Keyblade Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, jim said: I know right. Crackers not playing him unless he of course got an injury and missed some training and hasn’t been 100% ready. The manager has already stated as much and reaffirmed Emi B will get plenty of starts. A key word you missed in that post was "keeps", indicating an ongoing pattern, one that presumably stretches beyond just the most recent game or 2. And wouldn't you know it, since Watford at home last season (16 games ago), Buendia has just started 4 games (534 minutes, 3 goals, 3 assists). Coutinho 14 (1125 minutes, 3 goals, 1 assist). They only started together twice in that time, one of them memorably on the final day. At this point, actions speak louder than words. It's pretty clear which way the wind blows on this matter. That could (hopefully) change of course. If the manager can figure out a way to play them both together, even better. Edited August 16, 2022 by Keyblade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) I don’t think the fact that Gerrard keeps picking him is as baffling as many people seem to think. Coutinho appears to be a confidence player, so I imagine Gerrard’s thinking is that with after a run of games, he’ll start to play better. Whether or not that’s the right call, however… I mean, there has to be a cut-off point, right? Especially since Buendia is so effective in his stead. It’s a tricky one, but Gerrard probably knows that dropping Phil will do absolutely nothing for his confidence, so I reckon he keeps picking him in the hopes that it will all eventually click. Edited August 16, 2022 by Ginko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 16, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 21:24, Strog said: Fair comment, we do have a deep squad. It just didn’t quite work at time yesterday for me until Buendia came on. I’m hoping SG can find the right team and formation to get the best out of the talented player we have. Phil doesn’t need to start every game, I just don’t think he works well in a two up top system. Countiho's time will come and eventually I'm sure we will find a system and a team that will suit him, he's a quality player. But with our midfield problems leaving us weak defensively we need a player who's more aggressive in the press , Beundia. Ings, Watkins and Beundia should force the opposition to go long with their pressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSw Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Read a piece about Villa's out of possession Defending against Everton at the weekend and how Coutinho did a good job of occupying certain positions. Must say this went unnoticed from me as I'm just looking at his attacking output. Still think Buendia is a better option going forward but it's nice to have two quality players to rotate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, tinker said: Countiho's time will come and eventually I'm sure we will find a system and a team that will suit him, he's a quality player. But with our midfield problems leaving us weak defensively we need a player who's more aggressive in the press , Beundia. Ings, Watkins and Beundia should force the opposition to go long with their pressing. I think I agree with this he’s clearly still a decent player, most of the games he’s played he’s done fine without setting the world alight. For sure we need more from him in the role he’s playing and Buendia is offering that. But I still feel like he’s got a lot of quality to give just not sure how we best bring that out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, tinker said: Countiho's time will come and eventually I'm sure we will find a system and a team that will suit him, he's a quality player. But with our midfield problems leaving us weak defensively we need a player who's more aggressive in the press , Beundia. Ings, Watkins and Beundia should force the opposition to go long with their pressing. Buendia should possibly be starting instead of Coutinho. The last time I looked, Beundia wasn't even in the squad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Vancvillan said: That's a fir comment. And you would know with all the Douglas firs around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 21:24, paul514 said: Buendia and Bailey should be starting and if Coutinho wants to play he is going to need to pull up some trees He can start with my garden I need some trees uprooting. Use it as training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 3 hours ago, PeterSw said: Read a piece about Villa's out of possession Defending against Everton at the weekend and how Coutinho did a good job of occupying certain positions. Must say this went unnoticed from me as I'm just looking at his attacking output. He did win the ball back a few times in our half in fairness but it says a lot that we are defending his tracking back and not his on the ball performance Its like United fans last season as Ronaldo chased back to his own half but thats not what you sign him for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Why was he signed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Just now, rodders0223 said: Why was he signed? As a favour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 minute ago, rodders0223 said: Why was he signed? Its looking like a very poor investment. 30 years old sky high wagea and no resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Perhaps a very good World Cup and someone will take him off us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 It will be very interesting to see what happens with Coutinho when Gerrard leaves. He’s here because of Gerrard. Plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 6 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Perhaps a very good World Cup and someone will take him off us? Stevies next team? Hopefully Fleetwood can afford his wages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Lacks intensity and appetite for me goes missing to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 9 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Perhaps a very good World Cup and someone will take him off us? You're assuming he will be in the Brazil squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Looked sharp when he came on to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 It does have the feeling of James at Everton cos of Ancelotti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Be interesting to see how he reacts when Gerrard is sacked, which I think is only a matter of time. Hopefully we have enough of a core group of South Americans here that he is happy and not looking straight for the exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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