rbcuk Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Has to start against palace was one of the plus points from today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I think he will - he already looks a first pick to me. I think our team is still far from settled and will probably take a few more games, before our best 11 becomes fully clear imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Looks decent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Looks decent Yeah, very encouraging cameo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Yeah he looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Much better than the Burnley appearance. Impressive. Pushing for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Much better than the Burnley appearance. Impressive. Pushing for a start. Where do you play him? Could we see him start as the 10 with Diaby replacing Watkins as the striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Where do you play him? Could we see him start as the 10 with Diaby replacing Watkins as the striker? I'd leave Diaby where he is and get McGinn over to his best position of RM. That leaves up front or LM. Happy with either, but I would continue with Ollie up front probably. When Ramsey comes back he can slot in LM you'd think and Nico could move up front if he's playing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 One of the positives today, looks like he has the highest level in him. I get the feeling he will do something good every time he has the ball, and has the physique to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Where do you play him? Could we see him start as the 10 with Diaby replacing Watkins as the striker? Must see more of him, but up front together with Watkins (yes even after today's game) Diaby RW and Ramsey LW I recon would be our strongest front 4. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Can he play up front? He looks like a very interesting player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Think his size automatically made my brain think he is some sort of target man, which isn't the case. So I had to do a double take when I realised the player spinning out of midfield, with tricky feet, beating players and driving forward was him. I'm sure he could play up front ( Even as I've suggested ( but a quick look at his skill set suggest his attributes may be wasted just lingering up front. Very much a 10 type IMO! Edited September 4, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 The sooner we get him integrated (as well as fully fit and firing) into that first 11, the better. I think Nico and Moussa linking up could be something quite special. As well as their technical prowess, their game intelligence is better than our other attackers… Expect to see some silky build up play and chance creation for Ollie to thrive off… need our attackers to be on the same wavelength and get plenty of practise in terms of attacking play and link up. I think Nico can cover for as well as support Ollie too… Do feel we have genuinely upgraded our attack with him and Moussa… that’s a big positive and something to really look forward to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 7 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Can he play up front? He looks like a very interesting player. No he can't and it needs to stop before people get wound up about it. Mourinho who loves a big centre forwards never even bothered to try it when Tammy and Belotti were useless last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 38 minutes ago, Zatman said: No he can't and it needs to stop before people get wound up about it. Mourinho who loves a big centre forwards never even bothered to try it when Tammy and Belotti were useless last season I ’ll never understand the obsession with using players out of position. ”He’s tall, try him in central defence” or ”looks like he reads the game well, bet he could do a job as DM”. Players generally don’t like being shuffled around to fill gaps and it rarely works. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted September 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 58 minutes ago, Zatman said: No he can't and it needs to stop before people get wound up about it. Mourinho who loves a big centre forwards never even bothered to try it when Tammy and Belotti were useless last season Yeah, false 9, rather than 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Zatman said: No he can't and it needs to stop before people get wound up about it. Mourinho who loves a big centre forwards never even bothered to try it when Tammy and Belotti were useless last season I waa asking the question not saying he should play there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 What position was he playing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: I waa asking the question not saying he should play there wasnt aimed at you but it seems a lot of people online are saying he will soon be starting as our main striker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Jas10 said: What position was he playing here? right sided 2nd striker or support striker behind Tammy Edited September 4, 2023 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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