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Originally Posted by dunk
Not at all. I like Telles, but Shaw is a better player. Said it before he signed that most would be disappointed to see Shaw in the team more often than not even after Telles’ arrival.
He’s never been shit. He makes mistakes and suffered coming back from injury and dealing with Mou (who hasn’t) but more often than not he’s solid. And low and behold, he’s approaching his peak years and all of a sudden becoming consistent too, who could possibly have predicted that?
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i disagree, injuries and being constantly dug out by Mourinho didn't help but for a long time, he didn't look good in defence or attack when he did play.
even under LvG (his best spell for us imo) his physical condition was way below par so much so LvG got him on a tailor-made fitness regime to get him up to speed. there's no denying he was somewhat complacent and took his place in the team as a given because there was never anyone else to challenge is spot.
in Telles we have someone who might not be as good as him now but given time and games could take his spot and we're FINALLY seeing Shaw respond well and play out of his skin, win-win imo.
but he def was shit before, he's not anymore though
personally think there's not much between him and Ben Chilwell tbh