Some games are better off missed, Sundays was one. Missing poor performances elevates the absentee to saviour status on the forum, Matip is the beneficiary this time. Much depends on how well the player is liked however. I thought we really missed Sturridge or Coutinho the most (either would have a huge difference as it would have meant Origi not starting) but this time it's Joel who gets the "FFS when are you back!!!" treatment.
All that said he is a good player, no doubt about it.
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