12-11-2014, 08:28 AM
There is always an inherent danger in trusting only statistics when it comes to evaluations of anything. Statistics are great, but they all have their limitations. Possessions are important, but Barca didn't win every game they played even though they won the possession battle every time. By the same token, Muntari should be considered a superstar considering how goal scoring record for a midfielder. But i have a hard time believing anyone would look at him and think he is a star. De Jong's lack of ball holding ability is not the reason we are losing. It doesn't help, but he is far from our only problem.