Zatman Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, poitier said: He was excellent for the first hour. It is incredible how much his defensive game has improved, still needs to improve the forward passing though. the energy as well, 1st half of the season he didnt have that extra pace or stamina but he was nearly always the favourite to every 2nd ball tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 When he won that ball in midfield near the end against 3 players, then pinged a ball through all of them to Jack on the left to set us on the counter...that was just masterful. It's incredible how good he's gotten since the restart. Gonna customize my shitty away shirt to have his name, as some memento that we had this amazing player at our club at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Another strong performance from him. Was more box to box than just dm today. He’s got more to develop as well. Another Yr playing for us and he could get a very big move. But I think at the moment (luckily for us) that big move may be too much. Needs to be playing regularly for another year. Could see him playing for Madrid or Barca in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 28/12/2019 at 18:38, PieFacE said: Completely nothing player imo. Doesn't really do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I can see Everton coming for him in the summer, he would massively improve their midfield, be a regular, play for a very prestigious manager and possibly earn himself a big move. Much like gueye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Absolute giant tonight. Really hope he stays for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted July 16, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted July 16, 2020 He's basically been the best player in the squad since the restart. The difference in his game is absurd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 His attitude since the return is exactly what I want to see from the Captain of a team. Orchestrating everything and taking ownership. Big boy pants only for Dougie. Anyone doesn't think this kid is a 30m plus player in this market at 21yrs with his international pedigree needs to get real. I'd hold anyone interested to ransom. Champions League Team written all over him. Another year and he'll be frightening now that man strength is coming on. I think many of us expected this of him based on reports tbh which is why it's so pleasing seeing him literally bossing it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 51 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: His attitude since the return is exactly what I want to see from the Captain of a team. Orchestrating everything and taking ownership. Big boy pants only for Dougie. Anyone doesn't think this kid is a 30m plus player in this market at 21yrs with his international pedigree needs to get real. I'd hold anyone interested to ransom. Champions League Team written all over him. Another year and he'll be frightening now that man strength is coming on. I think many of us expected this of him based on reports tbh which is why it's so pleasing seeing him literally bossing it. Absolute baller. Would make him captain for Arsenal. Jack could do with a gentle shunt to geth hm firing again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 good passing ,vision and ability to carry the ball forward I expected when we signed him, but the tenacity and terrier like fight I thought Nakamba was supposed to bring to the table its been a joy to watch him since restart such a complete player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Honest question for everyone: do we think that he would have any chance of making Brazil's WC team next winter (either if he leaves or stays)? I think he might back himself to make it, so that could be a factor in him possibly leaving. But definitely looks like he is good mates with Wesley, so that might be a positive to swing for us. Also not sure who could all afford him (and if he would actually play for them) which is going to be another factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Villaphan04 said: Honest question for everyone: do we think that he would have any chance of making Brazil's WC team next winter (either if he leaves or stays)? I think he might back himself to make it, so that could be a factor in him possibly leaving. But definitely looks like he is good mates with Wesley, so that might be a positive to swing for us. Also not sure who could all afford him (and if he would actually play for them) which is going to be another factor. Probably not. Casemiro, Arthur and Fabinho are all way ahead of him. Maybe Fernandinho as well depending his legs Edited July 17, 2020 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 class act. If we go down we really need to just refuse to sell him, unless silly money is put on the table. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Not just the best Villa player. Been one of the best players in the league since restart imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonVillian Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 The only player I hope we keep tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Take him out of the team since the restart and no one would be saying our defence had improved.He singled handily has been the difference in us looking slightly better in defence.He is also really the only player who seems to have come back from the break any better. Will struggle to keep him as I think City will buy him back for the agreed fee and either loan him out or sell him on for a profit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 45 minutes ago, Nabby said: Take him out of the team since the restart and no one would be saying our defence had improved.He singled handily has been the difference in us looking slightly better in defence.He is also really the only player who seems to have come back from the break any better. Will struggle to keep him as I think City will buy him back for the agreed fee and either loan him out or sell him on for a profit. 1) we don’t know what the buy back value is, it may not make sense to them depending on the value. 2) Doesn’t he still have to agree to go back ie agree wages etc and I’m not sure he would go if he’s going to be loaned out depending on that team to being loaned to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Villaphan04 said: Honest question for everyone: do we think that he would have any chance of making Brazil's WC team next winter (either if he leaves or stays)? I think he might back himself to make it, so that could be a factor in him possibly leaving. But definitely looks like he is good mates with Wesley, so that might be a positive to swing for us. Also not sure who could all afford him (and if he would actually play for them) which is going to be another factor. If he stays in the premier League or another top European league then he can easily make the squad. He is better than casemeiro imo because he offers more going forward. Fabinho is probably better all round atm and Artur is maybe a better passer and better tactically and positionally. However Douglas is more dynamic and has good pace he is surprisingly quick. And he is getting stronger and stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 A definite bright spark in a cloud of doom and darkness. Really maturing. Hopefully we can keep him if we do go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, DCJonah said: class act. If we go down we really need to just refuse to sell him, unless silly money is put on the table. This is what i've wanted to hear! Well aside from the go down bit of course. Edited July 17, 2020 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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