KevinRichardsonsMoustache

I love how he’s embracing being a leader. I don’t think it came naturally to him, but Emery seems to be showing him how he can exert influence. 
 

A stunningly good player. I love that he was with us in the championship and all of our time back in the PL. He is symbolic of everything we’ve done to get here.  
 

And fwiw, he’s improved immensely and developed professionally since Jack left. 

9 hours ago, VillaChris said:

Really liked watching Haraldsson, he found pockets of space beyond our midfield nicely and on another night could've had a couple of assists.

Only 20 and Lille signed him for around 10m from Copenhagen last summer so guess he's already in 30-40m bracket but would be an interesting one to target I think.

Agreed. Looked sharp on the ball, surprisingly strong and made things happen. Bit like Buendia? He’s the sort of player that you could see going to a slightly unfashionable PL club and ripping it up. 

I thought he looked clumsy when he came on, but that might be his manner. 
 

Tbf, though, none of the subs had much of an impact beyond having fresher legs yesterday so I don’t think one can pass comment on Zaniolo.
 

I think, at that stage in the game, it was a matter of us staying in our shape. At one point leading up to their corner, he got into a bit of a pickle and lost his man on the left. Other than that, I think he did the job that was expected of him. 

Has got a bit of swagger about him now. 

Unbelievable player. 

Would’ve taken that result before kickoff. Fact is they are orders of magnitude the best team we’ve played in the competition. Considering the injuries and the fact that we’ve taped together a team, we showed flickers of some v good football. Defensive shape and concentration has gone to sh*t, but Emi bailed them out. Fantastic fantastic player. 

Their fans were in v good voice all night, too: they’ll make it a difficult atmosphere at their place. 

Think some of the talk of players being ‘petrified’ is more a reflection of the poster. 

Just now, Villa87 said:

Mings and Kamara huge misses. 

I’ve not seen either of their partners but I’m sure they’re not that overweight..,

Just now, Taxahunter said:

Come on, you can not pin this one on Zaniolo 

not for the goal, but for the move that led to the corner 

Just now, StefanAVFC said:

What’s Diego Carlos actually good at?

He’ll get his shirt off immediately on the final whistle. Mark my words 

They deserve that. Flat footed defending mind 

Zaniolo bit confused by his defensive responsibilities and positioning there 

Important run out for Tim 

These corner routines are superb 

Haroldsson was lively in the first half. Neat play 

Yellow for Youri? Consistency ref

Someone in the Lille fans has a siren. Fantastic 

Zaniolo 81min. 

Emi cannot believe what Diego is playing at 

Emi again 

Silly from Dougie 

Just now, NorthEastVillan said:

Has Zaniolo been booked yet? 

Patience, dear. It’ll happen

Just now, PieFacE said:

I really don't rate Zaniolo. Would rather be playing Diaby on that wing tbh

I agree on Diaby’a ability but I think  we want the higher physicality that Zaniolo offers 

Just now, TheAuthority said:

Zaniolo on for who?

Rodgers

Need to settle things down. Get the ball under control and go again