JPJCB Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I'm wondering if we should go Torres, Carlos, and Konsa at RB for solidity. I’d do this against Everton given it’s a dyche team and they’ll put pressure on us aerially. That’s supposedly Pau’s weakness so it makes sense to bring in Carlos to compensate. Alternatively you could put chambers in at right back to help in some respect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Cometh the hour... He was rated as one of the top centre backs in Europe. Guess we'll find out now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2023 Looks slow. And for a team that plays a high line that's not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 46 minutes ago, AndyM3000 said: Our defence could be Foyth - Carlos - Pau - Moreno by the start of Sept. Thats chilling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just now, PieFacE said: Looks slow. And for a team that plays a high line that's not good. Newcastle have a very rapid frontline these days. Everton and Burnley not so much so have to give him time to add to premier league. I thought his passing was good at times so that's actually a key part of stuff we need to do to get to next level eventually, have CBs who can link up with midfield and even the forward line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I don’t think you can read anything into today’s performance. He’s clearly very very good on the ball, that was obvious, but the defensive qualities will require him to form an understanding with the rest of the back line, to learn how to impose himself vocally, etc - all of that will take time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Konsa needs to act as the senior defender but don't think it's in his character either. Surely that should be the older Spanish international with Champions League experience 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, villan95 said: Did Emery not play a high line at Villarreal with Pau? PL is a whole different animal. Diaby got chased down by center back today. Everyone is fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, Zatman said: Surely that should be the older Spanish international with Champions League experience His English is pretty limited I think currently so it won't be in depth instructions to a teammate during a break in play that Mings would offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Rightdm00 said: PL is a whole different animal. Diaby got chased down by center back today. Everyone is fast. PL may be quicker but I still think Pau will cope with it. I don't think he's a slouch by any means. That was Gordon who chased after Diaby if we're thinking of the same incident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, VillaChris said: His English is pretty limited I think currently so it won't be in depth instructions to a teammate during a break in play that Mings would offer. Depends what nationality his teammates are........... With Martinez behind him, Moreno on one side and Carlos (yes, I know he speaks Portuguese and not Spanish) and potentially a Spanish right back on the other, I suspect he'll get on OK. Yes in other cases there'll be a barrier, but it's surmountable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 If it wasn’t for Pau, Emi would have been sent off for that tackle on Almiron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, VillaChris said: His English is pretty limited I think currently so it won't be in depth instructions to a teammate during a break in play that Mings would offer. Luck that Dinge, Carlos, Luiz , Martinez all speak Spanish then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I think he will need 3-4 months before being up to the standards we need in this league. As with most of the defenders we buy from Primera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, DeepDish said: I think he will need 3-4 months before being up to the standards we need in this league. As with most of the defenders we buy from Primera. I believe that would have been the plan unfortunately we don’t have that luxury anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2023 Step up to the plate, Pau and Diego. It's your time to show what you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 This is not ideal for him to adjust to the league. However when you cost £35m and are earning £7m a year, you don't get much leeway to be honest. Up the Pau. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, DeepDish said: I think he will need 3-4 months before being up to the standards we need in this league. As with most of the defenders we buy from Primera. Moreno didn't take that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 hours ago, DeepDish said: I think he will need 3-4 months before being up to the standards we need in this league. As with most of the defenders we buy from Primera. I’d hope a £35m defender adapts quicker than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 13, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2023 8 hours ago, duke313 said: If it wasn’t for Pau, Emi would have been sent off for that tackle on Almiron. Nah. There were three defenders back, and the Newcastle player was heading to the corner. It was never a red card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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