Farlz Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Like I said in the post match thread, he just has to start against Watford. Having an actual striker on the pitch helped immensely when he come on. His work rate and pressing will help us a lot, just play him against Watford and then we have Samatta available to try and save us from then on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 18, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 18, 2020 At this point he's not a Premier league striker, he might never be - what he does give you is a whole bundle of energy, he's brave, he's a grafter and he'll give you everything he's got. It's not those qualities that mean he has to start against Watford though - it's the effect that having a striker on the pitch has on the rest of the team - the midfield have somewhere to put the ball, someone to work off, an "out" when they're under pressure - the opposing centrebacks have to mind him and it allows space for Grealish et al - right now, he's not a Premier league footballer - but right now we need him if we're going to be a Premier league team. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Has a bit of Weimann about him 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillaHatesMe Posted January 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2020 It's amazing we're in a position where I feel a player I'd never heard of a month ago is vital just because he gives defenders something to think about. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Looking better with every minute he plays - got rid of the early jitters and is starting to get involved and do his thing a bit. Promising. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 18, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 18, 2020 Far more of a nuisance to Brighton than Elghazi was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 minute ago, VillaHatesMe said: It's amazing we're in a position where I feel a player I'd never heard of a month ago is vital just because he gives defenders something to think about. Yet some people on this site still feel the need of defending our recruitment team. Mind boggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 He turned the pressure around today. He is raw but if his skills improve then he could be a real game winner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: At this point he's not a Premier league striker, he might never be - what he does give you is a whole bundle of energy, he's brave, he's a grafter and he'll give you everything he's got. It's not those qualities that mean he has to start against Watford though - it's the effect that having a striker on the pitch has on the rest of the team - the midfield have somewhere to put the ball, someone to work off, an "out" when they're under pressure - the opposing centrebacks have to mind him and it allows space for Grealish et al - right now, he's not a Premier league footballer - but right now we need him if we're going to be a Premier league team. Not to mention El Ghazi is a shit striker. Trez would be a better option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I thought he himself struggled - but the team as a whole looked better with him up top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I thought he did well, chased the ball down and had some good touches. Looking forward to seeing him develop. If we haven’t got Samatta in for Tuesday, I’d be tempted to start with Indiana up top. The balance would be better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 As others have said, has a bit of Weimann about him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Not to mention El Ghazi is a shit striker. Trez would be a better option. I don’t think he would at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Did Vassilev get many touches today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: At this point he's not a Premier league striker, he might never be - what he does give you is a whole bundle of energy, he's brave, he's a grafter and he'll give you everything he's got. It's not those qualities that mean he has to start against Watford though - it's the effect that having a striker on the pitch has on the rest of the team - the midfield have somewhere to put the ball, someone to work off, an "out" when they're under pressure - the opposing centrebacks have to mind him and it allows space for Grealish et al - right now, he's not a Premier league footballer - but right now we need him if we're going to be a Premier league team. How can you say he's not a PL footballer? How much have you seen of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, dudevillaisnice said: Has a bit of Weimann about him Honestly. In the youth games (big diff I know but still) he looks to have a LOT more to his game than Weimann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: It's not those qualities that mean he has to start against Watford though - it's the effect that having a striker on the pitch has on the rest of the team - the midfield have somewhere to put the ball, someone to work off, an "out" when they're under pressure - the opposing centrebacks have to mind him and it allows space for Grealish et al - right now, he's not a Premier league footballer - but right now we need him if we're going to be a Premier league team. Agreed. I think it makes selling Kodjia look like absolute insanity. He's not much good, but he';s a **** professional striker. My understanding is this kid is used to playing as more of an attacking midfielder, is that right? And just having him as a bit of an outlet clearly paid a part in the second half improvements. To have one single fit striker at the club, freeze him out, and sell him for what is chump change for a PL club amounts to negligence in my book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tom13 said: How can you say he's not a PL footballer? How much have you seen of him? I think you're taking it as a dig when @OutByEaster? didn't mean it as one. 18 year olds that can just come in to the senior squad and play at a PL level are so incredibly rare it's almost certain he's not ready. He may well step up in time, but you can't just drag a kid from the youth team and expect they're a PL player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Would start him next game, he doesn't have to do anything amazing in the game but his hassling was key for our improved 2nd half performance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Did Vassilev get many touches today? Not really. He basically sprinted after the ball a lot but didn't really get within 5 yards of their defender before they passed it. I'd still be tempted to play him midweek and play Jack in Drinkwater's position. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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