VillaChris Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I actually think he'll be a wide option for next few weeks. See how he does. Then get some run outs at LB when we're starting to phase out Digne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted January 13, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 2 things in his interview": He's quick He likes to get to the byline. So if you are wondering how to play against a low block, you have 3 choices: Try to play through, try to play over or try to play around. You simply cannot do the last unless you get to the byline. By doing that, all the low block participants are no longer facing the ball in front of them. They are either facing their own goal or facing sideways. Now you can run into the spaces, since you are less likely to be tracked - ready to get onto a cross/cutback. Really looking forward to watching him play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarethRDR Posted January 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 minute ago, ozvillafan said: He's quick He likes to get to the byline. That's a relief, because as we all know; you can be slow or fast, but you must get to the line. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 13, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 He's a wingback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, mjmooney said: He's a wingback. He is. But we don't have anyone to play in front of him at the moment. So do we play him on front of Digne until we do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, MrBlack said: He is. But we don't have anyone to play in front of him at the moment. So do we play him on front of Digne until we do? That’s not how Emery plays though. He has an attacking fullback and a Ramsey/Buendia infront who come inside. I really don’t think we will see the Digne/Moreno combo that some are suggesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, av1 said: That’s not how Emery plays though. He has an attacking fullback and a Ramsey/Buendia infront who come inside. I really don’t think we will see the Digne/Moreno combo that some are suggesting. True, I meant in the sense that there is noone fit or in form to play that role in front of him at the moment. Maybe Ramsey is ready to start, In which case I'd expect Moreno to start left back if eligible...said the same in the pre match thread. I just think Ramsey doesn't completely match the profile of the left midfielder that Emery is after. Maybe he does. Guess we'll see if he starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Have we had confirmation that he can or cant feature later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, turvontour said: Have we had confirmation that he can or cant feature later? Not yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 27 minutes ago, MrBlack said: He is. But we don't have anyone to play in front of him at the moment. So do we play him on front of Digne until we do? Of course we have someone to play in front of him Buendia, Ramsey or Mcginn. Depending on the phase of play the back 4 becomes a back 3 like it has in several matches under Emery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 minute ago, gwi1890 said: Of course we have someone to play in front of him Buendia, Ramsey or Mcginn. Depending on the phase of play the back 4 becomes a back 3 like it has in several matches under Emery. See above. McGinn is injured, Ramsey coming back from injury, and Buendia been very poor lately. A shadow of what he is capable of. That said, Digne has also been pretty bad so not sure playing him instead of one of the other two options (ramsey/buendia) is really a viable choice. Just seeing if anyone thought it was. I'm hoping Ramsey's run out against Stevenage and another few days training will mean he's fine for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 56 minutes ago, av1 said: Buendia infront who come inside. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Kinda ridiculous that in 2023 in the digital age we live in that a bloke signs on a Thursday and might not be available for selection on a Friday. Registration, paperwork etc. Talking minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnnyp said: Kinda ridiculous that in 2023 in the digital age we live in that a bloke signs on a Thursday and might not be available for selection on a Friday. Registration, paperwork etc. Talking minutes. Isn't it all still done by fax? FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Gonna be a fun one to watch, expecting a lot of heart in mouth moments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 8 hours ago, GarethRDR said: That's a relief, because as we all know; you can be slow or fast, but you must get to the line. **** this is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 13, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 13, 2023 Just realised Alex Moreno and Ay Macarena have the same syllables for a handy chant. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Might have a few clangers but a breath of fresh air on the left finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Lovely to have a full back who is good on the ball, and fast!......woop woop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Good debut that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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