PieFacE Posted August 31, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I think every opposition manager, fans and pundits in the PL know our weaknesses. Height? I dunno, I'm not so sure it's as clear cut as that. We don't even know what formation we're going to play when we have a fully fit squad, or how the new signings are all going to fit in. And even if midfield is our big problem, it was good enough to finish 11th last season, finishing around 11th again isn't going to be a huge problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Guilbert season long Loan with obligation to buy according to Fabrizio. Key to keep the squad turning over like this. Frees up space for next summer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) kral to West Ham means one less suitor for McKennie and now gives Spurs free run at him… Edited August 31, 2021 by thabucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 It was also stated by Smith that he identified the weakness as being the ability to maintain possession in attacking areas and not sacrifice it cheaply, putting on defensive pressure in the process. If he feels that has been addressed - which there's a good chance of given the greater spread of quality in that area of the pitch now - then we'll find out just how much midfield is actually an issue. It's certainly looked better in the last two games since Luiz has returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, Rino8 said: Are you suprised there's been no other business this window? Do you think you need more? I thought you'd go mad when you sold Grealish considering your backing etc I'm pretty happy with it. Our future, given that we have a very very promising crop of youth players, is bringing some of those players through (and then eventually selling them). Too many senior players just getting League Cup minutes is an impediment to that. I think the only position we'd have wanted one more is central midfield, but I can take it or leave it; we have midfielders for all different types of situations, yes they don't all always do it but each does it often enough. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted August 31, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Indigo said: It was also stated by Smith that he identified the weakness as being the ability to maintain possession in attacking areas and not sacrifice it cheaply, putting on defensive pressure in the process. If he feels that has been addressed - which there's a good chance of given the greater spread of quality in that area of the pitch now - then we'll find out just how much midfield is actually an issue. It's certainly looked better in the last two games since Luiz has returned. To maintain possession you have to first get possession 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Indigo said: It was also stated by Smith that he identified the weakness as being the ability to maintain possession in attacking areas and not sacrifice it cheaply, putting on defensive pressure in the process. If he feels that has been addressed - which there's a good chance of given the greater spread of quality in that area of the pitch now - then we'll find out just how much midfield is actually an issue. It's certainly looked better in the last two games since Luiz has returned. Bailey and Buendia have high ball retention stats, assume was key element in signing them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, HKP90 said: To maintain possession you have to first get possession 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted August 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2021 I’m disappointed we look so unbalanced as a team now, I thought we’d rectify before the closes but looks not happening. We have only one hair band player in Cash on the right so our left side being hair band less is a weak spot. So either Targett needs to regrow his hair or we are in trouble. Also our calf situation look light across our first team, we don’t seem to have strength in that area which is disappointing. I also worry about diving, we need to repeat the numbers of last season but we don’t have that level of grass eating shenanigans. I think getting the Argentinian balance right will help with one at the back and one towards the front but for some reason we are now lopsided with just a Jamaican upfront but nothing in defence. These mis-steps could cost us in the season. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, thabucks said: Karl to West Ham means one less suitor for McKennie gives Spurs free run at him… Juventus has said McKennie is not going to be sold this window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Based on the way our injuries are going this season, I'd say we need another 22 signings today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Made In Aston said: Juventus has said McKennie is not going to be sold this window Missed that… I’ve come to the conclusion we don’t need him anyhow and I’d prefer we went long term for Tyler Adams from Leipzig if signing USMNT Players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, nick76 said: I think getting the Argentinian balance right will help with one at the back and one towards the front but for some reason we are now lopsided with just a Jamaican upfront but nothing in defence. These mis-steps could cost us in the season. Look we have got the meat (Luiz, Buendia) but where are the potatoes? (Hourihane) I think I want my lunch now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mat Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, nick76 said: I’m disappointed we look so unbalanced as a team now, I thought we’d rectify before the closes but looks not happening. We have only one hair band player in Cash on the right so our left side being hair band less is a weak spot. So either Targett needs to regrow his hair or we are in trouble. Also our calf situation look light across our first team, we don’t seem to have strength in that area which is disappointing. I also worry about diving, we need to repeat the numbers of last season but we don’t have that level of grass eating shenanigans. I think getting the Argentinian balance right will help with one at the back and one towards the front but for some reason we are now lopsided with just a Jamaican upfront but nothing in defence. These mis-steps could cost us in the season. I was hoping we'd bring in a strong beard, seems that's off the cards now too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, Wainy316 said: Based on the way our injuries are going this season, I'd say we need another 22 signings today. Isn't everyone expected to be fit after international window with exception of Trez? Still haven't heard anything about Konsa, assume that's good news if we're letting Guilbert go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, thunderball said: According to Twitter, the outside chance deals that could still happen for Villa today: - McKennie - Damsgaard - Lingard - Kamara .........Don't hold your breath or be disappointed when nothing happens. I reckon its over (thank God!) So far outside they are practically touching the moon! You can see the pigs flying from there. Edited August 31, 2021 by Made In Aston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, CVByrne said: Isn't everyone expected to be fit after international window with exception of Trez? Still haven't heard anything about Konsa, assume that's good news if we're letting Guilbert go. Hopefully. It just seems we're accumulating injuries at a rate of 1 per training session at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: So far outside they are practically touching the moon! You can see the pigs flying from there. Few brighton based accounts on twitter are saying bissouma to villa is on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 They must be confident Konsa will be ok and hasn’t done his ACL or anything too severe. Otherwise we are light again at CB if it is serious and have Revan & Bridge to call upon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, GingerCollins29 said: Few brighton based accounts on twitter are saying bissouma to villa is on Were all the accounts created today? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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