Leeroy Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Not sure why people are getting all worked up about this. Ramsey is a good player and one I think should have been in the England senior squad rather than the under 21s given the likes of Gallagher and Henderson were called up but it's no secret we are looking for midfield reinforcements in the attacking areas and this news will only enhance the need to sign players here. At present, assuming Moreno and Ramsey are both injured and missing, we would be looking at a starting 11 like the below against Newcastle on the opening day which is still a good side: Martinez Cash Torres Mings Digne Kamara Tielemans McGinn Luiz Bailey Watkins There are three players I think might be on the bench from that team above if we sign the players that I personally think we need: Cash, Bailey and probably McGinn (who has been brilliant under Emery but doesn't score enough goals to be playing in the attacking midfield positions). So, against Newcastle we will hopefully see three additional signings to add to Tielemans and Torres: Martinez New Torres Mings Digne Kamara Tielemans New Luiz New Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted July 8, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2023 Bailey can play on the left side, have we had any official confirmation on the injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leeroy said: Not sure why people are getting all worked up about this. Ramsey is a good player and one I think should have been in the England senior squad rather than the under 21s given the likes of Gallagher and Henderson were called up but it's no secret we are looking for midfield reinforcements in the attacking areas and this news will only enhance the need to sign players here. At present, assuming Moreno and Ramsey are both injured and missing, we would be looking at a starting 11 like the below against Newcastle on the opening day which is still a good side: Martinez Cash Torres Mings Digne Kamara Tielemans McGinn Luiz Bailey Watkins There are three players I think might be on the bench from that team above if we sign the players that I personally think we need: Cash, Bailey and probably McGinn (who has been brilliant under Emery but doesn't score enough goals to be playing in the attacking midfield positions). So, against Newcastle we will hopefully see three additional signings to add to Tielemans and Torres: Martinez New Torres Mings Digne Kamara Tielemans New Luiz New Watkins People keep putting Luiz ahead of Tielemans in team line ups. Tielemans had his worst season at Leicester last season playing 6. He's an 8. Luiz is a 6 in a double pivot with Kamara. Not going to change. Other than that I agree with the rest Edited July 8, 2023 by Kiwivillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: People keep putting Luiz ahead of Tielemans in team line ups. Tielemans had his worst season at Leicester last season playing 6. He's an 8. Luiz is a 6 in a double pivot with Kamara. Not going to change. Other than that I agree with the rest I think they both start but maybe Luiz further back and Tielemans further forward. Anyway thanks man, good to know you think we need to strengthen in certain areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villan-scott Posted July 8, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2023 Nice touch by Archer with this I thought - shame Ramsey wasn’t there to be involved or able to collect his medal 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 It's sad that he's injured but he played a big part in the U21 campaign and a lot of the recovery time will be during the pre-season. Could have been a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Depending on formation, this could easily be an opportunity for Buendia or Bailey to play alongside Diaby in supporting Watkins and nail a starting spot down, giving them a proper incentive to play well. I like JJ a lot but we need a squad of everyone pushing for a starting spot, no guaranteed places. Obviously we'd all rather he wasn't injured, but trying to see the positives here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I hope Coutinho stakes his claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I really wish he wasn’t injured. Quality player - we need to make a strong start to stake our claim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Villa87 said: I really wish he wasn’t injured. Quality player - we need to make a strong start to stake our claim! Rather didn't rush him back though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Rather didn't rush him back though Absolutely, no real need to with the options we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 That's a blow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, DCJonah said: That's a blow. Ah only 4 PL games missed is not a huge blow. Especially at beginning of a season when we have fit and fresh squad. Tielemans, Coutinho or Buendia can easily play LM and perform very well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 He'll be fresh legs in time for; Prem, ECL Group and League Cup congestion. He will be like a new signing and his absence should increase the competition amongst the incumbents. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2023 Yeah if he HAD to break a metatarsal then it’s best to happen during preseason… plus metatarsal isn’t too bad as it’s a little easier to do cardio and resistance fitness work (unlike ankle or knee/ligament stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJay Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Would prefer him to be available for every game but in a way the rest and break is probably beneficial ahead of a potentially bug run of games this season. Big season for Jacob and he's already shown under Emery he has the potential to go up another level or two. Will become a very important player for us, if not already, can score goals is powerful and athletic and has great technical ability to carry the ball at speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I think Ramsey will actually benefit from the "break". He's played without a rest for months because of his U21's commitment and he needs decent rest and recuperation. It will set him up for an energetic return to a very good Villa team. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 In a perverse way it might benefit him and us longer term. I was a little worried about him playing a full part for us last season and then having no real break with the tournament this summer, at least now he’ll be able to rest the other parts of his body reasonably well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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