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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Andersson was bad last year - no getting around that. The question is: was it just an off year, or has he plateaued? He is young and progression isn't linear, so I remain confident. But Andersson is probably the biggest question mark going into the season.
As for the Gio-Andersson pairing, I could not believe how long it took Ward to do something about it. Possibly his biggest mistake (and there were many)
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Not that I have a solution but actual QoC should be tied to the xGF% etc. If you are out against the other teams top-line it would be a positive accomplishment to break even with them.
In 2019-20 Andersson spent 25% of his ES time with Gio
In 2020-21 Andersson 57% of his time with Gio
In 2019-20 Gio and Brodie got to play against the other teams top player and Anderson would have been somewhat sheltered.
This last year he was not as sheltered, Gio would have gone against the other teams best and Andersson would have been carrying a bigger load than he had previously.
Maybe Andersson played to his full potential both seasons and will have a better CF% year with Hanifin and Tanev getting all the hard match ups.