To be fair, you can defend a player without being blinkered. Aasegard looked like one of the better performers the other night and it feels wrong to write him off because a few voices online have been harsh. At the same time the bigger concern is the wider lack of consistency from certain players — chief among them Raskin — and that is starting to grate.
Why Aasegard deserved credit
He offered composure at times, looked involved in the team shape and carried himself as if he understood his role in the press and in transition. You notice these things when a player has one of his better games: the simple, steady stuff that helps a team more than flashy moments. I don’t need to single out a goal or a stat to say it was a solid shift; it was more about presence and doing the basics well.
Fans are right to point out when someone has a quiet spell, but we should reward performances when they deserve it. Defending guys like Dessers through rough patches is the same principle. If Aasegard earned praise on the night, say so. It doesn’t mean blind loyalty — just fair-mindedness.
Raskin and the worrying dips
There’s no dancing around it: Raskin hasn’t hit the level we expect for much of the season. When you compare his displays to what we know he can produce, it’s been underwhelming. That’s not a personal attack, it’s an observation. Same goes for others who’ve faded — Dio, Souttar, Miovski — people notice when core players aren’t delivering consistently.
There’s a theory floating around that Raskin is managing himself ahead of a big tournament, but that’s just suspicion. Whatever the reason, the result is the same: we need more bite and commitment on the pitch. The manager and staff will have to sort that out; the supporters can only ask for effort and clarity from those wearing the shirt.
Where we go from here
Call it being picky if you like, but top teams demand consistency across the squad. Praise Aasegard when it’s due. Hold players to account when they drop levels. I’d rather honest conversation than tribalism — point out the good, point out the bad, and expect improvement. That’s how we get the best out of the side.
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