AVTuco Posted September 26, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2015 Not seeing anything in this guy yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Gave the ball away in dangerous positions again, think he is gonna take another while yet to get to grips with English football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 He didn't track Sturridge for the third goal then nearly gifted him another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Westwood mk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Bit early for such a damning comment don't you think? 2 starts and a couple of sub appearances for a player coming to grips with his fitness and this league. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 He hasn't got to grips with things yet, I thought he was decent in the second half against Blues but that was against a Championship side. He hasn't looked up to the task in the premier league so far, he's going to take a while I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Interesting little write up in the Mailhttp://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-comment-jordan-veretout-10147594 Aston Villa comment - Jordan Veretout beginning to catch the eye after slow start to life in England 12:00, 28 Sep 2015 Updated 12:07, 28 Sep 2015 By Gregg Evans Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans takes a closer look at the young Frenchman, who is now starting to give Tim Sherwood a selection problem 40 Shares Share Tweet +1 LinkedIn Jordan Veretout following his move to Aston Villa Jordan Veretout is now starting to show why Aston Villa were so keen to sign him this summer. The 22-year-old has played his way into boss Tim Sherwood’s thinking after a slow start to life in England. So much is his recent rise that Veretout now looks certain to start against Stoke City on Saturday in a clash that has already been branded a ‘must-win’ game. Villa looked positive and purposeful when the Frenchman, who grew up idolising Zinedine Zidane, replaced Carlos Sanchez in the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool. Aston Villa's Jordan Veretout applauds the fans after the match He got on the ball more times in 30 minutes than Jack Grealish managed in his 68-minute showing which proves that he’s starting to become more comfortable in possession. In those early games of the season against Bournemouth and Manchester United, Veretout looked laboured and limp. Having not watched much French football I wondered what had made Villa splash out £8million on his services from Nantes. Okay, so he scored or set up 43 per-cent of his former team’s goals last term. He’d also gained plenty of experience - 130 league appearances - at such a young age. But the pace of the Premier League appeared too much, too soon, especially for someone who was struggling to sleep. Liverpool 3 Villa 2 VIEW GALLERY Veretout has a two-month old baby with his wife Sabrina and until he moved into his new home he was finding it difficult to get enough rest ahead of training sessions. Since settling into his new surroundings his team-mates have noticed an improvement in his performances and no more was that evident than against Blues in the Capital One Cup win last week. The midfielder’s second-half performance was pleasing as he slotted into a deeper-lying role alongside Ashley Westwood. Veretout completed the most accurate passes on the night and looked to drive the team forward. When Idrissa Gana returns to full match sharpness - the Senegal ace was clearly not 100 per-cent on Saturday as his sloppy performance showed - Villa’s Frenchmen could give those central positions a new dimension. Idrissa Gueye of Aston Villa and James Milner of Liverpool compete Veretout actually prefers to play in the No.10 role but is ‘happy to adapt’ if Sherwood sees fit. He flourished in the advanced position back in 2013 when France U20s won the World Cup in Turkey. Initially playing as the enforcer in a three-man midfield alongside Paul Pogba and Geoffrey Kondogbia, France struggled in the early group games. Coach Pierre Mankowski changed his system by pushing Veretout into a second-striker role just behind Yaya Sanogo and that sparked the turnaround. Villa’s young middle man held his nerve in a penalty shoot-out to slam in one of the spot-kicks which guided his nation to success. And such experiences at such a young age has equipped Veretout for a crack at the big time. Bournemouth's Joshua King in action with Aston Villa's Jordan Veretout He may come across as a quiet and somewhat shy young man. His English is as limited as it can be but Sherwood can now communicate without having to use sign language thanks to his commitment to pick up the language as quickly as possible. Adapting to a completely new lifestyle is often overlooked. But Veretout is now on the right track and one must think he will only get better as time goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 28, 2015 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2015 That is pretty much how I see it. I certainly wouldn't go as far as to say he looks 'certain to start' on Saturday. I'd still see him as very much second-fiddle in Tim's thoughts to Ash or Gana. I know there are those who think Westwood is currently better, but for me right now Westwood is at best level with Veretout and Veretout is on such an upward curve that placing him in the team would immediately yield results. He is going to be a star and the sooner he gets into the side the sooner he can establish himself as our midfield maestro alongside Gana the dynamo. For me this is probably the single biggest problem with Sherwood's team selections at the moment. Getting this guy into our starting line-up would be a large step towards the beginning of the end of Sherwood's problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It's the exact reason our midfield trio should be Westwood, Veretout and Gueye. To keep the ball and rotate possession with Gueye as a driving force in the mould of Delph (sort of). Even when not all "100%", they meant we at least picked the game up a bit against Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm fairly confident that with Veretout in the team, we will remain pretty Shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Westwood? God no, quicker he and Gabby are out the team, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Sounds like he'd be better playing off a striker. Would be interesting having Grealish, Gil and Veretout in front of Gueye and Westwood/Sanchez. Not sure he adds much in a defensive capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Him and Gana in front of Westwood is how I'd go against Stoke.Gil and Grealish off Rudy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Him and Gana in front of Westwood is how I'd go against Stoke.Gil and Grealish off Rudy.Exactly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 We keep losing while these guys sit out out prolonging their acclimation period, may as well lose with them getting game time and gelling with their team mates. Can't be worse option than Westwood if he has a reputation for assists and goals? Surely the future is Gana and Veretout in a midfield partnership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2015 Him and Gana in front of Westwood is how I'd go against Stoke.Gil and Grealish off Rudy.But he's not as good as Westwood (yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Him and Gana in front of Westwood is how I'd go against Stoke.Gil and Grealish off Rudy.But he's not as good as Westwood (yet)I think hes better already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 What does Westwood offers part from ruining all our set pieces? Veretout needs his chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 What does Westwood offers part from ruining all our set pieces? Veretout needs his chance.The only way we've won a league game this season was from a ruined set piece.Curse you Westwood. Curse you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Him and Gana in front of Westwood is how I'd go against Stoke.Gil and Grealish off Rudy.But he's not as good as Westwood (yet)Agreed. I mean in the midfield positionally.I'd have Westwood sitting, with Gana and Veretout more forward thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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