8 Players Who Are Only Playing Because of Last Season's Performance

Goal90 Shop: https://goal90.com Sponsored by : supplyhandlers.com 8 Players Who Are Only Playing Because of Last Season's Performance Reputation in elite football is a powerful currency. It buys you time, it buys you trust, and above all, it keeps your name on the team sheet long after your form has vanished. But what happens when the grace period runs out? Right now, across Europe’s top leagues, managers are picking players based purely on the ghosts of last season. We are deep enough into the current campaign to see through the illusion, yet managers continue to field players whose current performances do not contribute positively to their team. Today, we are taking a look at eight high-profile stars who are starting games strictly on past form, examining the stark reality of their decline and why their managers refuse to drop them. 0:00 The Currency of Elite Football Reputation 0:30 The North London Midfield Collapse 2:29 Manchester United's Historical Credit Problem 5:03 Global Stars Facing a Harsh Reality