CarryOnVilla Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 We were sold a dud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Never should have signed him permanently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2022 Completely agree that Buendía should be starting. Completely agree that Coutinho isn't performing. But again this talk as if he's just not good enough or it's a joke that he's in the team He's an incredible player but Gerrard needs to find a way of making it work!(And I do agree if course that starting him will require a system to work around him, but they knew that when they signed him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Troglodyte said: Completely agree that Buendía should be starting. Completely agree that Coutinho isn't performing. But again this talk as if he's just not good enough or it's a joke that he's in the team He's an incredible player but Gerrard needs to find a way of making it work!(And I do agree if course that starting him will require a system to work around him, but they knew that when they signed him.) He's not an incredible player and his performances ain't on Gerrard this time He does nothing. He makes no runs off the ball and he can't get on the ball he's a luxury and always has been . Never been a 10 or someone who dictates and creates. Just someone who if you're in a great team can bang in some goals. He's not on a great team and he's an absolute passenger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2022 He clearly is an incredible player. I can agree that he's a luxury player to an extent though, but a club at our level should be able to get him involved without relying on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 It seems like he's not got his mind fully in the game. The desire is maybe not quite there. His movement off the ball sometimes makes it look like he doesn't even want the ball at his feet. His body language seems pained. Like it's a struggle to muster the required enthusiasm. His performance v Man City in May was spectacular. Maybe he's a guy to start versus the Sky 6, but not the "lesser" sides? I'm not sure why this is a problem, but the immediate answer would appear to be that he needs to be dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Troglodyte said: He clearly is an incredible player. I can agree that he's a luxury player to an extent though, but a club at our level should be able to get him involved without relying on him. On what basis is an incredible player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Should be dropped for Buendia. He is quality when he performs, but he isn’t performing so should be dropped. Talk of him not being good enough is nonsense he just needs a kick up the arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 He never was a player that dominated and ran games, he is a player who provides special moments of quality. He can still offer us plenty but maybe as an impact sub. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, rodders0223 said: On what basis is an incredible player? You don’t have to look further than his first few performances. He just needs to be motivated and that is seemingly difficult when he is never dropped by the manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2022 Yeah if I have to justify that then there's not going to be any convincing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Hasn’t looked right all pre season, no zip or aggression, concerning. Hopefully it’s something psychological and it can be overcome, he may well have something going on his personal life perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 When was the last time he played well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Needs to be dropped - simples. That’s why we have a squad so if Coutihno isn’t producing Buendia starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, maqroll said: It seems like he's not got his mind fully in the game. The desire is maybe not quite there. His movement off the ball sometimes makes it look like he doesn't even want the ball at his feet. His body language seems pained. Like it's a struggle to muster the required enthusiasm. His performance v Man City in May was spectacular. Maybe he's a guy to start versus the Sky 6, but not the "lesser" sides? I'm not sure why this is a problem, but the immediate answer would appear to be that he needs to be dropped. In fairness it's been like this since he signed. The obvious thing to say is he works better when we're on the counter than when we need to break teams down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, villa89 said: When was the last time he played well? Two premier league games ago he was pretty great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Rolta said: Just what you want from him! (This is a joke!) With Coutinho now I don't really expect anything. He's most commonly anonymous. He has moments for sure but they aren't common, and Buendia is currently by far the better player. Tbh I do want this from him - especially if he's not making it happen in attack. A bit of effort goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 42 minutes ago, AV82 said: Never should have signed him permanently. Certainly not for £17m when his current club had no interest in keeping him. Needs to be dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 £17m Christ. He'll be going to the middle east on a free by the end of the season. He's done physically and mentally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangarooVillan Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Needs to come on as a sub for a while - looks like he’s carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Lets take the pressure off a bit - our depth dictates we have this luxury with a ‘luxury’ player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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