried the ball quite a distance in to the opponents final third and for the most there is nobody there for him to pass it too.

I’m keen to see how fast Buchanan is, but other than that Thuram might just be our only genuinely fast player. Dumfries can hit speeds, but his acceleration is lacking.

It says a lot about the slowness of the team that Miki and Darmian registered in our top 5 speeds against Monza. I guess we make up for it by being able to move the ball quickly during transition.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1746563252580995166

 

[thatdude]

Benefitted greatly from not having to play a midweek fixture. The whole team did. It’s amazing what a little bit of rest can do. Also goes to show how Juve have been able to keep pace with us.

However, yesterday’s performance for me shows why we should be rotating him more not less. He is absolutely crucial for us. Let’s make sure he’s there for the end of the season this time. We missed having a fit Mkhi in that CL final badly.

 

[Dave54]

Honestly, I don't understand how Hakan or from which side someone assisted is related to what I've said?

Well, you said he played CM. Where did Hakan play?
CM-Central Midfield, right?

 

[Dave54]

Benefitted greatly from not having to play a midweek fixture. The whole team did. It’s amazing what a little bit of rest can do. Also goes to show how Juve have been able to keep pace with us.

However, yesterday’s performance for me shows why we should be rotating him more not less. He is absolutely crucial for us. Let’s make sure he’s there for the end of the season this time. We missed having a fit Mkhi in that CL final badly.

Well, that's what I mean. Let Miki skip Lazio game. Then there is enough time for Fiorentina and Juve games. Maybe Frattesi should start Fiorentina game as well. But I know, against Juve, Inzaghi will start Hakan-Miki-Barella for sure.

 

[Dave54]

I’m keen to see how fast Buchanan is, but other than that Thuram might just be our only genuinely fast player. Dumfries can hit speeds, but his acceleration is lacking.

It says a lot about the slowness of the team that Miki and Darmian registered in our top 5 speeds against Monza. I guess we make up for it by being able to move the ball quickly during transition.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1746563252580995166

Any idea which side is it?

 

[varmin]

Well, you said he played CM. Where did Hakan play?
CM-Central Midfield, right?

Hakan plays registra while Barella is on the right. But all of them often switch positions, because Inzaghi's system is not rigid as Conte's one.

 

[Nyall]

There’s almost literally zero haters. The guy’s generally one of the most beloved players on the team.

He says after rushing to like this garbage..


There is literally no greater insult to a player than to compare him to human excrement..

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And now the gaslighting and hypocrisy is kicking in… the same folks who were demanding he gets benched are now “aCTualLY I juST waNT hIM roTatED IgNOrE aLL tHE gaRBAGe I pOSTEd beFOrE”

 

[Dave54]

Hakan plays registra while Barella is on the right. But all of them often switch positions, because Inzaghi's system is not rigid as Conte's one.

Ok, Barella and miki switch sometimes from left to right. But to say Miki played CM is not accurate. Regista is CM in my mind. Anyways.

"a regista is a kind of deep-lying playmaker, someone who occupies a deep central midfield position, but has a specific remit within this area".

 

[Raul Duke]

And now the gaslighting and hypocrisy is kicking in… the same folks who were demanding he gets benched are now “aCTualLY I juST waNT hIM roTatED IgNOrE aLL tHE gaRBAGe I pOSTEd beFOrE”

Gaslighting and hypocrisy? Who’s calling for him to be benched? This is delusional. I was one of the few who was in favour of signing him from the start.

The profile I wrote on the first page of this thread almost perfectly encapsulates the player we signed.

As someone who’s watched him a lot, I think Miki can be an excellent squad player, provided he stays fit.

PROS:

Versatility: He’s played everywhere from defensive mid to second striker. Though he’s most suited to playing behind two striker.

Directness: He plays with his head up and is always looking to pass the ball forward. If the team moves around him, you can trust Miki to spot the runs. Despite losing his explosiveness with age, he’s always relied more on game-smarts.

Attitude: Miki is the classroom goody two-shoes. He’s going to work hard, do what the coach says and not cause any issues. IIRC the guy has a law degree, speaks half a dozen languages and basically has no personality whatever.

CONS:

Age: Obviously.

Confidence: He’s great when he builds up momentum, but he can be slow to adjust and I can see him failing to adjust as a bench option, especially if age becomes a factor.

Turnovers: He can be prone to trying high-risk plays and causing turnovers. And while he can often dribble out of trouble, he doesn’t have the speed he once had.

On the whole, I think he’ll do well if he stays fit.