StanBalaban Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 From what we've heard so far, I'll bet that Emery and the coaches will go through his (and everyone's) performance today with a fine tooth comb. A full video debrifing with a view to making the players better. Buendia is running hot and cold at the moment, but I'm confident that Unai can bring the best out of him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I think you have to have that mix of players in your side, some who play it safe, and some who are constantly trying to make things happen. Emi is definitely the latter (like Bailey), and when it doesn’t work, it can look a bit shit. But there’s a lot of creativity there, and I think Don Unai will persevere with him. Also, he is excellent at pressing and tracking back, which gives him a bit more credit in the bank to have the odd dodgy game on the ball. I really liked the way he celebrated Ramsey’s goal. Think he’ll have some superb games this season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: 77% isn’t great is it. Would like to see how that compares to Bailey and Ramsey. Bailey 83% and Ramsey 72% I think anything above 75% in an attacking role is reasonable for a team like Villa. (For comparison Garancho, van Der Beek, Rashford, and Ronaldo didn't have anything less than 83%) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Agreed not his best game. But he will still be picked for his ability to release a ball early, which will be crucial when we’re in counter attack mode, and his pressing/harassing. If he’s not up to quality after the January run of games, I’d be worried but for now I’m not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 6, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2022 I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that this lad will be a stand out star for us going forward. I will run around Aston naked with a pineapple on my head if not the case 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skruff Posted November 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2022 People seem to miss the part where he drops down, plays one touch under pressure. Doing the work to beat the press and giving the team a chance to counter. He's integral to any change of tempo we have. He moves the ball quickly and direct. Albeit he had a few passes that didn't come off, he played a very important role in todays victory. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco76 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 One of the reasons he celebrated JJ's goal so much imo is it's Emi's run which opens the space for JJ to run onto the ball. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Skruff said: People seem to miss the part where he drops down, plays one touch under pressure. Doing the work to beat the press and giving the team a chance to counter. He's integral to any change of tempo we have. He moves the ball quickly and direct. Albeit he had a few passes that didn't come off, he played a very important role in todays victory. Yes agree he's actually doing alot of the dirty work. It's not glamorous but a crucial part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 hours ago, VillaChris said: I thought he was great first half hour, was finding space in the final third brilliantly and they couldn't handle him until Casemiro did that scissor kick tackle on him. Only issue is for space he gets into he makes some odd choices sometimes as to who to pass to and when. However we were spoilt for years with Grealish usually making the right decision in final third so that's just the level below of attacking players. We should bring Jack back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Needs a bit more discipline in his passing. He's positive and always trying to make things happen and we need players like that. I trust Emery to help him harness this energy and channel it into a tighter level of play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 47 minutes ago, Rossco76 said: One of the reasons he celebrated JJ's goal so much imo is it's Emi's run which opens the space for JJ to run onto the ball. Fair point this. He was busting a gut to get in to the middle. The little things can go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Follyfoot said: I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that this lad will be a stand out star for us going forward. I will run around Aston naked with a pineapple on my head if not the case Thanks for making Emi doing well for us or not a win win situation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 As bad a first half as he's had in about 5 years I would bet. Stunk it out. As you'd expect, didn't hide, kept working, much better second half. A very decent 35 mins before coming off. If Ollie had broken away from that outside of the foot pass, it was goal of the month easy, magical stuff. His athleticism is lacking for that half winger/10 position when we're up against it. He needs to position himself better and not be bypassed so easily. He'll start every game if we're playing that shape IMO. We need his bravery showing for the ball alongside other always confident players like Luiz and Carlos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: As bad a first half as he's had in about 5 years I would bet. Stunk it out. As you'd expect, didn't hide, kept working, much better second half. A very decent 35 mins before coming off. If Ollie had broken away from that outside of the foot pass, it was goal of the month easy, magical stuff. His athleticism is lacking for that half winger/10 position when we're up against it. He needs to position himself better and not be bypassed so easily. He'll start every game if we're playing that shape IMO. We need his bravery showing for the ball alongside other always confident players like Luiz and Carlos. Spot on. More focused and disciplined in the second half. When JJ, Luiz, and Buendia are close, the triangles they play are telepathic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, DJBOB said: Spot on. More focused and disciplined in the second half. When JJ, Luiz, and Buendia are close, the triangles they play are telepathic. Add in the crisp one touch passes from Kamara too and we can definitely be purring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Rossco76 said: One of the reasons he celebrated JJ's goal so much imo is it's Emi's run which opens the space for JJ to run onto the ball. He celebrates all our goals like mad tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Anonymous again. I just don’t get him I’m afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hardly saw the ball. He came on just as our defence, more so useless 'keeper, decided to gift Utd the win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 He will most likely start at Brighton so I will judge him on that matter a game in which United were running us ragged after gifting them.goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2022 Noticed from the MotM vote Emi2 came on at some point. Didn't notice him during the game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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