Popular Post StanBalaban Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2023 Bit of an unsung hero. Having a great season so far, and vitally important that he didn't leave over the summer. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 29, 2023 One of our most consistent performers so far. Well done Lucas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Brilliant today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 A brilliant cross today which helped lead to Diaby's goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Improving all the time says alot about his attitude and Emery to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Is it just me or does anyone else think he sometimes holds back when there’s plenty of space to run into down the left. I’m not putting him down just an observation. I like him and definitely think he adds to the team . Works very hard too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: Is it just me or does anyone else think he sometimes holds back when there’s plenty of space to run into down the left. I’m not putting him down just an observation. I like him and definitely think he adds to the team . Works very hard too. That's the fundamental difference between him and Moreno. Moreno likes to get behind the defenders and cut the ball back (or maybe run at the defenders). Digne is content to cross from deeper. When Moreno is back, the choice between them will depend on the tactics that Unai wants for the match. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 The advantage of Digne not bombing forward is that the opposition often afford him a lot of space to cross deep. He’s got extra time for a cross and when getting forward he can still ping in a great ball. With the amount of game time he’s had I don’t blame him for needlessly always getting forward when pace isn’t going to be his best quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: Is it just me or does anyone else think he sometimes holds back when there’s plenty of space to run into down the left. I’m not putting him down just an observation. I like him and definitely think he adds to the team . Works very hard too. He doesn't have the pace like Cash or Moreno. He prefers to work angles to get through down the wing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MWARLEY2 Posted October 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2023 I think these days we can answer any question about why a player does or doesnt do something...... its because thats what Emery wants. Balance is everything. He wants to attack as much as possible while making sure we dont leave the defence exposed. Is it 1 goal and 5 assists this season so far ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 2 hours ago, turvontour said: He doesn't have the pace like Cash or Moreno. He prefers to work angles to get through down the wing. Moreno also works angles very well, and can beat a man in a tight space unlike Cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I've said it before and I'll say it again: remember when people thought he was a downgrade on Targett? Definitely one of the unsung heroes of this season. Moreno will struggle to get back to being the Number 1 LB tbh. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Fair enough. Obviously I’m not the manager so he’s probably doing what he’s told by Emery. Some valid points made above. Wasn’t a dig I just find myself telling him to push on into the space on the left and get forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 hours ago, Mantis said: Moreno will struggle to get back to being the Number 1 LB tbh. No chance if he's back to the level he was pre-injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 11 hours ago, Mantis said: Moreno will struggle to get back to being the Number 1 LB tbh. You reckon? Moreno can do things that Digne just can't. He can play in tight spaces, can beat players without needing a load of space in behind and his cutbacks are just deadly. He gives our attack a whole 'nother dimension. And I agree that Digne's been good, he's a likeable guy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 48 minutes ago, Tom13 said: You reckon? Moreno can do things that Digne just can't. He can play in tight spaces, can beat players without needing a load of space in behind and his cutbacks are just deadly. He gives our attack a whole 'nother dimension. And I agree that Digne's been good, he's a likeable guy as well. Moreno is better but ultimately Digne is performing really well and we're performing really well with him in the team. I mean tbf Emery as we all know is very big on the tactical side so once Moreno is fit he may drop Digne for him for that reason even though it may seem harsh, but Digne is definitely going to be giving Emery some questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2023 He had big, very clear eyes. Where sometimes lightning flashed As the storms pass in the sky. He was covered with tattoos That I never quite understood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Digne's been very good this season, although I reckon he'll still eventually be off once Moreno is back and if a left back does come in. He's clearly a top professional and a more than capable footballer, I think Emery just prefers a different profile there, which is probably why Moreno was signed in the first place. Think there's some similarities to the Ings situation: he clearly had ability and Emery was more than capable of getting output from him when required, but it was very clear he wasn't first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I think Digne will continue on until we get another LB profile or we find a suitor for him. I think you don't have as many transfer rumours as he did over the summer without there being some truth in it. That being said, his particular profile of deliveries is useful against low block sides. Opponents, especially low pressing ones, have been giving him acres of space and if they continue to do so, Digne's delivery will eventually cause some trouble. Against higher pressing teams, I would expect more of Moreno. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Been very impressed with him this season...and he is not bad in the air, which is still important in my eyes. glad we never sold him. Edited October 31, 2023 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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