That_Dude 1,928 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Babylon 30,773 Posted 13 August 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 Probably help him if Puel didn't play two DCM's at home. 2 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarriedaLeicesterGirl 636 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 He said himself he was disappointed with his performance. Who am I to disagree? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norwichfox 2,431 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 Far too early to say, ask me after he's played at least 10 games. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goose2010 2,437 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgfualol 10,463 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MattP Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Pliskin 3,542 Posted 13 August 2019 Popular Post Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmcla26 2,495 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 He won’t come up against a 5 man packed defence and Willy Boly every week 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sylofox 5,268 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
That_Dude 1,928 Posted 13 August 2019 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 26,037 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pliskin 3,542 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
st albans fox 9,281 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sacreblueits442 1,527 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyTennis? 84 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
That_Dude 1,928 Posted 13 August 2019 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Facecloth 14,665 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 We should sell him to a European club before the 2nd September Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urban.spaceman 36,704 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 Waste of space. Get rid ASAP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haywood_6 987 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 We need to get him in and around the box because that's where he comes alive. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fox92 12,546 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lambert09 3,467 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
don_danbury 862 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share Posted 13 August 2019 rather play raddish ghezel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rachhere 2,115 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analysethis 372 Posted 13 August 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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