Johnson wasn't made a scape goat, it was people just pointing out how F***ing sh*te he is. He is crap at going forward now and that was the main thing he had going for himself, can't remember the last time I saw him actually beat a player and put in a good cross or shot. He loses the ball and makes no attempt what so ever at tracking back, just casually strolls back and is intent on playing CB when he is back and leaving loads of space out wide; their was even one point this year that for some reason not even god knows, he went and stood between Skrtel and Lovren and left acres of space out wide.
At least Manquillo tracks back and can put a tackle in. The people saying he offers nothing going forward need to check themselves because had it not been for him we'd have failed to beat Ludogorets, he got the assist I believe for a goal against Saints and he has put in some cracking crosses. He's young and raw but will only get better. Maybe some better organisation within the team would see him be more consistent. I'd rather Manquillo any day of the week instead of that lazy, past it Johnson.
Also, some of the people now saying they are glad he will be back in the team were people slating him not long ago and I have no doubts he will be slated again when he continues his sh*t form. I genuinely can't remember a game I thought he played well. The fact we are still letting in goals has nothing to do with his absence because it was just the same when he was playing. Our defensive problems are much deeper than 1 or 2 players.
**Apologies if this post comes across shitty at anyone, been a lonnnnggggg day.**
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