Hank Scorpio Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I would be more worried about Cash and Konsa being awful than worrying about Moreno. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 5 hours ago, DJBOB said: I thought he battled Saka well and gave him a lot of grief. Telling that he got under Saka’s skin. Not an easy job trying to mark that Saka-Odegaard-White combo but more than held his own with help from Kamara and Coutinho/Ramsay. And of course a lovely assist. My thoughts exactly! I think he had a great game. If others were as intelligent as he is he would have been played through a few more times too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom13 Posted February 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2023 Thought he was defensively pretty solid today. Was well up for the battle. Going forward though, he gives us something we haven't had for years. Pacey, intelligent runs in behind, he can dribble as well, and crucially, he has the composure for the final cutback. Makes it easier to make the cutback as well as he gets into such good positions. A very good signing IMO. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Has been decent in each game. I have more confidence in him than digne who seems to be going through a rough patch. Seems more energetic better at tackling blocking and attacking than digne too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I think he's a good player. Not fantastic, but can't ask for too much from a player who cost £15m in a nightmare market. Happy we've improved an area of the squad, hopefully Digne has started his last important game for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wict01 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I like Moreno so far. He has a bit of dynamism and the things he does, he tries to do quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 He spent much of the Arsenal match pinned back by Saka and we didn't get to see as much of him in attack (the 2nd goal being an obvious exception). I think that's why Unai started Coutinho and played more of a 4-3-3...he knew Moreno would need to defend and wanted someone else who could provide width on the left. We should see more forward runs from Moreno this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 18/02/2023 at 16:45, Tom13 said: Thought he was defensively pretty solid today. Was well up for the battle. Going forward though, he gives us something we haven't had for years. Pacey, intelligent runs in behind, he can dribble as well, and crucially, he has the composure for the final cutback. Makes it easier to make the cutback as well as he gets into such good positions. A very good signing IMO. Also, cutback is not even in Digne's vocabulary. His whole thing is crossing from deep because he doesn't have the athleticism to overlap like Moreno and get crosses in. It was good at Everton, but it just doesn't suit us right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 22/02/2023 at 12:20, wict01 said: I like Moreno so far. He has a bit of dynamism and the things he does, he tries to do quickly. Yes he's far more proactive than Digne and looks better technically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Keyblade said: Also, cutback is not even in Digne's vocabulary. His whole thing is crossing from deep because he doesn't have the athleticism to overlap like Moreno and get crosses in. It was good at Everton, but it just doesn't suit us right now. Spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Not sure on this guy yet, he can put a decent ball in the box but we’ve not seen it enough yet, other than that I’m not sure he has any other strong features to his game. He needs to work on his positioning, in the game on Saturday there was a moment when Mings was shouting and pointing at him to move wider (when Martinez had possession). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 12m for Moreno, a steal, great player. yeah he isnt perfect, but i dont remember the last time i saw such a progressive/technical full back at Villa, its a sight to behold. And oh my lord is he fast, he's rapid like we thought Bailey was lol. Edited February 25, 2023 by MaVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Reminded me today a little of a certain ex-Villa player currently at Man City when he was running into the box on the left hand side (not as technically gifted of course). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Vastly prefer him to Digne who is just Targett v2 for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) When we played Wolves, and they had the option of either Bueno or Ait-Nouri at left back, both players who are very comfortable on the ball and can both dribble, it stood out more than ever how we were crying out for someone of that ilk in the fullback position. Now we've got one. Edited March 4, 2023 by Tom13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I reckon with a pre season under his belt - this guy will be a “ baller” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 He’s very, active if that’s the word. Never quite know is he going to get dispossessed or beat 3 or 4 men, sprint into the opposition half and get a cross in. Doesn’t seem to plant his feet much ( not a criticism, just an observation ) always kinda bouncing on his heels and keeps moving , yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 18/02/2023 at 18:57, Lupinthe5th said: Better than Tony Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, est1874 said: Vastly prefer him to Digne who is just Targett v2 for me. I don’t think at this next stage of our evolution we need to pick our favourites of one or the other in each position. When Moreno got booked, in a game where the ref was flashing cards, it was amazing to be able to bring on an experienced and accomplished PL player to replace him without dropping the level. Moreno looks like a really smart signing but I actually think Digne is getting a lot of grief right now despite playing pretty well. His ball to Watkins last week for the header Pickford tipped onto the post was lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 Our left side attacking play fell off a cliff when Digne replaced him. He's a great little player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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