Qwpzxjor1 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Apparently Villa coaches have been working on the physical side to his game. Lambert liked his touch and skill, but feels he is too weak. I'm sure when Helenius was signed he was told the plan (I remember some interview somewhere where he said he was surprised to even be included on the bench this season) so maybe it's just a case of working on the attributes the coaches feel he's lacking before putting him in the first team. When Benteke signed he couldn't shoot, but our coaches worked hard with him on his technique. Maybe this is the same, just the other way around. Helenius has the movement and the skill and the finishing abilities, he just needs the strength to handle defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I remember some interview somewhere where he said he was surprised to even be included on the bench this season, so maybe it's just a case of working on the attributes the coaches feel he's lacking before putting him in the first team. Indeed and this has been said over and over yet it's constantly ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Apparently Villa coaches have been working on the physical side to his game. Lambert liked his touch and skill, but feels he is too weak. I'm sure when Helenius was signed he was told the plan (I remember some interview somewhere where he said he was surprised to even be included on the bench this season) so maybe it's just a case of working on the attributes the coaches feel he's lacking before putting him in the first team. When Benteke signed he couldn't shoot, but our coaches worked hard with him on his technique. Maybe this is the same, just the other way around. Helenius has the movement and the skill and the finishing abilities, he just needs the strength to handle defenders. Yeah, but still, that seems a bit too oldschool thinking for my like. Bowery plays, he a bit stronger perhaps but got f* all ability (except with the wheelchair) It's not like Helenius got scoliosis or frailty syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Well done for scoring first goal in competitive games today Nicklas I bet Lambert drops him for Weimann against Arsenal, the kid deserves to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) Well done for scoring first goal in competitive games today Nicklas I bet Lambert drops him for Weimann against Arsenal, the kid deserves to start Agree with this, give him a chance! Edited January 4, 2014 by sir_gary_cahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Good for you Nicklas. Hope you get to start against Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Give the guy a chance with Agbonlahor up front. He can do no worse than Benteke and Weimann have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I didn't see the game today, was it a good goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonoridge91 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I honestly believe if Helenius had started the game against Sheffield we might of stood a chance in place of Weimann, apparently Benteke missed some real sitters, Helenius apparently has good finishing so who knows. Hopefully he gets given a chance soon in the league though. Especially with Kozak out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Well done mate. Got to start at arsenal, form the radio coverage sounds like weimann n Trekkers had a shocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Well done mate. Got to start at arsenal, form the radio coverage sounds like weimann n Trekkers had a shocker They did, but it's not that shocking anymore. They've been unacceptably poor for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Pin-balled to him in the box, took it well I thought. He's something different, if only he was stronger in the tackle/aerial challenge. I'm wondering if he could play just behind Benteke? Maybe this combination could work?.... Bacuna Westwood Delph Agbonlahor Helenius Benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Does he look like he has bulked up any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Pleased for him getting his first goal today. Hope he's given some chances in the league now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretFondu Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Lambert would be so arrogant and stubborn to not play Helenius over Weimann.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I wouldn't play him against arsenal. He's very technical obviously, but against a side that will have as much of the ball as arsenal weimanns work rate is more important IMO. Use him against the lower sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Helenius made a bit of a difference today. On another day he could have been a heroic saviour. We could do with Arse and Spuds drawing, so our game is postponed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I wouldn't play him against arsenal. He's very technical obviously, but against a side that will have as much of the ball as arsenal weimanns work rate is more important IMO. Use him against the lower sides. Weimann isn't displaying any workrate anyhow. Have you seen his back-tracking recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I thought he was great when he came on & I hope he gets a start next game. However, we all know Lambert will still play Weimann.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Really pleased for NH - great to score his first competitve goal for the club in front of the Holte End. It sounded like he linked up well with Benteke earlier but the latter missed those chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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