Yorkie Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 If it isn't, man... I mean, it just feels like it's everything Ayoze's needed this season; someone to take the heat off him being the only meaningful foil for Rondon. I don't believe there's anything Atsu has that Perez doesn't. They're both skilful, positive and graft. Neither are very strong. Except Perez has some genuine attacking instinct and the ability to finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I'm a little bit baffled as to why Longstaff is down in so many 'best XI's'. I know he's done well and exceeded expectations since he came in but c'mon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 If Almiron starts well then a front 3 of Rondon, Perez and Almiron could be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I'm a little bit baffled as to why Longstaff is down in so many 'best XI's'. I know he's done well and exceeded expectations since he came in but c'mon. It’s not like we’re brimming with talent in that area and he’s played as well as anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 He's played exceedingly well in comparison to what you could expect from a young player being chucked in at the deep end, but he certainly doesn't look like he's better than Ki, Diame or Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 In the centre I think that Ki should be the first name on the team sheet. Not sure who I'd play with him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Dubravka Schar Fernandez Lejeune Yedlin Berocca Ki Shelvey Almiron Muto Rondon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I'm a little bit baffled as to why Longstaff is down in so many 'best XI's'. I know he's done well and exceeded expectations since he came in but c'mon. Well to be fair Pep Guardiola is probably a better judge of a holding midfielder than any of us on here so can see why anyone would put him in. I would probably have him and Ki but not every game. It is Ki and either Diame or Longstaff for me. I think come the summer we need to sell shelves and bring in another more creative CM, sell Diame and bring in another holding midfielder. If we do that I would be happy with our Central midfield but we probably need another as Hayden will leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Longstaff's been impressive, but I'd want to see more of the same for another few matches before thinking it's his place to lose just yet. He also still has a lot to learn and a relegation fight isn't the ideal situation for us to have the luxury of having him learn in, or for him to learn in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I think he's simply played as good as Ki has for us in the few matches he's played and better than anything Shelvey has done for us this season. Diame has covered so much damn ground, he's still our best holding player when fit. So on just simple form alone for Longstaff and Diame is a better all around holding player than Hayden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 He's in possession of the shirt and I don't think the competition is far more superior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 There's no way he's been as good as Ki imo, not that I think that should be the expectation of him just yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I think we need to massively upgrade the central midfield. If Shelvey was on it we’d probably need one but we need quality. I think our defensive unit is top 8-9 material. Striker is a top 10 striker. Attacking midfield we don’t know yet but on paper you’d hope a £20m player is a step towards top 8 material. Midfield though I see as bottom 6 in the table. Wing-backs could do with an upgrade too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I'm a little bit baffled as to why Longstaff is down in so many 'best XI's'. I know he's done well and exceeded expectations since he came in but c'mon. He was part of a team that beat one of the best sides in the world and has more potential than anyone coming through our system in donkeys years. Why wouldn't you want to continue his development? He's been the highlight of the season for me, so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Longstaff's age and experience are less relevant now, he's played better than Diame and Shelvey have. Until his form drops he's earned the shirt for the time being imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Longstaff's age and experience are less relevant now, he's played better than Diame and Shelvey have. Until his form drops he's earned the shirt for the time being imo. ^ this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Longstaff's age and experience are less relevant now, he's played better than Diame and Shelvey have. Until his form drops he's earned the shirt for the time being imo. ^ this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Longstaff's age and experience are less relevant now, he's played better than Diame and Shelvey have. Until his form drops he's earned the shirt for the time being imo. ^ this :thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Dubravka Schar. Fernandez. Lejeune Yedlin. Diame. Ki. Ritchie Perez. Almirón Rondon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Dubravka Schar. Fernandez. Lejeune Yedlin. Diame. Ki. Ritchie Perez. Almirón Rondon That’s it for me, although Lascelles/Fernandez is a tricky one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Got to be a windup? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Dubravka Schar. Fernandez. Lejeune Yedlin. Diame. Ki. Ritchie Perez. Almirón Rondon This although I loath to pick Yedlin but there’s nee one else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Dubravka Schar. Fernandez. Lejeune Yedlin. Diame. Ki. Ritchie Perez. Almirón Rondon This although I loath to pick Yedlin but there’s nee one else. take it you're not a fan of Manquillo then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Manquillo’s mum’s not a fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I actually think Manquillo is better going forward than Yedlin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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