I'll have to watch it again as its a while since I've seen it but, from memory, he seemed in control at the moment he went to pass the ball. It was only Matic's late arrival on the scene that caused a coming together. As I say, I'll have to have another look at it in case my memory is playing tricks on me but that's my recollection.
This.
The logical conclusion of not allowing for 'follow through' is that players shouldn't make any tackles. Other than defying the laws of physics, how else is a player supposed to tackle without following through?
Fonte's was a great tackle IMO, regardless of whether its 1975 or 2015.
Playing the "but you wouldn't have said that if it was the other way around" card won't change my opinion.
From watching that, Barnes clearly went to clear the ball and Matic then planted his leg where Barnes' natural follow through ended up. OK, so Barnes fluffed the clearance but there was no intentional dangerous play there IMO.
I suspect Koeman is concerned that a negative atmosphere in the crowd (aimed at Lallana and co) could inadvertantly affect the concentration and focus of our own players, so my hunch is that this interview with Schneiderlin is a proactive and deliberate attempt to pour water on the flames. The fact they've used Morgan to get this message across is quite deliberate IMO as they are highlighting how the fans have treated one 'want away' player favourably (i.e. Morgan was worried he was going to be booed at the opening game of the season) compared to another player (Lallana) who will get a load of flak on Sunday.
A very calculated interview and a good move by the club IMO as any sustained abuse hurled at Lallana could easily be counterproductive.
Just a hunch.