Villarocker Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I don't think anyone would be back in for Benteke until he's at least played a few games and shown he's over his injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenko#4 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I think he has a whole lot more to his game than the just being the 'big target man' though, that is just how Paul Lambert has decided to use him. He is mobile, quick, good on the deck, and has a lot more football intelligence than Carroll (fingers crossed those things are still there when he comes back from injury). Rodgers has already shown that he is looking at a 'plan b' by purchasing Rickie Lambert, who I would not have had down as a player who fits in Rodgers style of play. With Suarez going he may have to look at a new 'plan a' now, as they are not going to be able to replace Suarez like-for-like with the same level of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 He needs to improve his first touch. I don't remember it being poor his first season, but mis controlled a lot of the balls played to his feet this year. (Which granted, wasn't many) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay.P.A Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 ^ I think at times he shows he has world class control on the ball, even to feet. Some poor touches every now and then is the norm anyway really. I think sometimes he thinks too far ahead with what he's going to do with the ball so controlling it is already a foregone conclusion, and then sometimes he ends up mis controlling the ball. But his taking the ball out of mid-air trapping is brilliant, on the chest or even the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I don't think anyone would be back in for Benteke until he's at least played a few games and shown he's over his injury. Definitely. If he comes back a fitter or better player, then you can probably kiss him goodbye around January window time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) I don't think anyone would be back in for Benteke until he's at least played a few games and shown he's over his injury. Definitely. If he comes back a fitter or better player, then you can probably kiss him goodbye around January window time.. People say this every single year - it never happens. He'll likely leave next summer, although we've been saying that too for the past two seasons as well... Edited July 13, 2014 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 To be fair mantis he was close to going last summer and this summer he is long term injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Can't see us selling him in Jan. We will need him and it would make no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 To be fair mantis he was close to going last summer and this summer he is long term injured I'm fully aware of that, just pointing out that he's still here despite people constantly going on about how he will leave in the next transfer window. I think he'll be gone next summer though if he stays fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 the main thing is is to get Benteke back fit and at his best as soon as possible. Next season, who knows? So much can happen with the club, especially if sold. We may be in a position where we don't have to sell Benteke and be able to buy in players of a similar standard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 If he plays before the autumn, our best hope of keeping him until the summer (without fresh investment), is if he has an average return to action. I hope he scores a few low key goals for us and helps us win games with a few assists. I then hope he enjoys a storming second half of the season - starting from around late January, just as the transfer window closes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 To be fair mantis he was close to going last summer and this summer he is long term injured Only Spuds bid for him and he turned them down , suggesting he wants a big club and is happy to bide his time to find one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I hope Benteke comes back flying and has a great season from the off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2014 To be fair mantis he was close to going last summer and this summer he is long term injuredOnly Spuds bid for him and he turned them down , suggesting he wants a big club and is happy to bide his time to find one ? He turned down spurs? I thought they wouldn't match our valuation of him? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted July 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 13, 2014 To be fair mantis he was close to going last summer and this summer he is long term injured Only Spuds bid for him and he turned them down , suggesting he wants a big club and is happy to bide his time to find one ? He turned down spurs? I thought they wouldn't match our valuation of him? That's what I heard from a reliable person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) I thought he put the transfer request in once spurs made a bid. Edited July 13, 2014 by DCJonah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I thought he put the transfer request in once spurs made a bid. There were lots of claims that Levy sanctioned the move and Benteke wanted the move but Villas Boas wanted Soldado and it was Spurs that pulled out. But then again delusional Spurs fans and their club love re-writing history so somebody else always takes the blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13, 2014 Trent, what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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