janpawel

Seeing a lot of people on twitter suggesting we will move to a 4-2-3-1 with Woltemade as the 10 Now I think we will certainly do this when appropriate and gives us another dimension which is great, but I can't see it being our main formation When without the ball, we usually sit in a 4-5-1, or sometimes 5-4-1. I can't see Woltemade being as good as our CM's out of possession for that. Some teams like Arsenal sit with a 4-4-2 but I'm sure we've only did this once, at Liverpool away before the Final. And Howe admitted he changed the tactics to suprise Liverpool Also, we've just bought Ramsey, I don't see him (or Joelinton really) being effective in a 2 man midfield long term Thoughts?

Also I really like having Elanga and Murphy as options, they're both so different and genuinely offer us something unique Elanga with his insane pace, and Murphy with his G/A magnet right foot. Gordon/Barnes on the other side hasn't felt as effective so far this season, despite them being more talented

We've shown the blueprint to beat Arsenal over the last 4 or so games 4-5-1 low/mid block, double up on Saka with Joelinton, force everything through the middle/left where they are weaker, rinse them on the counter. Though we've lost our most talented player and transition threat in Isak, and they've got Eze on the left now, so probably more challanging for us

I really rate Kudus, but isn't he kind of shoehorned as a winger? Always thought he'd be best as a 10, or the furthest forward in a midfield 3 as he is very combative I think Elanga will be fine for us. He'll probably look better against the better teams

30 G/A in all comps last season. That's a CF return

Random and drunk thought but anyone else think Morgan Rogers would be the ideal player alongside him Woltemade dropping deep / occupying a couple of players and dragging them out of position, causing havoc with his through balls Then Rogers with his pace and power driving through the middle exploiting the space, and as someone with end product too. Gordon / Elanga on the wings as pace merchants Not that it would ever happen like + we got Ramsey 😂

Watched this game and exactly the same thoughts. Quality on the ball, seems to have that extra second that the top players have Let's he how we get him involved in the box as time goes on

Missed the last 2 games but just watched the extended highlights of the Bournemouth game His hold up play is exquisite, the ball seems to stick to him and he's quality with his back towards goal. Though I know it only shows our good bits of play Hope he can become a fox in the box and also get some goals arriving in, assuming our wingers get played in off his layoffs What we lose in transition ability from losing Isak, hopefully we can improve in 1/2 more other areas of play

Surely Ekitike isn't taking his shirt off if he doesn't have Isak as competition? Or it's my cope

I hate to say it as they wank themselves silly over net spend.. But didn't they sell £200-300m this summer, after spending nothing last season and winning the PL + being a cartel club? They will be fine

Is it wages that has fucked Villa or the FFP revenue? If its the revenue, I feel for them as they've sold absolutely loads and got £80m for doing brilliantly in the champions league, then getting Europa. What more could be expected of them If wages, then no sympathy at all as its from poor decisions

Yeah we have, but noticed Joelinton and Woltemade as the top 2 of the 4 man box midfield, don't recall Isak ever doing this, so I guess partly something new!

Missed the last 2 games, but agree with those saying we need a midfielder making runs in behind when he drops deep Should work well with his ability, plus dragging the opposition CB's out. Villa done it to perfection last season against us with Watkins and Rogers. Deffo wanting a prolific midfielder if we do this though, Gordon and Elanga aren't going to be our Salah and Mane, so hopefully Ramsey/Joelinton can contribute this season Also noticed we done a box midfield at times recently, nice to see something new from the Edward

Chelsea fans angry that acheampong isn't in the squad Would love us to go for him

Did Semenyo sign a new deal? Wonder how many years he has left

Turns out that RW is actually our strongest area of depth, not LW 😅

Just landed in Sicily so missed all the game, suprised it's 0-0. How's it went?

Aye he looks a player. Our players tried to rattle him at SJP and he wasn't arsed, seems not as 'tidy' with his dribbling as Isak, but much more physical No wonder we tried to sign him 2/3 times

So just the 7 fixtures missed then Hopefully that's him back to full health on return and not like Botman in the past

Tottenhams CL fixtures are insanely easy, if that's factoring how hard everyone's run is

Just seen we play 6 games in 17 days starting from Barca Thoughts and prayers to Bruno, Tonali and Joelinton's fitness levels Also, do you think Osula will be used as the back up to Woltemade, or we'll start Gordon on the left and move him to CF and bring on Barnes if/when Nick needs to come off?

I liked the idea of Trafford, but if he spends a year on the bench, I hope we don't automatically go for him again without assessing the entire goalkeeper market I'd like us to buy the best keeper that is available to us, as in, that doesn't need developing/patience, and is close to a guaranteed success as possible.

Seems the opposite type of player to wor big Nick. Tbh I'd have backed Sesko to do well here and Woltemade would probably do shit there. We have the environment to improve any player

Will never forget the hate he was getting and the over the top love Dubravka was getting before the cup final Not on here, but friends, family, social media etc, he's a fantastic shot stopper. As if Eddie doesn't know his number 1

Probably a daft question but is there chance he could take 6 weeks or slightly longer, not be fit and need precautionary minutes for a period of time and therefore miss the AFCON?