Sulberto21 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Dougie and McGinn dominated the game today. They helped and covered each other so well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 We need to get him signed to a new contract. I have a lot of faith in his abilities. Still young too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 His performances had dipped fair bit, no bones about it but the last few games he's looked absolutely class. We know how good he can be which is why it's not harsh to wonder why he'd been quite poor/average for a decent period of time. He's playing with that relaxed style as usual but with far more clinical precision. Top marks, hopefully he can sustain this sort of form. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I always criticise him, but have to give credit where it's due. This system really suits him. Same might be said of several of our players though, the balance seems inch perfect now. Phil might have inspired him to raise his game. Seems he has remembered how to take good set pieces, and shoot again as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted March 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2022 Don't care even if he's not in the best form, we need to tie this guy down to a contract. 23 years old, Brazilian international, 100 PL appearances. We'd be paying 50m for that player if we wanted him and he played for another team. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Oh if only that cheeky free kick had crept in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Keyblade said: Don't care even if he's not in the best form, we need to tie this guy down to a contract. 23 years old, Brazilian international, 100 PL appearances. We'd be paying 50m for that player if we wanted him and he played for another team. I agree, but I don’t think we can keep all of our CM’s happy. I think we’ll probably let one go this summer. Especially as we’ll definitely be signing a starting defensive midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 For Luiz, he knows we're signing a new CDM so he has to compete with JJ for starting time next season. That might be a factor in his thinking. I'd like him to sign an extension but if he doesn't we will still get a big fee for him and we're not massively short in those 8 positions. While overall Luiz is better cover for 6 than Nakamba. Luiz is a versatile midfielder who is good for the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 9 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I always criticise him, but have to give credit where it's due. This system really suits him. Same might be said of several of our players though, the balance seems inch perfect now. Phil might have inspired him to raise his game. Seems he has remembered how to take good set pieces, and shoot again as well. Its funny how a tweak in the system makes a big difference. It s only a few games ago that people on here were demanding a massive upheaval of the squad as it wasn't balanced and some players (including Luiz) were not good enough. With Phil, I do agree that others have stepped up their game and are influenced by him. I'm seeing players take more risks and try audacious moves & skills since he arrived. Also team mates probably don't want to let him down when he plays perfect passes into him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thought he had another oustanding game. Looking a real player again now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 So happy Gerrard finally tweaked the system so that Dougie no longer ends up alone in central midfield. I was **** sick of the sight of Villa exposed in yet another turnover, Cash and Digne nowhere to be seen and McGinn & Ramsey defending out wide, while Dougie desperately tries to chase after two or three attacking players down the centre of the pitch. This is so much more like it. Villa in control, defenders defending, Ginny and Ramsey more central and Dougie keeping the passing ticking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 The switch in formation has freed Luiz up from being an out and out DM and it has improved his contribution no end. Very good player and would love to see him stick around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Thought he was very good today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 I get the feeling Arsenal may have tapped him up a bit. Feels a tempting move if they make top 4. Didn't his missus use to play for West Ham Ladies so easier move than going to play in europe if she stays with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Tom13 said: I dont understand why it was just a yellow not a red card. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, PaulC said: I dont understand why it was just a yellow not a red card. Was an accident, there was far worse decisions in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, a m ole said: Was an accident, there was far worse decisions in the game Look how high his foot is. Its dangerous and inflicted serious dmage. Its a red to me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 13, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 13, 2022 Fair play to him for carrying on, sounds like a nasty one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, PaulC said: Look how high his foot is. Its dangerous and inflicted serious dmage. Its a red to me! I think the reason it wasn't given was that lanzini didn't see Luiz, so wasn't intentional. For me that is irrelevant... If you put your boot that high there is potential to hit someone in the face and is dangerous behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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