Do you agree Emerson is a god awful middle third player / RWB?
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I am choosing to interpret the left-footed and not hugely pacy Kulu being mooted at RWB to mean that auditions are open to fill that position.
The idea of playing Kulusevski at RWB is just depressing, like when Poch lined up Son at LWB that one time. And if it HAD to be done I'd much rather have Lucas playing there with Kulu at RW. Even then I'd still only do it if we were chasing a goal in a must-win game.
A lot folks are ragging on Emerson but he seems ok to me- I mean he's young and learning still., right? I feel like with another half a season with Conte he can step up to a higher level of attacking play. Also makes me wish we had a buyback for KWP- he would have been a nice 2nd choice RWB for us. Maybe if Newcastle are relegated we can grab Trippier in the summer?
Everyone seems to want us to compete with Chelsea and Man City immediately- I don't really understand that as I don't think it's realistic. We need to expect some tough games (losses) and at least another season of hard work (including in the transfer market) before we can hope to really challenge them.
A lot folks are ragging on Emerson but he seems ok to me- I mean he's young and learning still., right? I feel like with another half a season with Conte he can step up to a higher level of attacking play. Also makes me wish we had a buyback for KWP- he would have been a nice 2nd choice RWB for us. Maybe if Newcastle are relegated we can grab Trippier in the summer?
Everyone seems to want us to compete with Chelsea and Man City immediately- I don't really understand that as I don't think it's realistic. We need to expect some tough games (losses) and at least another season of hard work (including in the transfer market) before we can hope to really challenge them.
Next Matt Doherty
You rate Ndombele. Go follow Lyon, your opinion is invalid.
He's got a footballing brain. Unlike Moura and Bergwijn etc. (not saying they don't have other strengths)
Harry will enjoy him.
Good introduction. Good on the ball, skilful, some nice interplay and could’ve had an assist if Bergwijn hadn’t fucked up.
Part of the reason he looks slow is because he quite obviously plays with his head up. We have more than enough speedsters in the team, will be nice to see someone with a bit of guile.
And hopefully will help us against the proverbial parked bus.
On the ball stuff will come, even in his short time on the pitch you saw his touch and his delivery become more sure after a couple of awkward early moments. Off the ball stuff, both in terms of where to be when we’re attacking but what to do when we’re out of possession, already both look spot on.
The important thing is that people don’t expect a speed merchant. That is NOT his game
A bit too unselfish but that's to be expected from a 21 year old in his first game . But he got himself into dangerous positions a few times and passed with good precision. If Kane and Bergwijn had been sharp he could have had 2 assists.
Good start, showed more in the second half than Lucas
Good start, showed more in the second half than Lucas
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Almost Lamela like on the ball which I like. Has something about him. Looks like he has a football brain. Not much pace, but we have that with other players. Looks decent.
Love the fact that he can play on the right and can cut onto his left and have a go. Son is the only other player on our team that can offer that, but he plays out on the left... so think this attribute will be really useful to mix things up and make things less predictable.
cant see how hes apparently a RWB option though. when he gets up to the speed and intensity of the game. think hell be good, looks like he has the brain for it.
When I heard Conte suggest this about Kulu playing RB, I immediately thought bloody hell I bet the guys delighted at the thought of this idea :contelol:
NO STRONG OPINIONS - it’s too soon