Tomaszk Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I like that once a game he does something Messi would find it hard to do. I dislike that once a game he does something weird like try to clear it and volley the ball across our own area. "Blows hot and cold" isn't strong enough for this fella. I think his effort levels are really good. He's not used to tracking back this much at all and he's getting better at it every game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Decision making is not great, his shots are often weak and he has a habit of hanging Cash out to dry (thankfully he has McGinns engine, can cope and isn't afraid of giving Traore two barrels when he needs to) But **** me does Bertrand pull off some gorgeous play at times. Jack is the best ball carrier we have and I love watching him take players on - I know it's coming, I can see how he's going to do it and it's great to watch - but Traore is different, it may be I've not seen him as much but he seems to be able to pull out the unexpected and he can be bloody exciting to watch in the opposition 3rd. He has to get better at helping cash. He has to stop the bizarre clearances across our own box (at least 3 times now) and he could do with learning to put his laces through a ball...a lot of that can be trained and he clearly has ability though. Could be a big player next year for us. Could also be 21/22's (always inevitable) scapegoat but here's hoping for the former. Edited January 21, 2021 by HalfTimePost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthvilla Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I quite like him to be honest. I would prefer Trez in big games like yesterday where Cash is going to be under pressure. But I do like how unpredictable he is, he is good in one v ones and can deliver a good cross when cutting back in. What he really needs to work on, and I'd be amazed if the coaching staff are not talking to him about this, is what he does when he shifts the ball on to his right side. The option to cut back on the left is not always going to be there, so he needs to get at least competent at standing a cross up with his right foot. El Ghazi is quite good at doing this with his left, he should have a word with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouUnastanFren Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 He's a joy to watch. The run in the first half where he statued half their defence and then the annihilation of KDB were just incredible. That is the kind of stuff that makes football worth watching. More end product will come too, I'm sure of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I don't know if it was Covid related but Foden is a little beast when he bumped Bertie off the ball. I'd like to see him increase his strength. Could have been Covid related though so again benefit of the doubt and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I’m excited and nervous every time he’s on the ball/ involved he looks so lethargic but some how pulls a rabbit out of the hat strange player but I do like him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: I’m excited and nervous every time he’s on the ball/ involved he looks so lethargic but some how pulls a rabbit out of the hat strange player but I do like him But he is also deceptively quick with the ball, his run first half showed that. If he'd of stuck that away surely a contender for goal of the season, but not to be! Again he's probably still getting used to regular games, the PL and the team. I think he will improve. However equally I think had Trezeguet been fit then he would have helped out Cash more against the likes of Chelsea, Manure and Shitty when we are under pressure. Horses for Causes and all that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: But he is also deceptively quick with the ball, his run first half showed that. If he'd of stuck that away surely a contender for goal of the season, but not to be! Again he's probably still getting used to regular games, the PL and the team. I think he will improve. However equally I think had Trezeguet been fit then he would have helped out Cash more against the likes of Chelsea, Manure and Shitty when we are under pressure. Horses for Causes and all that! Yes the time off didn’t help him one bit I believe he was just getting into his stride after a run of matches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 23 hours ago, StefanAVFC said: Very poor defensively and in terms of decision making tonight. Unlike technical ability I wonder if decision making is easily improved? He's an absolute joy to watch sometimes, but infuriating at others. I think he's just one of those players that we need to accept will be brilliant and appalling all in the same match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 The bit of flash is entertaining but most of the time I am thinking I'd rather have Trez playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, villalad21 said: The bit of flash is entertaining but most of the time I am thinking I'd rather have Trez playing. Horses for courses. Yesterday would have been Trez of fit, Newcastle on Saturday I'd pick Traore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 19:43, Tomaszk said: I like that once a game he does something Messi would find it hard to do. I dislike that once a game he does something weird like try to clear it and volley the ball across our own area. Haha this is my feelings summed up absolutely. It’s quite the ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) He has sublime skills and at times looks like our most dangerous player......but, I think we need a bit more aggression in midfield to cover him....if he plays......Trez gives us that, but he is not as elusive or dangerous as Bertie Edited January 22, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, TRO said: He has sublime skills and at times looks like our most dangerous player......but, I think we need a bit more aggression in midfield to cover him. Trez comes straight into the team for me. Gives us more balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, TRO said: He has sublime skills and at times looks like our most dangerous player......but, I think we need a bit more aggression in midfield to cover him....if he plays......Trez gives us that, but he is not as elusive or dangerous as Bertie good thing we are in for the French McGinn then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Tomorrow is more of a game for Bertrand to shine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 23 hours ago, av1 said: Horses for courses. Yesterday would have been Trez of fit, Newcastle on Saturday I'd pick Traore I think you are right....it is horses for courses. certain players are going to be more suitable to certain opponents. I am glad Trez is not being released. Edited January 22, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Trez comes straight into the team for me. Gives us more balance Depends who are we playing to be honest. Traore is one of our most dangerous players offensively, if we’re planning to attack then he’s the right choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, abdulaziz1 said: Depends who are we playing to be honest. Traore is one of our most dangerous players offensively, if we’re planning to attack then he’s the right choice. Don't really agree. We haven't really seen the best of Matty Cash attacking prowess yet. A hard working Trez gives him more freedom to overlap. The nature of Traore makes it so Cash has to be more defensive minded. Because he knows Traore won't cover for him if he goes forward. Him and Trez seem to have a great understanding with eachother from what i've seen so far. I'd play Trez in any scenario with Traore being a good bench option. But that's just me. It's a game of opinions. Edited January 22, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I watch sport to see people do stuff that I can only dream of. I love that about Bert. He is good for at least one piece of pure filth every week. Great times to be a Villa fan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts