romavillan Posted April 23, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2013 What happened when he came on ( and granted United did back off ) was to put pressure on Rooney who was dictating play as no one could get close to him.This stopped supply line to RVP so in that regard he did well. absolutely bang on. he should start against sunderland, just tell him to go and put pressure on teh ball and win it back wherever it is on the pitch! our pressing was ten time better with him leading the charge to win it back last night. i'd start KEA, delph and westwood and then if it looks like we need to chance it and attack get zog on for KEA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 23, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 23, 2013 He actually managed to have an impact on a very difficult game. Has certainly put himself back into contention for the next one. Caution has to be made though as he came on after United had already taken their foot off the gas and allowed us to play a bit. The game was already won. But still, he did well. Brought a top save out of DDG aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I recall in the early games he was the one bright spot to the point where when he was injured I was disappointed ,since then he has moved backwards vastly and looked awful everytime he has come on.Last night he was alot better and for me it's a toss up between him and Sylla to start against Sunderland.Gives us more pressing on the ball and leaves Westwood to keep things ticking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 23, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 23, 2013 Not sure we need Sylla against Sunderland. Too defensive. It shows them too much respect and makes us sit deeper inviting them on to us. I think the side that started last night is good enough against Sunderland except for maybe Bennett. I'd bring Karim on earlier though. Maybe give Westwood a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Think he just needs a little confidence. Obviously has a shot on him and always seems to have some neat touches, but irregular playing time has hampered his ability to link up with the rest of the squad. Not convinced with his tackling though and still think Sylla would be better at his position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat_r Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I've only seen KEA play well twice this season, yesterday and when we lost to Everton. Both times when we were chasing the game. Not sure if he should start the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 He was the 'Karim' of the crop against Man U, hopefully he's adapted now and we see some good performances from him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I've only seen KEA play well twice this season, yesterday and when we lost to Everton. Both times when we were chasing the game. Not sure if he should start the next game. Interesting point, would he have played as well in that first half against United when they were rampant. Difficult decision for Lambert to make I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 have a feeling he'll be our next Petrov. In the sense that he struggled at the start but turned out to be a very valuable player for the club and the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted April 24, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2013 Not sure we need Sylla against Sunderland. Too defensive. It shows them too much respect and makes us sit deeper inviting them on to us. I think the side that started last night is good enough against Sunderland except for maybe Bennett. I'd bring Karim on earlier though. Maybe give Westwood a breather. From what I remember against Fulham, Sylla seemed to occupy the same space as KEA tends to. Much higher up the pitch than I expected from a defensive midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'd start him in place of Zog vs Sunderland, put more effort and had more impact on the game vs United than the rest of them combined on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'd start him in place of Zog vs Sunderland, put more effort and had more impact on the game vs United than the rest of them combined on Monday. With our defence we need to score at least 2 goals to beat Sunderland. Nzogbia increases our chances of scoring. I can see an argument to start KEA but not at the expense of Nzogbia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Personally I would start with El Ahmadi. If we start with NZog we've go no-one to bring on to change the game except for Bent maybe, who hasn't made much of an impact this season at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'd start him in place of Zog vs Sunderland, put more effort and had more impact on the game vs United than the rest of them combined on Monday. With our defence we need to score at least 2 goals to beat Sunderland. Nzogbia increases our chances of scoring. I can see an argument to start KEA but not at the expense of Nzogbia. I agree for once . If was an away game id throw KEA in instead of N'Zogbia but as at home and need to attack id start zog if fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 El Ahmadi Adds nothing , if we relying on him to keep us up then god help us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I can see the merits of starting him, but he has been very disappointing over the season, so to start him against Sunderland on the back of a decent half is a huge shout. Personally I would go with the formation which has stood us in good stead over recent weeks; a bad 30 minutes against the champions shouldn't change all that good work. For me this guy could be the next Petrov, or the next Berson. Lambert has a big decision in the summer about whether to keep him or move him on, but he see's him in training, and knows why he bought him in the first place. We have way too many 'ordinary' central midfielders and some need to be moved on to make a place (and free up some funds) for a new one or two. Personally, I see KEA being on his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I think the midfield needs something fresh, a minor shake up. I'd play him, but not deep, he seems to be more effective further forward. Let him play the advanced role, see how he fares. Creativity from the midfield has been dire, he can't be any worse, he also isn't afraid to shoot has good technique and seems to get them on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 One thing that El Mohamadi does seem to excel with for me is his technique, he can strike a ball and play the odd impressive pass. The problem is that in many games he's appeared so slow and weak that the game has just passed him by. He needs time on the ball to make an impact, he had that against MU as they had eased right off the gas and could afford to allow us to play in areas which they felt wouldn't hurt them. I would actually start him against Sunderland at the expense of a sometimes lazy N'Zogbia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I can see the merits of starting him, but he has been very disappointing over the season, so to start him against Sunderland on the back of a decent half is a huge shout. Personally I would go with the formation which has stood us in good stead over recent weeks; a bad 30 minutes against the champions shouldn't change all that good work. For me this guy could be the next Petrov, or the next Berson. Lambert has a big decision in the summer about whether to keep him or move him on, but he see's him in training, and knows why he bought him in the first place. We have way too many 'ordinary' central midfielders and some need to be moved on to make a place (and free up some funds) for a new one or two. Personally, I see KEA being on his way. So harsh, he'll get another season to prove his worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted April 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'd start him in place of Zog vs Sunderland, put more effort and had more impact on the game vs United than the rest of them combined on Monday. With our defence we need to score at least 2 goals to beat Sunderland. Nzogbia increases our chances of scoring. I can see an argument to start KEA but not at the expense of Nzogbia. interesting point, if it's the zog that curled in a nice goal and showed great technique before running out of gas the other week then you have a point. if it's the anonymous running down a blind alley zog then no. who knows which one we'll get if he starts, same can be said of KEA of course, no guarantee we get the second half man u KEA but personally i'd say it's worth a punt because sunderland are now full of confidence and the fascist dick has them knocking it around a lot more than MON's version, so i'd go with KEA just in terms of hassling and work rate to stop them being comfortable on the ball and break up their play defending from the front pressing high up the pitch. also true that we need at least 2 goals and a good zog may well score or create a couple, KEA hit that cracker at old trafford but you'd say he's the less creative for sure. hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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