Johnnyp Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 6 hours ago, andym said: He's our only midfielder who has any composure on the ball, and can control the tempo. The others just give the ball away cheaply all the time His issue is when his composure goes too much towards casual. Spot on with the last bit. He’s technically our best midfielder, ability wise. He’s also , out of all our midfielders , the one most liable to make a hospital pass outside our own box with no pressure on. Bournemouth at home 2 years ago, through the legs to a Bournemouth player and scored. Most players would nip that in the bud straight away. Dougie hasn’t. Not anything as bad as that but he’s just too casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Olympics will have been a major and valuable experience for him… he has a lot of potential and development within him and already possesses class and quality. The added responsibility of leading from midfield for his country and managing to win will help him. Hopefully he will reach another level now and really make a difference to the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Back training at BMH. Not much of a rest but should think he will be available for weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HalfTimePost Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 WE BACK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Just now, Phil Silvers said: Disappointed to see that he decided not to wear the medal around the neck but good to see him back. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: Disappointed to see that he decided not to wear the medal around the neck but good to see him back. Could be saving it for Villa Park Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2021 32 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: Back training at BMH. Not much of a rest but should think he will be available for weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 14/08/2021 at 23:33, Djemba_Villan said: Doesn’t explain how Richardilson was able to return for Everton though and not DL Just use your own brain and decide whether having absolutely no break whatsoever between two seasons worth of football is mental or not. Why do you need Richarlison to tell you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 He's going to need more of a rest at some point, but hopefully there is another incoming before the end of August to supplement our midfield. In the meanwhile, he HAS to start on Saturday. Preferably in a three and preferably at 8, but if it had to be at 6 then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 If he’s available for selection on Saturday, he goes straight in. He’s 23, 23 year olds don’t need much rest. He could be potentially ahead of a lot of our squad with match fitness and conditioning as he played copa america and olympics. The 2 week break he has is akin to a fella been benched for 2 games. I see no issue. He should be good to go, unless he went absolutely mental during his time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Salad Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, HalfTimePost said: WE BACK Glad he's back and proud of him as looks like he visits the dentist regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Im thinking his exploits this summer will stand him in good stead coming back into the team. One of the few midfielders we own that can actually pass the ball accurately. We need Dougie of project restart, not the imposter either side of that period. Welcome home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I'm not sold on him as the solution we really need, but he's sure as hell better than Nakamba so hopefully he's good to go on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted August 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2021 Whilst I am very glad to see him back and I think he is a fantastic player, I just hope he has had enough of a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Play him against Newcastle, sign a new midfielder and give the lad a break for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Keyblade said: Play him against Newcastle, sign a new midfielder and give the lad a break for a while. He’s 23. Played a dead rubber for Brazil in the group stages of the copa america. Richarlison played more and also featured alongside Luiz in the olympics. Richarlison played against Southampton on Saturday. He’s had a 2 week break. Back at it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Johnnyp said: He’s 23. Played a dead rubber for Brazil in the group stages of the copa america. Richarlison played more and also featured alongside Luiz in the olympics. Richarlison played against Southampton on Saturday. He’s had a 2 week break. Back at it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Johnnyp said: He’s 23. Played a dead rubber for Brazil in the group stages of the copa america. Richarlison played more and also featured alongside Luiz in the olympics. Richarlison played against Southampton on Saturday. He’s had a 2 week break. Back at it now. It's not the playing of games per se. It's constant training and being ready to play for practically a year and a half with very little breaks due to the wonky covid schedules. That takes a toll physically and mentally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: He’s 23. Played a dead rubber for Brazil in the group stages of the copa america. Richarlison played more and also featured alongside Luiz in the olympics. Richarlison played against Southampton on Saturday. He’s had a 2 week break. Back at it now. The Olympic Final was last Saturday so less than 10 days ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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