That_Dude Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 (edited) Just noticed that he still didn't get his own bashing thread so I thought it's about time to create one. While I admired his work rate against Wolves, his passing was a bit off and failed to make a great impact on the wing. Early days I know, time to settle and all that and I'm in no way having a go at him. I'd like to see him play behind Vardy against Chelsea, where his energy and tricks would be better employed. What are your thoughts first impressions? Edited 13 August 2019 by That_Dude
Popular Post Babylon Posted 13 August 2019 Popular Post Posted 13 August 2019 Probably help him if Puel didn't play two DCM's at home. 2 17
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 He said himself he was disappointed with his performance. Who am I to disagree?
norwichfox Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 Far too early to say, ask me after he's played at least 10 games. 3
goose2010 Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 (edited) looked ok think he was trying to impress a little too much. Will get up to speed soon enough I'm sure. Edited 13 August 2019 by goose2010
lgfualol Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 He didn't really make an impact but it happens. Boly and the entire Wolves defence were pretty impressive the whole game so it isn't surprising really. 1
Guest MattP Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 (edited) Didn't play well but give him 10-12 games to see what he can do. Can't start criticising after one match. That works the other way as well, shouldn't get carried away after one performance saying they are brilliant like our fans did with Adrian Silva etc Edited 13 August 2019 by MattP
Popular Post Pliskin Posted 13 August 2019 Popular Post Posted 13 August 2019 (edited) Jesus of Nazareth...... What is next? Praet's warm up routine not being vigorous enough?? Edited 13 August 2019 by Pliskin 7
sylofox Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 2 minutes ago, MattP said: Can't start criticising after one match. That's a fecking life time on this site. 1 1
That_Dude Posted 13 August 2019 Author Posted 13 August 2019 1 minute ago, Pliskin said: Jesus of Nazareth...... What is next? Praet's warm up routine not being vigorous enough?? Good that I explicitely said that I'm not having a dig at him. 4 minutes ago, MattP said: Didn't play well but give him 10-12 games to see what he can do. Can't start criticising after one match. That works the other way as well, shouldn't get carried away after one performance saying they are brilliant like our fans did with Adrian Silva etc I know, it was more about first impressions, nothing more really. 1
Ric Flair Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 Thought he was very good in pre-season, especially vs Atalanta and i'm confident he will be a great player for us. Will press well and win the ball high up the picth, expect to see some goals from the supply of Tielemans and Maddison to him in and around the box. 4
Pliskin Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 1 minute ago, That_Dude said: Good that I explicitely said that I'm not having a dig at him. I know, it was more about first impressions, nothing more really. You've highlighted areas of his game that you thought were short... A 'dig' it may not be, but what annoys me is its a game, and not even a whole game, and it is his first competitive game for us..... Not every player can have debut's like Rooney did for yanited.... He is adapting, if he is still looking like he is adapting by Christmas, then there will be cause for concern.....
st albans fox Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 10 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: He won’t come up against a 5 man packed defence and Willy Boly every week He may do at the KP for 2/3 of the season .....
sacreblueits442 Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 ...wasted playing wide!!! He offers nothing out there while Vardy is starved of supply and support. Maddison pushed wide is also a waste of his talents, they (the players) might say that they are disappointed with their contribution but they were in a format which set them up to under perform. We can all praise Wolves for their resolute defending but the introduction of proper width and pace energised our performance, we got it wrong at the start and took too long to correct it. 3
MonkeyTennis? Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 I like him. A lot. I admit my tactical understanding is limited, but even I could see he seemed a bit nervy with the ball at the Atlanta game, then gained in confidence once he scored. On Sunday, I appreciated his runs and thought he often found space very effectively, but he didn't show the sort precision in finishing or pressing capability he's known for when he's on form. That said, he was a more effective threat than Vardy, especially in the first half. I think he shows bags of promise, I'm looking forward to seeing him play again.
That_Dude Posted 13 August 2019 Author Posted 13 August 2019 8 minutes ago, Pliskin said: You've highlighted areas of his game that you thought were short... A 'dig' it may not be, but what annoys me is its a game, and not even a whole game, and it is his first competitive game for us..... Not every player can have debut's like Rooney did for yanited.... He is adapting, if he is still looking like he is adapting by Christmas, then there will be cause for concern..... I just described what I saw, it's still a long way from any definitive judgement.
Facecloth Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 We should sell him to a European club before the 2nd September
Haywood_6 Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 We need to get him in and around the box because that's where he comes alive. 1
Fox92 Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 I'm confident he'll be good for us and chip in with 10 goals minimum but I don't like him out wide.
Lambert09 Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 He's going to be marmite with our fan base. He's either being incredible or pretty useless. Which in honesty was how mahrez was for us, im not saying he will reach RM high's but it is often what you get with flair players.
rachhere Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: He's going to be marmite with our fan base. He's either being incredible or pretty useless. Which in honesty was how mahrez was for us, im not saying he will reach RM high's but it is often what you get with flair players. At least he tracks back..! I like him, and am confident he will be good for us. Edited 13 August 2019 by rachhere
Analysethis Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 He is a little behind most of the squad having picked up a niggle in a pre-season game and missed a couple of games from memory. We know what his skills are and he showed glimpses of those skills in pre-season so given time, he will become a valuable member of the team.
weller54 Posted 13 August 2019 Posted 13 August 2019 31 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Waste of space. Get rid ASAP. This... He's had enough chances to improve and just hasn't! 2 2
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