This weekend saw some memorable instances in the fourth round of the FA Cup. It ranges from the coming back of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Alan Power’s force felt by Lincoln to the defense of Liverpool requiring quick cohesion. Have a look at some of the major highlights of the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Ryan Sessegnon is improving fast
Fans of Fulham must be very happy after seeing the magnificent performance of Ryan Sessegnon. He has staggering talent and demonstrates it in his performance. When he played against Hull City, Ryan Sessegnon tore forward and frightened Omar Elabdellaoui.
This left-back player, who was born in 2000, played his first season in senior soccer. He is new to senior football, although he is working hard and is following the correct path. Owing to his winner-like personality, Sessegnon can soon reach the highest level.
Loftus- Cheek’s performance
Ruben Loftus-Cheek had a hard time one afternoon, when the ball refused to go in. The attacking midfielder of Chelsea was twice refused by Daniel Bentley, the goalkeeper of Brentford. Moreover, when he cut it over him in 58 minutes, his effort went in vain.
Besides this, Loftus-Cheek got two other instances when he could not finish. However, the 21-year-old made a striking performance in front of Gareth Southgate, the manager of England. His performance advertises his dexterity as well as his power to shoot.
The question is whether his performance will land him up in the English Premier League team of Antonio Conte. However, Loftus-Cheeks played for just 14 minutes in the Premier League under Conte. Moreover, the England manger has Willian, Pedro, and Eden Hazard, who are great in their broad attacking spots. Nevertheless, patience can benefit Loftus-Cheek.
Costa can be a good choice for Wolves
Paul Lambert says that he knew that if his team got in the forward three, then they could win, when asked about his successful plan for their game at Anfield. Nevertheless, his plan worked, chiefly due to Helder Costa, the forceful runner of their team.
So, if Wolverhampton Wanderers want to get Costa and are negotiating with Benfica for getting Costa permanently transferred, then they should advance a bit faster before someone else with more money seals the deal.
Chelsea would have definitely considered the vulnerability of Liverpool before the EPL meeting that will take place on Tuesday night between the two sides. They will be prepared for the different type of defense from Liverpool.
However, the lack of positional understanding and communication between the defending players, who are new to each other, can benefit the other side in the same way Wolves took advantage of it and progressed in the FA Cup. Moreover, Chelsea is better at launching quick and direct attacks. They would take the advice of Lambert and wonderfully play from the beginning.
Power has got some wittiness
At one time, when Lincoln City club was given a penalty, along with an opportunity to draw a level with Hove Albion and Brighton, Terry Hawkridge, their midfielder player, ran to give some advice to Alan Power, the taker.
He told him to pick one spot and settle on it. And, this is what Power did as well. However, the player waited for a few minutes before opting for it. This was because the goalkeeper of Brighton, Niki Maenpaa, required some treatment for his injury and then he was swapped by Casper Ankergren.
Power, the longest serving football player of Lincoln City club, joined this club when it was demoted in 2011 from the league. At that time a lot of things may have gone through Power’s mind, but we do not know. He may have thought that it would become a very special moment, in case he scored.
However, he did not think that an equalizer could help Lincoln defeat the Championship leaders and progress to the FA Cup’s fifth round for the very first time ever since 1902. When asked to Power about his first thought during that time, he just chuckles and says that he thought about how old their new keeper looked.
Return of Schweinsteiger for Manchester United
The notable return of Bastian Schweinsteiger from the training with the reserves of Manchester United to squad member is finished. This was when José Mourinho said that the German will be in the squad of the Europa League, when the competition will resume in the following month.
The manager told the media that Schweinsteiger will stay and will join the list of Europa League, since they opened spaced with Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay. Plus, it was also because they do not have much players as well as choices in midfield as well.
Schweinsteiger, scored the last goal in the fourth round with a score of 4 to 0 and defeated Wigan Athletic. The Portuguese says that Schweinsteiger was a nice professional, even during his off-play hours. He adds that the 32-year-old will be a choice with so many football games and competitions. This shows an amazing comeback from the ex captain of Germany.
So, these are some of the highlights from the fourth round of the FA Cup.
