Hamza

[les-tah]

Like mentioned above regardless of how well he played against Man City he needs to play 90 mins every week to aid his development and that won’t be for us right now.  

[That_Dude]

MOTM by a mile and loads of potential, but some of the reactions here are absolutely priceless.

 

Most were septic, if not downright laughing, when they saw his name on the list. Now he's the best thing since sliced bread and everybody wants him in the starting XI. No one seems to remember how he wasn't deemed good enough last season. Not saying that Ndidi doesn't need a break but we all know how the opinions will shift after one or two bad performances. At least the gaffer is doing it right, nurturing and protecting him until he's PL ready. I don't see a problem in sending him on loan for a season so he can play regularly.

 

Great asset for the club.

[HighPeakFox]

On 20/12/2018 at 18:34, Cardiff_Fox said:

Tanner is powerphrasing Puel there. 

 

He said he needs game but that may involve a loan.

Powerphrasing?

[Guest]

Hamza was and is incredible. I've told you guys, he's a future England captain. Outstanding against Mancs. Hopefully he'll have another great game today. 

[StriderHiryu]

He was great again today!

 

Most importantly of all, he won the "battle of the affros" against Willian. Hamza's hair is longer and bouncier than Willian's mediocre attempt.

 

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[Lovejoy]

The kid’s engine is superb, the thing I hadn’t realised was how quick he is over 5-10 yards, there was one instance today where he went toe to toe with Hazard who has the best acceleration in the league. Hope we see more of him.

[GingerrrFox]

I’d be happy to see a midfield 3 of Hamza, Mendy and Ndidi for the foreseeable future. 

[Max Power]

7 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said:

I’d be happy to see a midfield 3 of Hamza, Mendy and Ndidi for the foreseeable future. 

Bit negative for Cardiff at home I’d suggest. Horses for courses. 

 

Delighted for the lad. To barely play and then have two great showings in four days against two of the best sides in the country is some going. He’s tenacious but also composed. Keep it up!

[drofmor55]

Saw Hamza play last year for the U23 against Spurs U23 and i was distinctly underwhelmed , then saw him play against Many City in the League cup last tuesday and he was a different player.  Remember Chilwell this time last year could'nt defend for toffee but now look at him.

Lesson to myself..dont write off young players !

[Mehrez]

2 hours ago, Max Power said:

Bit negative for Cardiff at home I’d suggest. Horses for courses. 

 

Delighted for the lad. To barely play and then have two great showings in four days against two of the best sides in the country is some going. He’s tenacious but also composed. Keep it up!

I’d agree but perhaps against the ‘lesser’ teams Hamza could be given license to get forward more, seems to have the pace and eye for a pass for it

[Silebyfox_89]

looks like a great player in the making and hopefully Puel will give him the chance to play more games during the festive period and into the new year.

[Father Ted]

2 hours ago, GingerrrFox said:

I’d be happy to see a midfield 3 of Hamza, Mendy and Ndidi for the foreseeable future. 

No no no. Having Mendy and Ndidi lately has been too negative, adding a 3rd DM would be even worse. It's fine in games like today but against lesser sides no chance. Was hugely impressed with Hamza again today, in particular with just how good he is when he doesn't have the ball. A master of the jockey, always aware of what's around him, ever so quick at closing down and knows when to dive in and when not to. Outstanding 

[VLC86]

Fair play to Hamza, I wrote him off and thought he would be another player Puel brings in for a match to disappear into obscurity (Diabate) but this kid isn’t going away.

 

Outstanding again today.

[Poznan34]

Hope this is the start of a run of games for him. Great to see a local lad in the side. 

[lgfualol]

I think he really ups his game for our senior team. He shouldnt be playing for our u23s. 

 

How nice is it to win at Chelsea with 2 young academy players doing 90 mins each. 

[MPH]

10 minutes ago, Father Ted said:

No no no. Having Mendy and Ndidi lately has been too negative, adding a 3rd DM would be even worse. It's fine in games like today but against lesser sides no chance. Was hugely impressed with Hamza again today, in particular with just how good he is when he doesn't have the ball. A master of the jockey, always aware of what's around him, ever so quick at closing down and knows when to dive in and when not to. Outstanding 

 

but if we played 4-3-3 like we did today and pressed, surely it could work?

[Father Ted]

1 minute ago, MPH said:

 

but if we played 4-3-3 like we did today and pressed, surely it could work?

"And pressed" being the key words. It will be back to usual on boxing day.. 

 

I know it, you know it, we all know it, we are better when pressing high up the pitch as proven today in the 2nd half but how often have we done it under the Puel lately?

[coolhandfox]

4 minutes ago, MPH said:

 

but if we played 4-3-3 like we did today and pressed, surely it could work?

Gives Chilwell and Riccardo licence to bomb on, knowing they have extra protection. Which gives us more width and creativity

 

[Mehrez]

Not saying we necessarily have the players for it atm but we should model ourselves around the 4-3-3 that Liverpool play

[MPH]

6 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Gives Chilwell and Riccardo licence to bomb on, knowing they have extra protection. Which gives us more width and creativity

 

I one hundred percent agree with you and I think this may be the winning winning  that we need for the players that we have. And maybe against the list of things we can help someone like Iborra  or someone like silva or someone else someone more attacking

[LCFC hub]

433 is the new 4231. Plus Hamza has something about him. Central midfielders have more freedom if needed. Especially out attacking full backs would benefit from 433. It could work. My main concern would be Maddison constantly wider than I'd like. 

[Foxhead]

Seems like he's settled down a bit. I know his best mate a bit and the dad of his best mate well. Think he was on the verge of being a bit of a tear away a couple of years back and heard a few stories first hand. We all go a bit mad when we're young however and  from what I heard hes snapped out of it. Looks like it shows in his footy now which is great!

 

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[Jimmy]

25 minutes ago, 80's fox said:

433 is the new 4231. Plus Hamza has something about him. Central midfielders have more freedom if needed. Especially out attacking full backs would benefit from 433. It could work. My main concern would be Maddison constantly wider than I'd like. 

Maddison as part of the 3 against weaker sides especially at home

[StriderHiryu]

2 hours ago, Mehrez said:

Not saying we necessarily have the players for it atm but we should model ourselves around the 4-3-3 that Liverpool play

That is sort of what we are trying it seems. They got to a Champions League final with a midfield three of Ox/ Henderson / Wijnaldum. These midfielders need engines more than they need technical ability and perhaps our players are better suited to that style of play. 

 

But they would have far far more of the ball than we did! They are a front foot style of team whereas we sat back. 

[OhYesNdidi]

11 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

That is sort of what we are trying it seems. They got to a Champions League final with a midfield three of Ox/ Henderson / Wijnaldum. These midfielders need engines more than they need technical ability and perhaps our players are better suited to that style of play. 

 

But they would have far far more of the ball than we did! They are a front foot style of team whereas we sat back. 

They also have a front 3 that gets 50 goals a season so they can get away with that midfield triplet