sne Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I'd leave Nakamba on the bench against most sides. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Marvellous Nakamba, has a natural nose for the challenge.....our squad has been constructed with insufficient appreciation of players with that skill set.....hence we are left short. He is not to be compared with the other players in our squad, because he is not the same....just like you wouldn't compare Matip with Salah. Its about doing jobs.....not picking your best technically gifted players and expect them to do it....that may work for fantasy football, but in the real world, it doesn't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 16, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: The decision is Luiz is dropped Thats definitely one option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 22 minutes ago, TRO said: Its about doing jobs.....not picking your best technically gifted players and expect them to do it....that may work for fantasy football, but in the real world, it doesn't. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Will he be back after this international break, wasn't the last update that he was 3 weeks away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Our Lord and saviour Nakamba will be back with us soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 On 16/03/2022 at 16:01, sne said: judging by some comments, it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 hours ago, AV82 said: Our Lord and saviour Nakamba will be back with us soon. now,now.....could he be any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) On 16/03/2022 at 15:20, sne said: I'd leave Nakamba on the bench against most sides. we know...you would if we had Declan Rice, too. Edited March 24, 2022 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 When he returns, will it be as the old, mediocre Nakamba, or the recently improved one? I’d say the difference isn’t that big and that he usually plays more or less the same way: with energy but somewhat lacking in skill. While he was injured people were bigging him up as some kind of saviour, which may not help him trying to get back to shape. But I expect Gerrard to play him a lot so should be able to get match fit quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted March 24, 2022 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2022 At this point, and I know this will sound harsh, I'd be looking to develop Iroegbunam over Nakamba. It'll be good to have him fit and he brings another option, but I don't think he starts games and given the choice, I'd keep Tim on the bench. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: At this point, and I know this will sound harsh, I'd be looking to develop Iroegbunam over Nakamba. It'll be good to have him fit and he brings another option, but I don't think he starts games and given the choice, I'd keep Tim on the bench. I think it's more likely Iroegbunam gets a loan to the Championship next season. We seem to be far more fond of these loans ever since Gerrard came in, and can't say I disagree with him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Nakamba deserves to get back into the team. It's clear Sanson isn't an option for Gerrard. So lets see Ramsey rested and Luiz Nakamba McGinn given a chance. Can then be a competition between those 4 for starting places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 People hailed Nakamba has a saviour because he worked really well in Gerrard's system, having the right workrate and mentality to provide adequate cover for the fullbacks when they push forward. Whether that's still the case, time will tell, but I think against the really good sides it's important to have that defensive workhorse midfielder, and Nakamba will definitely get some starts until we can find a replacement who can do his defensive dirtywork and also pass the ball at a level more fitting with our ambition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 If we truly have ambitions to compete at the top, Nakamba is not nor ever will be the player we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Saw him driving towards M6 an hour before kick off so I expect he's very close to a return. I wonder why injured players never stick around for the game? Understandable if their knee is hanging off like. Not the first time I've seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted March 25, 2022 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2022 Looks like he'll play in the U23 game at Villa Park on the 1st April. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 13 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Looks like he'll play in the U23 game at Villa Park on the 1st April. Would imagine he'll be on bench for Wolves and hopefully get 20 minutes to see things out. Probably be tempted to start him v Spurs as feel their formation is going to cause us all sorts of issues so someone to try to sit on Kane is very much needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 26, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2022 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Would imagine he'll be on bench for Wolves and hopefully get 20 minutes to see things out. Probably be tempted to start him v Spurs as feel their formation is going to cause us all sorts of issues so someone to try to sit on Kane is very much needed. Hmm, I think if they're talking about an U23 game to get him back, he'll probably play an hour for the U23's on the 1st, I don't think they'd then risk him for the bench the next day, then I guess depending if he trains well he might make the bench for Spurs or maybe play in another U23 game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJCB Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 24/03/2022 at 07:06, OutByEaster? said: At this point, and I know this will sound harsh, I'd be looking to develop Iroegbunam over Nakamba. It'll be good to have him fit and he brings another option, but I don't think he starts games and given the choice, I'd keep Tim on the bench. He was our best player under gerrard until his injury? He suits the style we want to play these days. If he was fit he’s a guaranteed starter for me in the 6 role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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