Team mates receive the ball and give the ball, if he receives the ball in an inappropriate moment or place it's going to not favour him ..same the other way of course but considering the quality of some of our passing and movement off the ball is plainly below par compared to other teams in and around us you get the idea that his team mates do have an impact on each others ratings during a game, Watching Townsend play a wonderful ball across the opposition defence to a striker who isn't able to move properly or not concentrating is going to make his attempted pass look silly.
I think players are only as good as the players they play with hence Zaha wanting away through pure frustration.

But what are his stats like when it comes to losing the ball?

Wond r if Mateta will get on the pitch.

Also at the end of this season he will only have two years left on his Contract, i dont think he will be offered 130k a week at 30 years old, so think he will go at the end of the season for about 25/30 million

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

11 men blockading the goal might work?

Well done Roy! I like tonight's team. All those who said he wouldn't be brave enough to start Mateta - time for a helping of humble pie.