roonst83 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, jacketspuds said: The way I see it, if the club really wants to mount a challenge for a Top 8 finish this season, this signing is key. If we don't improve the midfield in this window, the inconsistency of the 3 players in there will not get us to where we want to go. Doesn't matter how many quality attacking players we have, we concede too many goals because the back 4 are exposed at times by the lack of defensive ability in the midfield. Couldn't agree more. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 minute ago, villabromsgrove said: We've lost eleven games this season, Brighton have lost four. From what I've seen and the match reports I've read, Bissouma makes it very difficult for opposition players to get by him, so this must contribute considerably to their relative lack of losses. Think it was said earlier in this thread, our game against Brighton this season, he was best player on the pitch, for majority of game he had control of it, think was after that game i boarded the hype train 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, villabromsgrove said: We've lost eleven games this season, Brighton have lost four. From what I've seen and the match reports I've read, Bissouma makes it very difficult for opposition players to get by him, so this must contribute considerably to their relative lack of losses. Its more to do with their tactics of closing down the space. Brighton have drawn a ridiculous number of games this season on the back of it. That trend has continued in Bissouma's absence, with draws against Palace and Chelsea in their two games so far. I think people on here are over hyping his defensive contribution somewhat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, pete101 said: Think it was said earlier in this thread, our game against Brighton this season, he was best player on the pitch, for majority of game he had control of it, think was after that game i boarded the hype train Yeah he was good in our game against them. I stated a few times I ended up catching alot of Brighton games by default, and it's why I had a soft spot for them as I saw them play teams off the park and lose or draw, last season that was. He was alwaysbery good IMO. To me looks more like a proper box to box who is extremely strong and intelligent defensively. I don't box him into just a DM as he looks useful going forward and encouraging forward play as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Moustache of Teale Posted January 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I stated a few times I ended up catching alot of Brighton games by default, and it's why I had a soft spot for them as I saw them play teams off the park and lose or draw, last season that was. He was alwaysbery good IMO. To me looks more like a proper box to box who is extremely strong and intelligent defensively. I don't box him into just a DM as he looks useful going forward and encouraging forward play as well. That reminds me. I need to add alwaysberries to my Tesco order. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxstock92 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just watching the Mali game at the moment. I really hope we sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Loxstock92 said: Just watching the Mali game at the moment. I really hope we sign him. Mauritania are probably the worst team in the tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 How did Bissouma and Amadou Haidara perform today together for Mali … ? Also looking at the Mail squad they also have Mohamed Camara who plays for RB Salzburg and is also a DM … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Yeah, still don't think we're getting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted January 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2022 14 hours ago, Loxstock92 said: Just watching the Mali game at the moment. I really hope we sign him. Never heard of him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 15 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Yeah he was good in our game against them. I stated a few times I ended up catching alot of Brighton games by default, and it's why I had a soft spot for them as I saw them play teams off the park and lose or draw, last season that was. He was alwaysbery good IMO. To me looks more like a proper box to box who is extremely strong and intelligent defensively. I don't box him into just a DM as he looks useful going forward and encouraging forward play as well. ye, when i have seen him he very much acted like an 8. I would imagine he can operate as a pure 6, but tbh...once again, as with many players we seem to have/covet, they arent pure 6s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, MaVilla said: ye, when i have seen him he very much acted like an 8. I would imagine he can operate as a pure 6, but tbh...once again, as with many players we seem to have/covet, they arent pure 6s. He isnt a defensive midfielder and is a box to box player with little attacking attributes. same way a lot of people assumed the brilliant Leroy Fer or Philip Billing were defensive midfielders that would change us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryBarrPet Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, MaVilla said: ye, when i have seen him he very much acted like an 8. I would imagine he can operate as a pure 6, but tbh...once again, as with many players we seem to have/covet, they arent pure 6s. I think SG’s ideal is to have three strong box-to-box midfield players where any one can operate as No. 6 when circumstances so dictate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 25m Villa? Seriously, just give them 40 and get it done. Provided he doesn’t go to prison, he’s one of the best in the Prem at his position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: 25m Villa? Seriously, just give them 40 and get it done. Provided he doesn’t go to prison, he’s one of the best in the Prem at his position. Brighton waiting for Newcastle to come and put up the cash, which they most likely will. Can't really blame Brighton for that. I imagine Villa just aren't willing to spend that amount on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Just now, MachoFantastico said: Brighton waiting for Newcastle to come and put up the cash, which they most likely will. Can't really blame Brighton for that. I imagine Villa just aren't willing to spend that amount on him. Then its the wages Newcastle will offer him as well He will definitely be found out at Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJay Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I'd imagine he's our number 1 target, I believe he would transform our midfield and we are most likely at a standstill on negotiations with Brighton and have moved on to our next target as an option, if we can't get this one over the line. Bentancur does look a similar player to Bissouma though, as long he's only asked to sit in front of the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2022 £25m is a bit of a shit offer tbh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, PieFacE said: £25m is a bit of a shit offer tbh I know, right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Then its the wages Newcastle will offer him as well He will definitely be found out at Newcastle FFP is in Newcastles way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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