Victor Kristiansen

[Sol thewall Bamba]

6 minutes ago, Royston. said:

Is he older than Thomas?

2 years younger which is absolutely mad

[Royston.]

1 minute ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

2 years younger which is absolutely mad

OK some are calling him out for howlers but I thought youngsters were given slack cos they are still learning???

[LFEFox23]

2 hours ago, Finn Claw II said:

Personally I’d rather play Justin on the left and Ricardo right but fairly happy with the 3 of them getting game time.

 

Clearly has an engine which will be important this season. 

I'm sure we will, its a looooooooong season my friend.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

3 minutes ago, Royston. said:

OK some are calling him out for howlers but I thought youngsters were given slack cos they are still learning???

I would guess that a lot of our lot don't realise how young he is tbh. 

[Bettsj2]

I think Cooper likes his full backs to be on their natural side, hence him not really playing a JJ at left back, Ricardo at right back combo which is what many seem to be advocating for.

 

He obviously doesn't want to shoehorn a player in for qualities sake if it means the natural balance is compromised.  At this present moment, the last thing we want is for the ball to be in the middle of the pitch in the defensive third so being able to naturally progress on the outside looks to be his preference.  Harsh on Ricardo, but physically, JJ is probably better as a defensive option at right back.

[Itsthejoeker]

 

4 minutes ago, Royston. said:

OK some are calling him out for howlers but I thought youngsters were given slack cos they are still learning???

 

That's exclusively reserved for leicestershire born academy products

[LinekersLugs]

BRAVO

 

I have given some insight to what happened to this lad 

 

KDH going was the end of that chapter 

 

now look at his performance last night 

 

Delighted for him 

[Guest Chocolate Teapot]

2 minutes ago, LinekersLugs said:

BRAVO

 

I have given some insight to what happened to this lad 

 

KDH going was the end of that chapter 

 

now look at his performance last night 

 

Delighted for him 

Spot on Lugsy as per usual 💪

[kingpower]

He definitely grew into the game and having a left-footed fullback offers balance.

Has twice the level of aggression of Thomas who my 3yr old would knock off the ball 

[Fox92]

Nice to see the balance as well, instead of us insisting on having a right footed defender playing at left back.

[coolhandfox]

A left-footed LB is a massive bonus. 

Edited 20 August 2024 by coolhandfox

[Gamble92]

Another one where we need to accept his faults but I love his work ethic. Something that was unbelievably lacking last time we were at this level. The way he wouldn't let Johnson get away with taking the ball off him was refreshing to see after the casual jogs of Youri still haunting me.

 

The only worry I have is him being asked to push forward where he seems weaker than just being a traditional full back. I can see us being exposed down that side.

[Jabfox]

1 hour ago, LinekersLugs said:

BRAVO

 

I have given some insight to what happened to this lad 

 

KDH going was the end of that chapter 

 

now look at his performance last night 

 

Delighted for him 

Excuse my ignorance but in a nutshell what was the issue, was it really as simple as KDH & Co didn't like VK taking the spot from their mate LT? 

[South Shire Fox]

3 hours ago, Finn Claw II said:

Personally I’d rather play Justin on the left and Ricardo right but fairly happy with the 3 of them getting game time.

 

Clearly has an engine which will be important this season. 

Why? Hes not a LB. We saw in the Euros how having a right footer at LB doesnt work as it completely restricts the way they can provide an attacking outlet. Justin just spends the whole game turning back as he has no left foot. Having a left footer at LB gives the team width and provides a dangerous over lap

Edited 20 August 2024 by South Shire Fox

[StriderHiryu]

1 hour ago, LinekersLugs said:

BRAVO

 

I have given some insight to what happened to this lad 

 

KDH going was the end of that chapter 

 

now look at his performance last night 

 

Delighted for him 

 

Does fantastic here. Him and Ndidi are physical to win the ball back high, then sends in a dangerous cross, something he wasn't doing enough of in preseason.

 

It also shows something we all wanted to see more of last year, being a bit more direct. Enzo wanted to score the perfect goal and when it came off it looked amazing. But we get this goal through physicality, and gambling on picking up the pieces.

 

I had big question marks around VK's offensive contribution in preseason, but those fears have been calmed a lot by his second half performance. He doesn't need to beat a man, he needs to get up and down and be avaiable to cross high or low into the box. With 5 men attacking, we have a chance to finish right away or win the second ball.

 

I will highlight him in the post match analysis. He played a significant part in our comeback.

 

 

Edited 20 August 2024 by StriderHiryu

[Happy Fox]

He's got ability no question about it, he just needs a run in the side, wouldn't sell him at all. But do think we need another left full back as cover, as Thomas is not up to the task imo

[Ted Maul]

Probably have to bear in mind that there would have been some nerves for him last night, coming back to play in front of us after how things ended last time.

 

Thought he grew into the game well and looked very accomplished second half- put a proper shift in, a lot of their attacks seemed to focus on the overload on that side of the pitch.

[Hales]

Pleased for him and glad he is back! I like his passion, always seems pumped up and loved his celebration!

 

Freah start and has Mads now too. "Danish friends" 😊

[Corky]

Second half he was good, great work for the goal.

[Hales]

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Good environment for him here with Vestegaard and Mads.

[South Shire Fox]

16 minutes ago, Hales said:

Looks like hes bulked up a bit in his 12 months away

[Jaspa]

Three defensive players who all speak a language the vast majority of Premier League attackers won't be able to understand. Not sure how much of a bonus that is.

 

Great to have him back anyway. Whips balls in nicely and a battler. Seem to remember him going bright red quite often in the relegation season, which I couldn't figure out was rage or just a flush.

[Trent Steel]

Thought he did good yesterday especially in 2nd half, if Stevie keeps playing him in that position he will do well for us this season

[EastAnglianFox]

Great attitude, if it had been me returning I’d have been on my knees begging to return to beautiful Northern Italy and Champions league football whether they wanted me back or not