DCJonah Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Spoony said: Not sure he’s any worse than Buendia has been but Buendia seems to get the support of the fans. I think he's been much worse. At least Buendia has the work rate and attempts to make things happen. Coutinho just can't get into games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Unless we can get Coutinho playing much further up the pitch he'll be pretty useless for us. He frequently is not close enough to the areas of the pitch where he is capable of hurting the opposition. Hopefully Emery can make use of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Coutinho at his worst was still starting 20-odd games for teams in Germany and Spain that were winning trophies and competing in the Champions League. The coaches at those clubs weren't mugs, they didn't pick him out of sympathy or because they were idiots. He has talent, ability and can play a very effective role in any team. He will start most games under Emery, as will Buendia. They're both talented players that should be in Europe and with any luck Emery will get the best out of them to drag us there 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 minute ago, skarroki said: He will start most games under Emery, as will Buendia. How's that going to work then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: How's that going to work then? Probably by playing them in their actual positions that made us buy them in the first place. Buendia played on the right almost every game for Norwich and Coutinho played off the left or in the 10. Ideally we need some pace in the team so Bailey has to play which forces Coutinho into the 10. With what we have this has to be miles better than playing Watkins wide if you ask me. My only concern is how physically weak it might make the midfield but Bailey and Buendia work hard and with Luiz/Kamara CM I think it's okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: How's that going to work then? They started together at the Etihad last May and we pasted them in the first half. Total collapse in the second half, but Buendia and Coutinho were rampant for 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 But generally, Phil seems disinterested. As if he's just going through the motions. Playing football because that's what he is supposed to do, but not because he wants to. He doesn't seem to take any pleasure in it. There's no demonstrable joy or intensity in his body language and actual game play. He seems checked out, completely. Hopefully Emery can rekindle the fire. If not, we are set to take a massive loss on Phil. We are already taking a loss in terms of output on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Not even on the bench. Is he injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Good. He is absolutely shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Bold move by the gaffer if he's fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Must be injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Any chance he had of getting into the Brazil squad again is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, AndyM3000 said: Must be injured. Yeah, he's not going to drop him from the squad in his first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 will be interesting to see if Couts can force his way back in, or whether Emery doesnt see him as mobile/physical enough to play in his system. i would bet money that Emery has been given the reins to entirely build the team/project in his image, with zero come back for dropping/offloading whoever he wants as long as he turns the club around (unlike his time at Arsenal with Ozil etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 We need Gerrard to get another PL job somehow and take him off our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Why would he not be dropped? He doesn't score, doesn't assist, doesn't get into positions to do either, can't run, can't beat people, can't out muscle people, doesn't make key passes , doesn't /can't work hard and looks disinterested. But deep down he's a really good player! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Why would he not be dropped? He doesn't score, doesn't assist, doesn't get into positions to do either, can't run, can't beat people, can't out muscle people, doesn't make key passes , doesn't /can't work hard and looks disinterested. But deep down he's a really good player! He is still a good technical player but his lack of movement is why he isnt a top 5 European league player anymore. Move to MLS or maybe Portugal/Netherlands/Turkey and he would probably play better Shambles to sign him permanently 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchnry Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 He's not showing as injured on livescore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Was so excited by the performance and obviously result today that I didn't even cop he wasn't in the squad at all until the final subs were being made. Wow, bold move by Emery, really says a lot. Wonder if we'll try to sell him in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 We have a smart manager. Hopefully a MLS team will pick this guy up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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