Tom13 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Great finish. Thought he could have done better with an opportunity first half though (the one which eventually ended with Bailey firing just wide). Found perfectly by Rogers, his touch took it away from goal, I reckon he could have been in straight on goal with a better directed touch to take him away from the defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oishiiniku_uk Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 As others have said, looks so much more effective in the wide areas than as the support striker. Wide left might not be his preferred position, but I thought he still did a good job there. And having him and Bailey on either flank is potentially as threatening as any pair of wingers in the league/Europe. Rogers was playing more central last night, so I wonder if JJ could do similar (I know he drives into the middle with the ball anyway). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 4 hours ago, oishiiniku_uk said: As others have said, looks so much more effective in the wide areas than as the support striker. Wide left might not be his preferred position, but I thought he still did a good job there. And having him and Bailey on either flank is potentially as threatening as any pair of wingers in the league/Europe. Rogers was playing more central last night, so I wonder if JJ could do similar (I know he drives into the middle with the ball anyway). Yup, he's a player made to exploit space, not equipped to be battling with big defenders etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Quote “I spoke with Moussa about his qualities in getting one-v-one, mostly running the opponent behind with him,” said Emery. “Usually he’s playing on the right, but he played on the left in one match against Crystal Palace. I changed our structure tactically because we mostly play inside and get our striker to run against their full-back.” Emery’s recall memory is vivid. Often when the media ask about any of his players, he will remember multiple scenarios from every game. His recollection of Diaby’s 10 minutes on the left against Palace six months ago was a case in point. By moving the Frenchman from the inside-right position to the left this time, Villa could generate the one-v-ones Emery described against Ajax’s back three. “The shape is to play to set players in combinations — one dropping in to get the ball and another running behind,” Emery said. “We can start with 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, but in the end, it is how we are playing with getting the ball inside, dropping in to help our build-up before moving players wide.” Strikingly, all three of Villa’s forward players scored in the second half. Each goal came from exploiting the space Ajax left as they grew desperate with 10 men in the game’s final quarter. Tactical control is Emery’s overarching quest, but picking the right pockets to seize the initiative is a speciality of his in Europe. Ajax went from feeling relatively comfortable to being ripped apart in little time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 09/03/2024 at 06:53, A'Villan said: I dont know with Diaby, but sense that he and Unai will have to come together, and hopefully as consequence the team benefits. 34 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Unai Just what i hoped would happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Quality second half. He really should've started today. Feels a bit odd we start him endlessly over the winter when he was off form and now he's picked up again we're just using him as impact sub. Maybe it's Carrot and stick but miles ahead of what Rogers was offering in the advanced midfield position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Get him back in that starting 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Diaby needs to be in that 11 for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I think he's played himself back into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Time to start him with bailey against wolves. Has looked great in the these last 2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Well well well, it looks like Diaby is back! Confident, beating players, and finding teammates in dangerous areas. Well played! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Good game again. I can't believe he didn't start. Must be a cert after the international break now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 This chap could be huge for us in the run in, just as he was at the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Was always quality. His confidence is showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I really like him. Even when he's struggled with form you can see he's a quality player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 He’s rapid! He has to start now. Should be fresh because he hasn’t had lots of game time in recent months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Seem to have really good chemistry with Bailey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Looks to have got his mojo back at just the right time. Excellent when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Diaby really turned the game when he came on... He should be feeling good and pretty fit too, hopefully this can help Villa in the last part of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Think he was much less hesitant and was getting away from players. Much more to come from Moussa and the right approach from Unai to keep backing him instead of coming down hard on him. This is just a confidence, position, and adaptation issue. There’s a baller in there; just have to get him rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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