avfc1982am Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Looked a little complacent, as did Carlos in the first half but such a class player. He just needs a little time to adapt imo. Nothing to worry about with him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Think we should allow him some time to settle and improve… these last two games have been very useful in that sense. An adaptation period was required… harsh to judge immediately… He is pure quality and it will shine through… has come up against many dangerous players while winning EL and playing in CL let’s not forget… Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Looks slow to me - Just reminds you how quick Mings is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Uncle Albert Posted August 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2023 I hope I'm wrong about him but even in those opening 15 mins against inferior opposition he looked a rabbit in the headlights, clumsy and slow even his supposed strength being his ball work looked suspect. 1 1 2 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theboyangel Posted August 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2023 Just now, Uncle Albert said: I hope I'm wrong about him but even in those opening 15 mins against inferior opposition he looked a rabbit in the headlights, clumsy and slow even his supposed strength being his ball work looked suspect. sometimes I think we expect too much at times. He was in another new centre back partnership in a different back four, whilst still acclimatising to a new club, country and language. And considering he’s been thrown in at the deep end due to Mings’ unfortunate injury he’s doing well. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 His progressive passes are a thing of beauty. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 You can see how he's going to be important to how we play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Emery wants the two 6s to get on the ball and play it forward into the attacking 5. If the opposition want to double mark them, our 6s will drop deeper opening up space between them and our two 10s to drop into. This is where Pau with his excellent passing can pick out Diaby or McGinn who can then get wide to LB/RM wingers or through to Watkins. I also like Carlos as the other CB at the base of the three. Keeps it simple and has a switch pass on him which after he gets back match sharpness can do out wide from the base CB position 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Not impressive so far. Good he's had two matches v rubbish opponents to ease in. Some tough tests coming up starting on Sunday. Up the Pau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: sometimes I think we expect too much at times. He was in another new centre back partnership in a different back four, whilst still acclimatising to a new club, country and language. And considering he’s been thrown in at the deep end due to Mings’ unfortunate injury he’s doing well. Yes maybe your right, let's see how he settles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, DCJonah said: You can see how he's going to be important to how we play. Yep I think he will be key in the strategy of taking risks at the back to create a fake turnover/transition and catch the opposition out of shape. Looks to have a great eye for a pass as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Zatman said: pace, Danjuma did him once at the weekend and even a Hibs lad outpaced him tonight. His passing is ace though To be fair, thats the same for a lot of centre backs in the league I think as we've had konsa and mings for so long we've got used to both cbs having rapid pace, which often isnt the case He'll need to be spot on with his positioning and reading of the game to make up for lack of pace, but those are his real strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Kin hell - he’s going to need at least 6 months to get acclimatised to the UK , the league his teammates the physicality of the league . British players are more physical than their European counterparts too. So even Hibs would have had one or two moments against him. Strewth give him a chance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 can see him improving. will take some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chicken Field Posted August 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) No, he doesn't deserve time, all I ask for is instant perfection, is that too much to ask for. 2 starts and 0 conceded, where our oppositions have nearly been able to create one decent opportunity between them, its just not good enough. Edited August 24, 2023 by Chicken Field 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellbergsBeard Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Not impressive so far. Good he's had two matches v rubbish opponents to ease in. Some tough tests coming up starting on Sunday. Up the Pau. But if we beat Burnley will we still look at it as a tough game? Or will it be another one we should have won. the fact we are winning games we should win without conceding should be a positive for our cbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 39 minutes ago, MellbergsBeard said: But if we beat Burnley will we still look at it as a tough game? Or will it be another one we should have won. the fact we are winning games we should win without conceding should be a positive for our cbs. Yes I'll look at it as a tough game even if we win 3-0. We'll have played very very well. This Burnley are much better than Everton and Hibs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: Kin hell - he’s going to need at least 6 months to get acclimatised to the UK , the league his teammates the physicality of the league . British players are more physical than their European counterparts too. So even Hibs would have had one or two moments against him. Strewth give him a chance. We need to put him on the Zaniolo and Diego Carlos athletic body plan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2023 He's excellent. He's not the quickest, so he'll get rinsed a few times this season. But the upside is huge. He's going to be so important to how we play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Will be interesting to see how he copes with Haaland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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