useless Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I said before the season started that I think he might have a chance of getting into the England squad in the next season or two, because England don't have many midfielders of his type, with the exception of Bellingham, they're all either holding midfielders or No.10 types, there's not much in the way at all in terms of box to box midfielders, so I think even just being better than average for us would give him a chance, hopefully the goals will start coming for him soon too, something I think he was good at at youth level and on loan with Doncaster Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Getting better every game. Looks totally at home at this level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Yeah I thought he looked very tidy, intelligent runs trying to use the ball well, and whilst.he could have passed for that shot effort I won't blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Brilliant to see him do so well and look comfortable in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2021 Some nice work - but I didn't see first half against Chelsea - might put Buendia in next game, were I in charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Now Jacob is settled... lets bring Aaron in to the team and really cause some damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rodders said: Yeah I thought he looked very tidy, intelligent runs trying to use the ball well, and whilst.he could have passed for that shot effort I won't blame him. Man could you imagine the eruption had that gone in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Man could you imagine the eruption had that gone in Yeah I was willing that in. Not been convinced - but last couple of games seems to have lost all his nerves looking well at home now. Good athlete, good passing, can't wait for his first goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) Comfortable taking a man on in the middle of the pitch. You love to see it. Edited September 18, 2021 by Delphinho123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jareth said: Some nice work - but I didn't see first half against Chelsea - might put Buendia in next game, were I in charge Glad you’re not, easily keeps his place. Hasn’t done anything wrong. Buendia can wait for his chance. It was his choice to give up his place in the first 11. He can work his way back in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Seem way more confident this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Looks at home. Earned his starting spot and it is his to lose. He seems full of personality as well. Lots of young lads are a bit reserved but he is always one of the first to celebrate when we score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, WHY said: Glad you’re not, easily keeps his place. Hasn’t done anything wrong. Buendia can wait for his chance. It was his choice to give up his place in the first 11. He can work his way back in. Fair enough - however I can't criticise a player for choosing to represent their national side - that's mental - it was his choice to do what any footballer should do - i.e. not really a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Jareth said: Fair enough - however I can't criticise a player for choosing to represent their national side - that's mental - it was his choice to do what any footballer should do - i.e. not really a choice. Didn’t criticise him. Just stating the facts. Don’t think the Argentinian boss would hold it against him if he had decided not to go, considering he didn’t make either squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Jareth said: Fair enough - however I can't criticise a player for choosing to represent their national side - that's mental - it was his choice to do what any footballer should do - i.e. not really a choice. You present your opinion without context. I don’t blame a player for wanting to represent their country but we’re amidst a global pandemic where the consequences of travelling abroad are f****** mental. There was also a very strong possibility that he wouldn’t play a minute and guess what, he didn’t. He needs to work his way back into the side and rightly so. I have full faith that he will because I think he’s a cracking little player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I don’t blame a player for wanting to represent their country but we’re amidst a global pandemic where the consequences of travelling abroad are f****** mental. There was also a very strong possibility that he wouldn’t play a minute and guess what, he didn’t. TBF he's always abroad - and even if he doesn't get a sniff why would we say that's a bad idea - we want every English Villa player to make the national team, whatever it takes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 He has improved massively on last season, where he showed glimpses but overall didn't seem ready to be a regular starter in the prem. Well, he is now, and still lots of room for improvement. Feels like a new signing really. You can tell he desperately wants his first goal and his decision making suffers from it at times, but that won't be a long term problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) Looks every inch a Premier League player. Totally at home. At his age he's loads of time to become a brilliantly good Premier League player too. Edited September 18, 2021 by sidcow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Really impressive performance and starting to build a really strong midfield relationship with Dougie and Mcginn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 He may have been our best player over the first 4 matches, but I thought he was quiet for the first half today before having a better second half. I would rest him for a match. Younger players often haven't learned to pace themselves over the course of the season. We've got the squad to rotate. Do it before he burns himself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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