avfc1982am Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I really don't see him as a wide right option for us. Not that I think he is anywhere near his best but just not quick enough for the pace Smith wants out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 It isn't quite clicking for him at the moment but anyone with a brain who's watched him for the last few years knows we have a top class player on our hands. If Cash didn't drill the cross at him when it just needed rolling then we'd be celebrating a 2-1 win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 It'll come. There's a special player in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Not convinced by him at all thus far. Some neat touches here and there but his overall he’s been poor. Reminds me of Carles Gil but not as good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_a Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I think he’s worked hard and got stuck in, which is the bare minimum I’d expect from any player, but we bought him for that spark, that bit of magic, and that was lacking tonight unfortunately. I guess it’s just going to take some time until he gets more used to playing with the team. I’m sure it will come though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarnikjak Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) His set piece delivery was very poor, I noticed that in other matches too. Hopefully he improves with time, probably didn’t do enough today to deserve starting place against United though. Edited September 22, 2021 by Czarnikjak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Really impressed with his effort levels while pressing. He was still going full tilt 2nd half extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Disappointing so far for me. I really have no idea currently where to play him, he’s just way too weak and gets bullied too easily in the middle and then out wide, where he’s meant to be at his best, he’s too slow and again gets bullied. Can’t knock his work rate and there is glimpses of magic but so far I’ve been disappointed. I think he’ll end up coming good eventually but for £40m you don’t want to be waiting too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Tale of 2 halves, I thought he was very good in the second half, but not at the races first half. He's going to be brilliant if allowed to play with Bailey and Traore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 3 hours ago, villalad21 said: Don't play him centrally or we won't see the best of him. This, exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Not worried about him at all. The talent and work rate are there. Just needs some time to settle in and build an understanding with his teammates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Farlz said: Disappointing so far for me. I really have no idea currently where to play him, he’s just way too weak and gets bullied too easily in the middle and then out wide, where he’s meant to be at his best, he’s too slow and again gets bullied. Can’t knock his work rate and there is glimpses of magic but so far I’ve been disappointed. I think he’ll end up coming good eventually but for £40m you don’t want to be waiting too long. Easily stays wide. It's his position. He's done well in the most physical league in the world (Championship). Even last time in the PL. Just play him there. He's not the only slow wide player. There were slow players but done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 46 minutes ago, abdulaziz1 said: Easily stays wide. It's his position. He's done well in the most physical league in the world (Championship). Even last time in the PL. Just play him there. He's not the only slow wide player. There were slow players but done well. I agree he should probably play wide, Norwich fans told us the exact same. Slight problem is I think Smith/coaching staff see him as 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 22 minutes ago, Farlz said: I agree he should probably play wide, Norwich fans told us the exact same. Slight problem is I think Smith/coaching staff see him as 10. I don’t think they see him, but they’re trying to improve him to play there. But I think that’s a waste. I kept saying, playing two upfront would be better than leaving Buendia as a number 10. You want to start Traore? Fair enough, start him and bench Buendia. No need to play all for the sake of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Skruff said: Hasn't he been injured for quite a few months before signing for us? Will take time to get settled and get his match fitness back. I've noticed he does plenty of clever layoffs and backheels where his teammates simply isn't on the same wavelength. Give it some time! No? Played almost every game for Norwich last season. Unless the injury happened post or close to the end of the season Edited September 23, 2021 by Laughable Chimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 No worries here. I like what I see. Love his commitment and apparently he has a reputation with Norwich fans for making a mistake then getting so angry at himself he pulls a worldly I think he is great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Players take time to grow into a position. For me that was his best game from the middle. Definitely not good enough yet but the opportunities it would afford us if we can get it work are very attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 You can see that he is a class player with a class attitude. That’s good enough for me. I’m sure he will come good. His first couple of months have been very disjointed for various reasons. Once he gets a chance to settle, he will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rightdm00 said: Players take time to grow into a position. For me that was his best game from the middle. Definitely not good enough yet but the opportunities it would afford us if we can get it work are very attractive. He isn't gonna play in the middle though. McGinn and Ramsey have pretty much established themselves there, and surely our record signing isn't gonna sit on the bench? Edited September 23, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted September 23, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, villalad21 said: He isn't gonna play in the middle though. McGinn and Ramsey have pretty much established themselves there, and surely our record signing isn't gonna sit on the bench? So drop Bailey (potentially a worldie), Ollie (we know his skillset) or Ings (whose goal/assist rate so far has been outstanding)? As much as I like Ramsey and McGinn, if we are to extract the full potential of this team, me need to find a way to accommodate our more creative options. Buendia is on paper potentially our most creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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