That_Dude 1,384 Report post Posted 13 August (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 by That_Dude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babylon 24,764 Report post Posted 13 August Probably help him if Puel didn't play two DCM's at home. 2 18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norwichfox 2,014 Report post Posted 13 August Far too early to say, ask me after he's played at least 10 games. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarriedaLeicesterGirl 278 Report post Posted 13 August He said himself he was disappointed with his performance. Who am I to disagree? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose2010 1,282 Report post Posted 13 August (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 by goose2010 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lgfualol 9,168 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattP 14,510 Report post Posted 13 August (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 by MattP 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pliskin 236 Report post Posted 13 August (edited) Jesus of Nazareth...... What is next? Praet's warm up routine not being vigorous enough?? Edited 13 August by Pliskin 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmcla26 693 Report post Posted 13 August He won’t come up against a 5 man packed defence and Willy Boly every week 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sylofox 5,095 Report post Posted 13 August 2 minutes ago, MattP said: Can't start criticising after one match. That's a fecking life time on this site. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That_Dude 1,384 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 11,822 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pliskin 236 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st albans fox 4,776 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sacreblueits442 263 Report post Posted 13 August ...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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyTennis? 24 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That_Dude 1,384 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Facecloth 8,178 Report post Posted 13 August We should sell him to a European club before the 2nd September Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urban.spaceman 19,180 Report post Posted 13 August Waste of space. Get rid ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haywood_6 637 Report post Posted 13 August We need to get him in and around the box because that's where he comes alive. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox92 8,715 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lambert09 966 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
don_danbury 346 Report post Posted 13 August rather play raddish ghezel 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rachhere 1,014 Report post Posted 13 August (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 by rachhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Analysethis 202 Report post Posted 13 August 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
