Mole_Toonfan Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 As if Barcelona actually want him anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 His position at the moment does him no favours either. I could maybe see him playing there as a wide forward in a very fluid 4-3-3, but he'll always have an uphill struggle where he's playing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I think he generally does well when he comes on but doesn't seem as confident this season. Hope he's here for a long time to come Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 His position at the moment does him no favours either. I could maybe see him playing there as a wide forward in a very fluid 4-3-3, but he'll always have an uphill struggle where he's playing now. Was doing poorly when played in the middle too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I know he's popular on here, but I think he loses the ball unnecessarily quite often, and he doesn't look up enough either. If he had a bit more end product I would put him in the starting 11 but I just think we've got better options at the moment. When what he's trying to do comes off, it's great, but I think teams are wise to him now and he's become increasingly ineffective. Hell if Barcelona come in for him, let him go. He's just in poor form, when he was in good form his decision making was better and he was just quicker with everything he did. Even at his worst he's a good squad player with a lot of potential, at his best he's looked brilliant, so I wouldn't sell him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I know he's popular on here, but I think he loses the ball unnecessarily quite often, and he doesn't look up enough either. If he had a bit more end product I would put him in the starting 11 but I just think we've got better options at the moment. When what he's trying to do comes off, it's great, but I think teams are wise to him now and he's become increasingly ineffective. Hell if Barcelona come in for him, let him go. He loses the ball because he wants more time on the ball than you often get in the premier. It's incredibly frustrating because if he is given time you can see he has loads of ability to produce something special. You can see why he might do well abroad, especially Spain where the bigger pitches and slower tempo would allow him that extra touch. He's a genuine talent, but I really expected him to have adapted to English football better by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Any player that likes to take on a man is going to lose the ball. He loses probably too much but that's not a major issue imo. Lack of end product is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 He's a talented player without a proper position and therefore someone who will probably never be anything more than a good squad player. And that's for us, let alone Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Keep rafa and sell the lot of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Any player that likes to take on a man is going to lose the ball. He loses probably too much but that's not a major issue imo. Lack of end product is. I find he doesn't lose the ball trying to get past players, he often loses it because he's holding onto it too long which is slightly different. There's times when he's casually taking the ball forward and someone just runs in from behind and tackles him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gomez Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 He's quick over a few yards, but he hasn't got the straight lline speed to get away from defenders or the strength to hold them off. It might take another couple of years for him to learn to deal with it and become more consistent. Though, tell me if I'm having delusions, but I thought he did far better than he had any right to when Pardew stuck him up top and lumped long balls at him last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 He's quick over a few yards, but he hasn't got the straight lline speed to get away from defenders or the strength to hold them off. It might take another couple of years for him to learn to deal with it and become more consistent. Though, tell me if I'm having delusions, but I thought he did far better than he had any right to when Pardew stuck him up top and lumped long balls at him last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Headline on Chronicle page recons he has been spotted in Barcelona, click on the article and theres nothing there though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I've been very disappointed with him this season mind, his attitude and whole demeanor hasn't been the same. I think maybe the success of last season went to his head a bit and he has become complacent. He doesn't work as hard off the ball as he used to for example. He also looks really slow. I'm certain his fitness and the fitness of others isn't up to scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 He's quick over a few yards, but he hasn't got the straight lline speed to get away from defenders or the strength to hold them off. It might take another couple of years for him to learn to deal with it and become more consistent. Though, tell me if I'm having delusions, but I thought he did far better than he had any right to when Pardew stuck him up top and lumped long balls at him last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Any player that likes to take on a man is going to lose the ball. He loses probably too much but that's not a major issue imo. Lack of end product is. He used to, not any more. He loses it now when he receives the ball without knowing who's around him, where to control the ball to, and if he does control it, he then runs blind it 2 or 3 defenders. If he lost the ball after having brought it under control, raising his head, looking to see what's going on, and then taking on a man - fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 He's quick over a few yards, but he hasn't got the straight lline speed to get away from defenders or the strength to hold them off. It might take another couple of years for him to learn to deal with it and become more consistent. Though, tell me if I'm having delusions, but I thought he did far better than he had any right to when Pardew stuck him up top and lumped long balls at him last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Fair enough comments. Has been noticeably poor for a good while now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I think Perez has some natural talents that many other footballers dont have, most notably his extremely quick feet which allows him to make more moves than others. In my memory only Messi and Ben Arfa has quicker feet than Perez and thats really massive. Other than that his smart moves, his court vision, his technique...he is special. However he also has some massive flaws. His lack of strength and shot power limited his application on his talents. Whats even worse is it seems like he is changing his playstyle. Some said he is just trying too much himself. In my opinion i feel like he started to believe the hype and think he can and should be a star player and could change the game on his own. Honestly i dont think we should sell him for anything less than 30m. But, if he couldnt get out of this and continues to play like that in expense of our team - just like Ba - then i think we should start finding the next youngster with potential to develop and give him up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I just think he is a young lad that has been coached by cunts and losers for last 2 seasons. He will be fine under Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I just think he is a young lad that has been coached by cunts and losers for last 2 seasons. He will be fine under Rafa This. I think some of the comments are a bit OTT. He's young and still raw, he's shown flashes of talent in a terrible side. He will flourish if we stay up and Rafa gets to build his balanced side. With this said, he isn't 90 min man yet. I think starting then coming off at 60 mins or coming on for last 30 is perfect for him right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Where do you play him? That's the biggest question, as he's flawed in every position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 He is clearly a very talented footballer. I'm still very 50/50 on how good he will become though. If he can manage to become quicker or stronger he could become almost Suarezesque and be a star as a striker or CAM. What worries is how small and weak he is. Those sorts of players usually make up for it with pace, and he isn't lightning quick. He accelerates with the ball at his feet but he never seems to sprint past anyone over any noticeable distance. Like when he won the ball against palace after having been on the pitch for 10 minutes the other day. He still got caught up relatively easily. If he can either get some muscle or improve his top speed, he could be really special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Player he compares most to for me would be Bojan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Where do you play him? That's the biggest question, as he's flawed in every position. Doesn't mean he isn't handy in them. In this 4-2-3-1 he is useful in any of the three behind the striker for me, with up front second. I think his best role is number 10 in a 4-4-2. Can't remember if he's ever been wide in a 4-3-3. He's got time to establish a best position for himself though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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