osmark86 2,145 Report post Posted November 10 9 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Came to see what people thought about him being called up to the Brazil squad. But all I'm seeing is the same circular arguments. Rate him or not, I can't understand how it seems some fans are almost annoyed about the call up. Should only be a positive surely? You know how some people are 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villalad21 2,994 Report post Posted November 10 16 minutes ago, Zatman said: Not like some mugs in the Brazil squad either FW Roberto Firmino 2 October 1991 (age 28) 42 13 Liverpool FW Gabriel Jesus 3 April 1997 (age 22) 37 18 Manchester City FW Richarlison 10 May 1997 (age 22) 17 6 Everton FW Rodrygo 9 January 2001 (age 18) 0 0 Real Madrid FW Wesley 26 November 1996 (age 22) 0 0 Aston Villa Meh. Dear Lord how far Brazil have fallen from previous generations. It's sad really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villan-scott 3,146 Report post Posted November 10 47 minutes ago, AV82 said: Surprised but happy. Hopefully some of the other Brazil players will rub off on him during his time away. I really hope they can successfully rub off on each other. Good for bonding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenjiOgiwara 2,014 Report post Posted November 10 51 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Came to see what people thought about him being called up to the Brazil squad. But all I'm seeing is the same circular arguments. Rate him or not, I can't understand how it seems some fans are almost annoyed about the call up. Should only be a positive surely? I think everyone are agreeing it's a good thing. As much as people complain on this site about players ability, the biggest moaners are by far people making up cases of people not giving players credit, when it's almost always untrue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villan-scott 3,146 Report post Posted November 10 On a serious note, I mentioned in the summer that having Douglas Luiz here would be good for Wesley’s international chances as he’d be seen regularly. Fantastic opportunity for him and he must be delighted. Hoping for one of his better showings today! This also probably means we owe Brugge more money. The price of success! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abdulaziz1 566 Report post Posted November 10 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Not like some mugs in the Brazil squad either FW Roberto Firmino 2 October 1991 (age 28) 42 13 Liverpool FW Gabriel Jesus 3 April 1997 (age 22) 37 18 Manchester City FW Richarlison 10 May 1997 (age 22) 17 6 Everton FW Rodrygo 9 January 2001 (age 18) 0 0 Real Madrid FW Wesley 26 November 1996 (age 22) 0 0 Aston Villa Richarlison and Jesus are younger than Wesley? Anyway, this call up shows what we're up to. I don't think anyone would have thought that we'd get Brazilian players, now they're getting called to the national team through us. When you think of it, Mings, Heaton (potentially Jack) for England. Potentially Engels for Belgium. Luiz, Wesley for Brazil. I didn't mention McGinn, Elmo, Trez, Nakamba, Kodjia, Hourihane or whoever as their national teams are average. But when you have 6 players that could be within the best national teams in the world then thats definitely a good sign. It shows that our scouting team doing a fantastic job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth 7,381 Report post Posted November 10 A young striker representing Brazil at the highest level? Yours for £50m minimum. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sne 13,709 Report post Posted November 10 Brazil league are playing during this international break so no domestic players in this squad. (one of the keepers thou apparently) That said still nice for him to get a call up as he's not been part of any of they youth squads for Brazil. Must do wonders for his confidence and also shows potential signings for us that coming here might lead to a call up for the national side. Now all he has to do is play a blinder so he can keep Neymar, Everton, Neres, Barbosa, Vinicius and the rest out of the squad 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bannedfromHandV 4,478 Report post Posted November 10 What a boost for his confidence this should be! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alreadyexists 5,520 Report post Posted November 10 It’s great news! Great for his confidence, price tag and Aston Villa in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zatman 17,395 Report post Posted November 10 2 hours ago, villalad21 said: Meh. Dear Lord how far Brazil have fallen from previous generations. It's sad really. Yeah that forward line is only worth about £200 million in the transfer market not including Neymar, Everton or Douglas Costa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villanmac 416 Report post Posted November 10 Jesus h Christ. Wow. Happy for him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaChris 5,108 Report post Posted November 10 I did tweet Tim Vickery if he'd do an article on this, he's normally good on players rising from nowhere to play for national teams so see if he does it over next two weeks as plenty of material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delphinho123 2,819 Report post Posted November 10 Brazil must be really s***. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villalad21 2,994 Report post Posted November 10 7 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Brazil must be really s***. You're not wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaChris 5,108 Report post Posted November 10 37 minutes ago, villalad21 said: You're not wrong. Copa America holders of course. Another young lad derided by VT not so long ago, Adama, also got called up by Spain this round of internationals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laughable Chimp 118 Report post Posted November 10 (edited) 6 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Copa America holders of course. Another young lad derided by VT not so long ago, Adama, also got called up by Spain this round of internationals. Its been what, 5 years tbf. Adama has improved a lot since then and whilst I don't remember what was the consensus here on him, I'd find it hard to believe that people didn't all agree he had bucket loads of potential. Edited November 10 by Laughable Chimp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaChris 5,108 Report post Posted November 10 9 minutes ago, Laughable Chimp said: Its been what, 5 years tbf. Adama has improved a lot since then and whilst I don't remember what was the consensus here on him, I'd find it hard to believe that people didn't all agree he had bucket loads of potential. Will have to bump up the thread again but many were tipping him just to fade into obscurity and go and play in MLS or something (this was even when he was improving under Pulis at Boro). So many were taking delight in him not scoring a goal or making an assist. Will be a key battle, him and Targett today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutByEaster? 13,520 Report post Posted November 10 23 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Another young lad derided by VT not so long ago, Adama, also got called up by Spain this round of internationals. The day after he'd declared for Mali. All a bit strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
