MaVilla Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, lexicon said: His vision alone is an invaluable asset - he sees and attempts passes that many players would not. They might not come off all the time but you've always got a chance of scoring with someone who can spot runners and opportunities like he can. To say he was criminally wasted by Gerrard is an understatement. please, please let this be the end of us wasting Buendia's talent. i may be biased, but i love the guy, he should be one of the first name on the teamsheet imo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hands up, I had my doubts and thought perhaps the Premier League was too big for him but……obviously take the shackles off and with two protectors behind, then he’s a real asset. Just a joy to watch today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Delphinho123 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2022 Really didn’t think he was that great today! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I love Buendia. He's my favorite player in the squad and today was one of the few times that we lined up and actually played to his strengths. Needs players around him to make runs in behind defenders and draw defenders away from him so he can drive the ball forward and pick the right pass. Needs to be the player we build around going forward because he has the ability to be one of the best players in the Premier League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Zatman said: He was good he wasnt shit but felt he tried too many things that didnt come off.... I know he will get better Fair enough, but I think that's just his game. He's a risk taker. You're supposed to take some risks when you're playing the final ball. It's when you're advancing the ball through midfield that you don't want to play risky passes. Besides, when you're already up 3-0, you can afford to have fun and take risks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, TomC said: Fair enough, but I think that's just his game. He's a risk taker. You're supposed to take some risks when you're playing the final ball. It's when you're advancing the ball through midfield that you don't want to play risky passes. Besides, when you're already up 3-0, you can afford to have fun and take risks. See him after starting it that role after 3 or 4 games. Forgetting his immense vision his pressing was brilliant today winning the ball back on many occasions or causing an error 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 I don't know, he was busy and industrious and involved, but I do think he's still a bit lightweight at times and so many of his through-balls just don't succeed. He hasn't got the inch-perfect weight of pass that Grealish had and his plays always seem to be a bit obvious and easily cut out. He wasn't bad today by any means, but was he as effective as he really needs to be? Still, 1000x better than Coutinho was.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 Just now, Lichfield Dean said: I don't know, he was busy and industrious and involved, but I do think he's still a bit lightweight at times and so many of his through-balls just don't succeed. He hasn't got the inch-perfect weight of pass that Grealish had and his plays always seem to be a bit obvious and easily cut out. He wasn't bad today by any means, but was he as effective as he really needs to be? Still, 1000x better than Coutinho was.... New formation, new shape and new role, watch the lad fly after a couple of games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daft Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 54 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Really didn’t think he was that great today! I actually agree. I mean he played well and deserve more starts, but wasn't that much of a stand out IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 He really appreciated the opportunity. Judging from the way he hugged and thanked Danks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: See him after starting it that role after 3 or 4 games. Forgetting his immense vision his pressing was brilliant today winning the ball back on many occasions or causing an error He was excellent at this today. He's endeavour in trying to win the ball and get us moving is second to none. Such a grafter with a wonderful eye for a pass. I don't get why people think he's lightweight. Often he wins the ball or steals it from much more physical players. I think he's great and needs to start more frequently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Zatman said: I didnt think he was that great today on the ball but his energy and attitude is worth a goal alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Really didn’t think he was that great today! You are going to die on this hill aren't you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 37 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: New formation, new shape and new role, watch the lad fly after a couple of games Well, fingers crossed! I'd love to see him really kick on and become the player we all want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 4 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: He did lose it a couple times to and have some stray passes to be fair. However, on the whole, yes, he was great. I was saying to the lad during the game after Coutinho came on. Buendia does lose the ball from time to time but pretty much always when he's trying to do something with it. Coutinho however often lost the ball when just ambling around with it. Thing is with Buendia you will lose the ball frequently if you are attempting difficult eye of the needle stuff. Anyone can be tidy on the ball and have great possession stats buly just making save unadventurous passes all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Zero7 said: was a real thorn in their side YEAHHHH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: I don't get why people think he's lightweight. Often he wins the ball or steals it from much more physical players. There was a passage of play today where another player was all over him. He had no right to come away with the ball but he almost ducked under his opponent somehow playing the ball off his chest, fell down under the pressure then somehow hooked the ball with his feet on the ground, got back up before the other guy then did a 180 swivel coming away with the ball. Was like a terrier. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted October 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2022 I felt at least a couple of times he played an excellent ball and the player he was looking for didn’t make the movement that he required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Lichfield Dean said: I don't know, he was busy and industrious and involved, but I do think he's still a bit lightweight at times and so many of his through-balls just don't succeed. He hasn't got the inch-perfect weight of pass that Grealish had and his plays always seem to be a bit obvious and easily cut out. He wasn't bad today by any means, but was he as effective as he really needs to be? Still, 1000x better than Coutinho was.... He's historically been the 2nd best passer of through balls in England behind only De Bruyne. He still doesn't really have chemistry with the front line atm, and none of them have the movement that pukki did to take advantage of his attempts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, andyjsg said: I felt at least a couple of times he played an excellent ball and the player he was looking for didn’t make the movement that he required Cheeky bid for Hogan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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