OutByEaster? Posted December 7, 2023 Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 His confidence grew in the game with some lovely little flicks and tricks toward the end - he's playing really well at the moment. They told us he was lazy, difficult to motivate, slow - they reckoned without a manager who could turn him into a human dynamo; running, pressing, covering space, fighting for balls. Unai has helped Youri find his mojo and he's loving it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Remember when the rags were saying he was on the verge of demanding a move because he wasn't playing enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Took him 5 months or so to fit into Emery's system - feels like that should be our baseline expectation for any new player. What Emery has them doing isn't simple. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Changed the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Undroppable at the moment JJs got hia work cut out trying to get back in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Undroppable at the moment JJs got hia work cut out trying to get back in! It’s a positive not having to rush him back. He can start European games. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Need a gif of that little drag back/burst through he pulled on 2/3 of their players last night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Love him further forward. In the double pivot, not a great fit because he lacks Kamara's defensive nous and ability to carry the ball up the pitch. But up front, he can use his quick touches and a partner like Bailey or Diaby overlapping as well as the ever present danger of launching a ball over the top or through to Watkins. And he can also help out of possession by pressing with Ollie or dropping into the midfield when they come into our half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ender4 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 14 hours ago, ChicagoVillan1983 said: Took him 5 months or so to fit into Emery's system - feels like that should be our baseline expectation for any new player. What Emery has them doing isn't simple. That's a really good point. A bit like players at Man City under Pep, takes most players 6-12 months to properly show their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 7, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, KentVillan said: wow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 21 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Christ we have some ballers right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 He has basically replaced Buendia rather than become a rotation option in the double pivot. He must be loving his new position. Spending years playing in central mid with Maddison having fun around the box and now showing his worth. Best short passer in our squad . One of the best long passers in our squad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 7 hours ago, gwi1890 said: It’s a positive not having to rush him back. He can start European games. Or Arsenal if someone is exhausted from last night! Plenty of games to go around 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) Shouldn't be on the second page. Watched the goal back again. The quickness of thought, communication and pass/interplay between him and Bailey, then McGinn was sublime filth. * Did look shot/knackered though. Edited December 9, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Shouldn't be on the second page. Watched the goal back again. The quickness of thought, communication and pass/interplay between him and Bailey, then McGinn was sublime filth. * Did look shot/knackered though. And put Ollie through for another great chance. He's such a clever footballer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Looked like he was holding his thigh when he went off. Fingers crossed he's OK as he is so good right now and he'd fit really well In for Luiz againdt Brentford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Just love the way he plays tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Need him fit and ready for Brentford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) that pass he made to break the line for bailey to run on to (leading to the goal), was sublime, he didnt hesitate, received the ball, quick adjustment and split their defence. Quality. Also, i know there was all the hoo-ha about him not starting early in the campaign, but he has just started two of our key matches (Man City/Arsenal) and done the business, hopefully all that nonsense can be put to bed now. Edited December 9, 2023 by MaVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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