villalad21 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Meh. Not for me. He's just too slow to cut it as a winger in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I think he would be better utilised more centrally, when he gets isolated on the wing he is no use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Meh. Not for me. He's just too slow to cut it as a winger in the Prem. I think he could do a job as an attacking mid, or in the Grealish role. If only he had pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I think he could do a job as an attacking mid, or in the Grealish role. If only he had pace. I agree. No idea why Smith is so stuck up with his 4-3-3 system. 4-2-3-1 suits our squad more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I agree. No idea why Smith is so stuck up with his 4-3-3 system. 4-2-3-1 suits our squad more You keep saying this as if it’s a massive tactical change. All it means is one of the midfielders doesn’t track back as much and I’m really not sure we can afford that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: You keep saying this as if it’s a massive tactical change. All it means is one of the midfielders doesn’t track back as much and I’m really not sure we can afford that. It also means we play with a 10 Edited December 17, 2019 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 His footwork is lovely and his eye for a pass is great, just a shame he's so slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, villalad21 said: It Alis means we play with a 10 Which in practice just means one of the midfielders doesn’t track back as much unless I’m missing something? When Grealish plays in midfield he’s our focal point anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sam-AVFC said: You keep saying this as if it’s a massive tactical change. All it means is one of the midfielders doesn’t track back as much and I’m really not sure we can afford that. The biggest difference I anticipate is instead of having Douglas/Nakamba isolated in the number 6 position alone they'll have someone sitting with them to actually pass to. It's no wonder we struggle to retain the ball under the slightest pressure when our DM has no forward passing options available as the other midfielders are all up front next to Wesley hoping to intercept a second ball. Edited December 17, 2019 by AV82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Jota deserves more minutes in the Premier League. Yes, he's lightweight and lacks lightning pace (definitely not "slow" though), but his technique, vision and composure are a cut above most of our other options. He also seems to be our only midfielder who plays the striker through on goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I still rate him. Agree with others, would love to see him a bit more centrally. One of our very few players who can pick open a defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 The Everton game he was very good when he started. His games off the bench he has lookes so off the pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Zatman said: The Everton game he was very good when he started. His games off the bench he has lookes so off the pace Everyone have good games against Everton under Silva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Farlz said: His footwork is lovely and his eye for a pass is great, just a shame he's so slow. Yet it is Trez who looks rushed, panicked and sporadic in everything he does. Jota always seems to look calm and composed with time. We've missed him. He will never rip up the league but he has class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 If you got support around Jota and made the pitch smaller, he'd look better. We play to make the pitch big, to get into 1 v 1's, whilst his range of passing is very good, it can mean he gets out strength'd and outnumbered. He's a technically gifted player, and he looks to play in early balls behind the defence, which is a really useful trick. I think it's up to us to get the most out of him, but our general play suggests we won't. I like him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: If you got support around Jota and made the pitch smaller, he'd look better. We play to make the pitch big, to get into 1 v 1's, whilst his range of passing is very good, it can mean he gets out strength'd and outnumbered. He's a technically gifted player, and he looks to play in early balls behind the defence, which is a really useful trick. I think it's up to us to get the most out of him, but our general play suggests we won't. I like him. Nice post and agreed to some degree. Still takes way too many touches in possession for my liking. Hits the dead end and all that craftiness was just for show because he had to outdo the defender again. Not a bad return for assists and goals considering his play time and fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I like the lad, but for me he has to play centrally or not at all tbh. His limitations in terms of pace and how one footed he is gets exposed playing on the wing, these are less of an issue in the center of the pitch. It would also be nice to see Jack and Jota playing together. I also think Wesley would benefit from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 He's great at holding the ball, allows the team to get up the field quicker...I think our problem in recent weeks has been our inability to hold the ball under-pressure, and he'll help solve that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 None of the above! If he was to begin starting games I would be very worried, we may have issues in midfield but he certainly isn't the answer not for me.....great in cup games against kids though, unfortunately they won't come around that often now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 Can we not just talk about how good he was last night, not whether he's good enough to start in the PL every week? He was sensational. Had a hand in all 5 goals? He is fun to watch when he finds a pocket of space so enjoy it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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