Vive_La_Villa Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Maybe I’m being naive but I’d like to think the clause was put in and will only be used if City have plans for him in their squad or maybe if another team wants to sign him and we are happy to sell him with the fee being a lot larger than the clause. (Very unlikely scenario imo). I really can’t see city signing him just to sell him back to us and make a few quid. Seems a really shit way to do business. Edited February 13, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Maybe I’m been naive but I’d like to think the clause was put in and will only be used if City have plans for him in their squad or maybe if another team wants to sign him and we are happy to sell him with the fee being a lot larger than the clause. (Very unlikely scenario imo). I really can’t see city signing him just to sell him back to us and make a few quid. Seems a really shit way to do business. I think if thats the case we would just top up what City want. We have already paid 15 million for him, so think another 15 would buy out the clause for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 12/02/2021 at 08:33, villalad21 said: Nakamba don't deserve to be benched but I think Luiz will come straight in But it shouldn't just be about what you deserve based on the previous games, it's also about what you can bring to the next game. If Deano deems Luiz's attributes to be better suited to the brighton game he should come back in. If not he shouldn't. He was ruthless with both Hause and el Ghazi as soon as Mings and Barkley became available because he believed they made the team better, and likewise Hourihane didn't deserve to disappear after his performance against Fulham, so I think the same will go for Nakamba/Luiz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 13, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2021 It's nice and competitive this midfield. I'd like to see Luiz back into it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) I wouldn't mind seeing Luiz and Nakamba again. Luiz didn't really pop when they played together vs Newcastle, but this was more down to him having an off day on the ball rather than the combination being an issue. Luiz and Nakamba feels more balanced, on paper. Edited February 13, 2021 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I wouldn't mind seeing Luiz and Nakamba again. Luiz didn't really pop when they played together vs Newcastle, but this was more down to him having an off day on the ball rather than the combination being an issue. Luiz and Nakamba feels more balanced, on paper. I think either Luiz or McGinn can play the box to box role alongside Nakamba. If we're looking to be more solid pair either one with Marv. If we're going to dominate the ball, play both McGinn and Luiz. All good in my book, and great to have options now Nakamba seems to have gained a "bit" of composure . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) On 12/02/2021 at 07:33, villalad21 said: Nakamba don't deserve to be benched but I think Luiz will come straight in For once I actually agree with you lol. No Nakamba doesn't deserve to be benched but is simply a victim of the pecking order. I think Nakamba has done great but Doug is simply the better player and if he's rested up, been training well and back to form then he should be starting. Good to know Nakamba is ready to step in when needed though. Edited February 13, 2021 by birdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I don’t think it should be about Luiz or Nakamba. I would have played both of them today and dropped SJM and Ross. They could both then be used as second half impact players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Woeful. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Kendrick's Dentist Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, bobzy said: Woeful. Again. He really wasn't. By far our best midfielder today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, Mat Kendrick's Dentist said: He really wasn't. By far our best midfielder today Constant cheap fouls around the area. Constantly just giving the ball away. It was an awful performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Kendrick's Dentist Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, bobzy said: Constant cheap fouls around the area. Constantly just giving the ball away. It was an awful performance. Nonsense. He made 3 or 4 goal-saving blocks in the penalty area, and intercepted countless cut-backs to the edge of the box. McGinn and Barkley had far more poor passes too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Easily our best outfield player. Cant do it on his own though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, Mat Kendrick's Dentist said: Nonsense. He made 3 or 4 goal-saving blocks in the penalty area, and intercepted countless cut-backs to the edge of the box. McGinn and Barkley had far more poor passes too Blinkered. He might have made some blocks (I think every player did), but everything else was off. His passing was atrocious - summed up beautifully by his 10 yards pass out for a throw-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Felt sorry for him having McGinn and Barkley in midfield with him tonight, easily one of the better outfield performances tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thought he tracked back well and read their crosses but his passing is well off currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted February 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mat Kendrick's Dentist said: Nonsense. He made 3 or 4 goal-saving blocks in the penalty area, and intercepted countless cut-backs to the edge of the box. McGinn and Barkley had far more poor passes too not much point arguing who out of luiz, mcginn or barkley gave the ball away more. they were all just as shite as each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: Thought he tracked back well and read their crosses but his passing is well off currently. He picked out a wonderful pass in the first half . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) was he the best midfielder on the pitch for us tonight, yes! Did he do a better job than Nakamba did in his last two starts, no! Edited February 13, 2021 by VillanousOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, VillanousOne said: was he the best midfielder on the pitch for us tonight, yes! Does a do a better job than Nakamba, no! Nakamba probably should have come on but not for Luiz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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