He probably lacks defensive discipline, but he is excellent on the ball as an attacking mid. He also has explosive pace. Segecic can roam more in the Attacking Mid position.
Despite coaches preferring him as a deep lying playmaker, ATM he does not have the defensive positioning when the other team has the ball to be as effective in the defensive mid role. It contributed to Sydney's gaps, which Erogenous Zone astutely observed observed at ground level - live.
I've watched Segecic a lot fo tthe U 23s and think he has massive talent. I think he will be a superior replacement for Hrustic in the Socceroos in the not too distant future.
What is impressive at SFC is the defence is young and inexperienced, yet brimming with domestic Aus talent. Surprisingly many of the attacking imports at SFC, do very little hard graft. They are good players on the ball, but don't tend to do the hard work most of the Aussie counterparts do off the ball, particularly in Ball Possession Opposition and Defensive Transitions.
If SFC they had an experienced 29-30 yo, like a Wilkinson or Sains at Left CB, it would help organisation enormously. Popovic is a rugged ball winner though and not too bad on the ball either. Courtney- Perkins was preferred to Popa by coach Vidmar at left CB for the Aus under 23s. I thought he was our best player. C-P is very versatile.
Scouting reports have deemed that Matthews is weak in the air. I disagree after watching him closely for the Socceroos and appraising all his 1v1 duels. He has immense talent. He only looks about 14!