AVTuco Posted January 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2021 Good game for him to get some minutes. Expect a lot better on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 He looked well off the pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, LondonLax said: He looked well off the pace. And it's not surprising - it's his first game in like what, 2 months? He didn't have a good one today, no, but we should happy he's back and available, so he can get back to the level we know he's capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I thought he did ok. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Aaarrrggghhhhhh. It was one of those. He should have played Traore in he would have buried it. Oozes class though can't wait for him to get match fit and sharp again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Definitely looked rusty and his decision making was off unfortunately but it was his first game in nearly 2 months against Man City of all teams. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Saturday should be good for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 He did the wrong thing way too often, too many fancy flicks in the wrong positions. Hasn't played in a while, so I'll give him that, hope we see an improvement against Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Shot when he should've passed, passed when he should've shot, which is really just an indicator he wasn't quite up to speed and back on his teammates' wavelength yet. Will come back with game time, just hoping he stays fit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Someone needs to spray some WD40 on him before Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 If if if if he can stay fit I'd pay whatever it takes for him, our doctor should know enough now about him so get him or find the alternative. If his head is right and has the correct deano temperament I'd go for Dele Alli if Barkley is going to be a constant worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Given the fact he has not played for over two months it was clear to see last night how rusty he was. Could he also have been one of the Covid sufferers? Hopefully he comes back better in the game vs Newcastle after getting 70+ minutes last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthvilla Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looked poor, couldn't sort his feet out on a couple of occasions. Also flicked the ball away a few times when it would have been better to use his body to protect the ball. Will put that down to ring rust more than anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 He'll need a couple of games to get going again but - much though I hope I'm wrong - I still think he is and will prove bang average. Capable of the odd moment of brilliance but slow and indecisive with no interest in defensive duties. If he improves before season end then great but please god do not waste money based on what we have seen so far ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul33 said: He'll need a couple of games to get going again but - much though I hope I'm wrong - I still think he is and will prove bang average. Capable of the odd moment of brilliance but slow and indecisive with no interest in defensive duties. If he improves before season end then great but please god do not waste money based on what we have seen so far ! Agree with the highlighted part but if you can't see that he is total class from the games he played for us pre-injury then I don't know what to say tbh... He made a massive impact and improved us no end in the games he was fit for. That is the issue, his quality isn't in question by anyone at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looked rusty and slow. Doesn't help playing against the best of the best in your first game back. I'm sure he will look much better Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Steero113 said: Agree with the highlighted part but if you can't see that he is total class from the games he played for us pre-injury then I don't know what to say tbh... He made a massive impact and improved us no end in the games he was fit for. That is the issue, his quality isn't in question by anyone at the club. Total class, that’s pushing it a bit. He had some good games but lacks consistency within games not just between them. He has ability but I think he is a long way from being the level that some people are putting him at. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looking forward to seeing him on Saturday, we will have the majority of possession in attacking areas so will be a better indicator as to where he's at. Best you can say about last night is that it was a good work out for the lad. Anyone using that performance to sway their long term opinion of him needs to get an extra hour or two in bed each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted January 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, DCJonah said: Looked rusty and slow. Doesn't help playing against the best of the best in your first game back. I'm sure he will look much better Sunday. At church? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: At church? It's called mass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 hours ago, sparrow1988 said: It's called mass I love a good mass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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