VillaAlex Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Yep he saved our arse twice that half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 minute ago, MotoMkali said: His defensive strength isn't tackles or interceptions. Its him just being there to collect loose balls that would normally result in 50/50s that lead to goals. Maybe not your intent but I feel like you're are trivializing a very valuable skill for a midfielder. Tackles and interceptions are what you have to do when you don't collect the loose ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Rightdm00 said: Maybe not your intent but I feel like you're are trivializing a very valuable skill for a midfielder. Tackles and interceptions are what you have to do when you don't collect the loose ball. He's average at tackles or interceptions. But he isn't brilliant. But if you look at all the top defensive midfielders they are right at the top on terms of loose balls collected. It's so important, if they don't get it someone else has to and often times that's the opponent. You can make 15-20 ball recoveries a game. A top ball winning DM will make 2 tackles or interceptions over Luiz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Had a good game today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Sensational 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Missed this Doug. He plays between a very thin line of being composed or casual. When he’s composed and dogged he’s a joy to watch. Best showing in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I'm not his biggest fan but he was very good today until he faded, might even say that was the best performance I have seen from him. Hope he can sustain that level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Very good today, in fact very good last game also. We didn’t need to worry about our midfield, it’s firing on all cylinders and our most competitive area of the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, poitier said: I'm not his biggest fan but he was very good today until he faded, might even say that was the best performance I have seen from him. Hope he can sustain that level. Totally agree. Thought he was impressive today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Doug was so good today, seemed much more physical actually and was putting himself about a bit. All the international football he's been playing has improved him further I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) Was looking like Lockdown Luiz out there again today. Edited September 11, 2021 by Keyblade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Been better the last 2 games and it’s good to see. Still there are times when he tries to be too clever instead of moving the ball quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Not a concidence that his good form corresponds to him being played in his best position, that is the anchor in a three man midfield, he very much comes to his best in that position. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 He was really good today. When he plays well we seem to play well. I wonder if we will get him to sign a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Had a really strong start to the season for me, pleased to see him playing better again as he's a brilliant footballer when he's on form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Also thought he was very good on Sat which was great to see following a good performance against Brentford. Replacing Jack needs every player to raise their game, hopefully Dougie can keep it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZL- Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Really impressive performance from Dougie on Saturday was in contention for my MOTM. He might not ever be the intimidating physical presence in CDM that many have clamoured for but I see enough tenacity in his game and awareness to at least match the sort of defensive contribution JWP would give us which many of us were swooning for. Glad to see the player we were worried about being bought by Man City has returned, certainly feels as if the midfield configuration was the issue more than the personnel. With a 3 man midfield Luiz won't be overloaded defensively and gets more time to showcase the parts of his game that gives him an edge which is the progressive passing and incisive balls from deep which I felt we saw for the first time in a long time vs Chelsea. Would like to think being a key member of the Olympic Gold winning team has put a spring his step, he still is very young for his role but long may this form continue for him to pick up his place as one of Villa's most exciting players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 When he's on it, it only takes about 10 mins in a match to see it. Players stop pressing him so intently because he's already skipped or 1-2'd round them twice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted September 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 11/09/2021 at 23:54, M_Afro said: He was really good today. When he plays well we seem to play well. I wonder if we will get him to sign a new contract. Have we offered him one as yet.? And if so has he turned it down, no idea if he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 11/09/2021 at 22:24, Keener window-cleaner said: Not a concidence that his good form corresponds to him being played in his best position, that is the anchor in a three man midfield, he very much comes to his best in that position. He was badly let down by an unfit McGinn and a lazy Barkley last season. With McGinn back to full fitness and Ramsey/Buendia/etc doing their job ahead of him, he's able to just control the space in front of the defence and shut off passing channels. That's what he's really good at. And then when that's going well, it seems to give him more confidence in possession. He just looked effortless (in a good way) against Chelsea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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