gwi1890 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Don't understand the Luiz vs Nakamba debate. They can play together. Nakamba sitting in that Casemiro role and Luiz playing box to box What did Mcginn so wrong today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I think I need to start showing Nakamba far more respect. He's not quite the fancy midfielder but he's not a complete donkey which I've thought about him previously and defensively I don't think there's any doubt he's the best midfielder for that job. Made some brilliant interceptions today to break up Leeds attacks and was a huge reason as to why we went through that game without really giving them anything clear cut. I used to think he was just a fine backup option for emergencies and that's it but quite clearly I was wrong. He's very good at his specific job and actually is extremely useful for the team, our record with him starting this season backs that up. I'm not quite sure he'll be as needed against Sheffield United but I don't think there's any reason to drop him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: What did Mcginn so wrong today? I think Luiz is a better player and with a much higher potential to grow. We need to start consider the idea of McGinn not being an automatic starter. He isn't as good as some fans make him out to be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted February 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2021 If we was just a little better with the ball at him feet then he'd.... probably not be playing for us lol. Fantastic performance today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 to be fair, he was good in his previous game and got dropped, came in and did a job tonight, i think it would be rough to drop him next game. nice problem to have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Farlz said: I think I need to start showing Nakamba far more respect. He's not quite the fancy midfielder but he's not a complete donkey which I've thought about him previously and defensively I don't think there's any doubt he's the best midfielder for that job. Made some brilliant interceptions today to break up Leeds attacks and was a huge reason as to why we went through that game without really giving them anything clear cut. I used to think he was just a fine backup option for emergencies and that's it but quite clearly I was wrong. He's very good at his specific job and actually is extremely useful for the team, our record with him starting this season backs that up. I'm not quite sure he'll be as needed against Sheffield United but I don't think there's any reason to drop him. Yes he has settled and been well-coached like several of the other signings from last season. The pitch probably helped as he wasn't expected to get on the ball as we weren't playing out from the back, his positioning and anticipation was brilliant though. I don't think we will lose anything by rotating the five central midfielders we have and dumping Barkley for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I think Luiz is a better player and with a much higher potential to grow. We need to start consider the idea of McGinn not being an automatic starter. He isn't as good as some fans make him out to be. Yes Luiz has higher potential but I don’t see him as a box to box player here regardless of where he plays for his country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Just now, gwi1890 said: Yes Luiz has higher potential but I don’t see him as a box to box player here regardless of where he plays for his country Luiz have more attacking attributes than defensive attributes. I remember an interview with him and players he looked up to and he mentioned the likes of Ronaldinho and said he would love to being able to influence the game more in an attacking sense further forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Have yet to concede a goal with Marv in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 As I commented from his last start, he is starting to look like the player I thought we were signing. Alot less " stiff ", seems more athletic and fluid. Was full of energy and running, seems a more confident player now as well. Surely he can't be dropped now? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I think Sanson will eventually take McGinn's role 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, Farlz said: I think I need to start showing Nakamba far more respect. He's not quite the fancy midfielder but he's not a complete donkey which I've thought about him previously and defensively I don't think there's any doubt he's the best midfielder for that job. Made some brilliant interceptions today to break up Leeds attacks and was a huge reason as to why we went through that game without really giving them anything clear cut. I used to think he was just a fine backup option for emergencies and that's it but quite clearly I was wrong. He's very good at his specific job and actually is extremely useful for the team, our record with him starting this season backs that up. I'm not quite sure he'll be as needed against Sheffield United but I don't think there's any reason to drop him. I think hes pretty important against Sheffield, I'd just rather see us with two in front of him rather than one next to him in games like that. We need his discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tom13 said: I think Sanson will eventually take McGinn's role Yes and I'm surprised it hasn't happened already. Nakamba really has played well when called upon this season, can't fault him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Immense first half. Some slack passing second half, but that's not what he's there for. Strong performance and earned another start, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I love Marvelous, still gives me absolute palpitations when he's on the ball but once we went a goal up early it became his sort of game. There were occasions last season where he looked like he could be the complete package for us (aka Norwich away) but I think for the level we're approaching he's the perfect squad player. Great performance on the whole though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I don’t think we win that game with Luiz in the holding role. Nakamba did it brilliantly. I hope he keeps his place, but he’s certainly good for us in these high-tempo games and needs to play in those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Deserves to keep his place over Luiz. His passing is a bit off and he’s not as classy as Luiz but it’s a team game and I’d argue, at the moment, we’re a better side with Nakamba in it than Luiz. One thing I will say is that Luiz can count himself a tad unlucky. I think he’d have done much better without Barkley too! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Luiz have more attacking attributes than defensive attributes. I remember an interview with him and players he looked up to and he mentioned the likes of Ronaldinho and said he would love to being able to influence the game more in an attacking sense further forward. Alot of modern dmc have attacking attributes, Dean Smith was a defender but plays attacking football, and to be fair what young Brazlian wouldn’t look up to Ronaldinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Wouldn't mind playing Douglas the way he does for Brazil with Marv being in the Casemiro role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Marvelous "The Destroyer" Nakamba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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