Popular Post Frodo Posted July 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 To think this guys had 2 games & handful of training sessions as much as his goal was great today I thought his best contribution today was that ball he played to Matty Cash between the defenders which led to the Watkins chance in the box, that was a sublime ball & that shows us he has a very intelligent footballing Brain along with his pace & finishing, lads going to be next level for us 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) 1st time really watching him today but he plays with his head up and sees the clever passes between defences. His highlights was mainly him dribbling so wasnt expecting that Edited July 30, 2023 by Zatman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefeet1980 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 This lad is very, very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I was surprised how good his first touch was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: I was surprised how good his first touch was Really? He cost 50m euros odd 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Zatman said: 1st time really watching him today but he plays with his head up and sees the clever passes between defences. His highlights was mainly him dribbling so wasnt expecting that Yep. He is going to be more Mane than Bailey for sure. He is from what i have seen so far going to have as much of an impact on our team as Ash did the first time he played for us . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Didn't think he was much good to be honest. Two in two though and very tasty dangerous balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Please stay injury free . Looks like he will definitely be capable of hitting double figures in goals and assists with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 11 hours ago, The_Steve said: One of the most natural finishers I’ve seen, what a talent. We are going to scare a lot of defences with him. He’s not a natural finisher. When he first joined Leverkusen it was his weakest aspect. He’s just worked hard to improve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 The thing that jumped out at me is that he thinks as quickly as he moves. This especially extends to his positioning, passing and movement - he's just as comfortable linking things up and playing in tight spaces as he is racing over the top or down the wing. I'd be very surprised if he doesn't establish himself as a key player very quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2023 He plays a bit like Bailey. But you know, good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Rewatching his goal against Brentford. I love the way he creates masses of space for himself by turning Jensen inside out. Look at how the gap between him and Jensen increases when he shifts it onto his left foot. Jensen starts off facing him, giving him a little space because he is trying to anticipate what comes next. Within less than a second Diaby has turned him 90 degrees. He's like a basketball player in how he can face up with a defensive player. Meanwhile, as the other defenders move to close him down, our players fill the penalty area, pushing back their defensive line (Mings probably gets a little too close to Diaby and blocks Dougie's chances of receiving the cutback and striking from the D). All of this creates space for Philogene on the other side of the penalty area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: Rewatching his goal against Brentford. I love the way he creates masses of space for himself by turning Jensen inside out. Look at how the gap between him and Jensen increases when he shifts it onto his left foot. Jensen starts off facing him, giving him a little space because he is trying to anticipate what comes next. Within less than a second Diaby has turned him 90 degrees. He's like a basketball player in how he can face up with a defensive player. Meanwhile, as the other defenders move to close him down, our players fill the penalty area, pushing back their defensive line (Mings probably gets a little too close to Diaby and blocks Dougie's chances of receiving the cutback and striking from the D). All of this creates space for Philogene on the other side of the penalty area. Tbh it's dreadful defending, showing him inside onto his stronger foot to shoot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, Condimentalist said: Tbh it's dreadful defending, showing him inside onto his stronger foot to shoot. From the clips I've seen, he doesn't really have a stronger/weaker foot. Seems equally good on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, Condimentalist said: Tbh it's dreadful defending, showing him inside onto his stronger foot to shoot. A little harsh, if he hadn’t Diaby easily goes on the outside. Probably needed some support. Plus keeper should have saved it really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogen Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I was worried he was a bit small but he's a ball of power too which is great to see. If he's intelligent and can do what Emery asks of him then I think this will work out brilliantly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, bobzy said: From the clips I've seen, he doesn't really have a stronger/weaker foot. Seems equally good on both. It's true he is pretty two footed, which is hard to defend, but stronger with his left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: Rewatching his goal against Brentford. I love the way he creates masses of space for himself by turning Jensen inside out. Look at how the gap between him and Jensen increases when he shifts it onto his left foot. Jensen starts off facing him, giving him a little space because he is trying to anticipate what comes next. Within less than a second Diaby has turned him 90 degrees. He's like a basketball player in how he can face up with a defensive player. Meanwhile, as the other defenders move to close him down, our players fill the penalty area, pushing back their defensive line (Mings probably gets a little too close to Diaby and blocks Dougie's chances of receiving the cutback and striking from the D). All of this creates space for Philogene on the other side of the penalty area. I keep watching this waiting to see the goal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 When a player turns up and instantly fits as though he’s always been there - that’s diaby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post picicata Posted August 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, Jareth said: When a player turns up and instantly fits as though he’s always been there - that’s diaby Not sure it fits to the tune but nice try 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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