Miguel Almirón (now playing for Atlanta United)

[gazza ladra]

Layng our problems at the feet of Almirón FFS. So many more pressing issues.

[GWN]

1 minute ago, gazza ladra said:

Layng our problems at the feet of Almirón FFS. So many more pressing issues.

 

pretty much agree but going forward we MUST find a way to use him in a difficult relegation battle , he can be a “nothing” player and is he what we need in the trenches? Not digging him out btw , he’s the least of our worries, I’m just discussing him on his thread . He’d be in my team .

[PlymouthGeordie]

He's lost playing on the right. He is all left foot but doesn't have the grace or trickery to cut inside ala Salah, Raphina, Greenwood etc.

 

His game is based on impulse and instinct. 

 

He is a one man pressing machine and can be effective but only as a 10.

 

Needs to play in a 4-2-3-1 or could work in Howe's 4-4-1-1 as a 10 in either system.

 

He needs licence to run beyond the striker. He's never been given that under Bruce. 

 

Has been poor for past 12 months but other than Wilson and ASM who hasn't? I'm hopeful Howe will get the best out of Miggy.

[Misa]

Was the key to unlocking Newcastle in attack along with Perez and Rondon. His arrival added much needed attacking options along with a solid defence. Sadly a change of manager and suddenly the smile is gone. Mostly the same players and most of them has declined since Rafa left.

 

 

Edited November 7, 2021 by Misa

[Guest HTT II]

33 minutes ago, ManDoon said:

Simplify his game. He’s got a boat load of pace use him as a transition from defence to attack. He’s not a guy who can thread a needle, he can carry the ball though, use his strengths. It’s sad what has happened to him 

Aye, I think he’s done at this level myself, so badly coached and mismanaged under Bruce like most of them. 

[Holloway]

Desperation has crept into his performances,that`s how he is reacting to the general malaise. His touch is off, and he`s flapping about. Hope the new manager can calm him down and boost his confidence

[HaydnNUFC]

He's just lacking confidence imo. Also is consistently being played out of position, when his best games in both performances and output have been in the #10: his actual position. 

[Dokko]

Has the footballing brain of an under 11's player. Howe has a job on getting something out of him but I do think there is a second chance for him (and everyone really) under a proper manager

[Guest HTT II]

He’s a headless chicken, no football nous whatsoever, works hard, has pace, runs around, burnt out/under developed, IMO anyway. He could have and should have been much better!

 

 

Edited November 7, 2021 by HTT II

[HWTL]

1 hour ago, hakka said:

 

I think this is harsh. Given we've spent most of our time with 30% possession and a focus on defensive shape, this lad has suffered as he hasn't been given the role or the situations to succeed. I'm confident in a more positive and attacking side, and with far better coaching and tactics, that he will start to produce the goods more.

 

Almiron is one of the least of our issues, but it's noted he's been one of many that's got worse under Bruce tenure, like many of our players have.

Totally agree with this, even in a counter attacking team with more players actually getting forward to help I think he would do much better. Saint and Wilson also look pretty average last few games with so little service. I think the main problem with Miggy is he wants to be involved or please the fans so he runs back to help out defence and has too much to do. I think with better instructions he could be much better. Won't be there in a couple of years as not a great player but much better than he had been lately. 

[The Merse]

Bad managers dream - covers enough ground to make up for the lack of team structure - as seen with Rafa he can be utilised to be very effective

[Lush Vlad]

I like him. He grafts his bollocks off, he has good acceleration, whilst not seemingly that quick on the ball and under Rafa towards the end, he was useful.
 

What frustrates me with him. Is his insistence to have an extra touch or always cut back. Very rare for him to cross, shoot, attempt a forward pass or take on his man. Just ends up being yet another nothing player in this team full of them. 
 

Probably a bit harsh. Seeing as the entire team is set up to just sit back, not look to retain possession and sporadically press from time to time.  But he seems position-less at the moment. 
 

We actually looked better when Joelinton came on. Like from a 3 to a 4. But some

improvement, nonetheless. 

[Lazarus]

I hear your a racist now Miguel?

 

[Thiago]

I honestly think he's been dealt such a shit hand. You don't make passes like the one he did for Wilson's second last season if you're a bad technical player. 

 

Allow him to be part of the front three -especially away from home- and you'll see what we saw in the first six months, a dynamic creator with bags of defensive upside.

[LV]

Yeah I’d like to see him play a bit more 

[xLiaaamx]

Did well today. Struck the ball better than he used. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Still think he should go central and Linton wide, but we’ll see. He did pretty well and was very unlucky not to score. 

[joeyt]

Grew into the game, thought he was pretty shite first half

[nufcjb]

6 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Still think he should go central and Linton wide, but we’ll see. He did pretty well and was very unlucky not to score. 

He needs to stay wide. He's the cover for Manquillo. Yes he'd be better attacking wise centrally but I feared for us when he went off and ASM was covering his place. Joe was there too but Almiron works his socks off going bacm and links up well with Manquillo.

[Unlucky Luque]

I have no idea which foot is supposed to be his strongest. Honestly looks like he has no idea either. Comes into great finishing positions on either side, but just resorts to shuffling the ball about. No shooting instinct whatsoever.

[nufcjb]

2 minutes ago, Unlucky Luque said:

I have no idea which foot is supposed to be his strongest. Honestly looks like he has no idea either. Comes into great finishing positions on either side, but just resorts to shuffling the ball about. No shooting instinct whatsoever.

Thought he had a few tries today 2nd half with his left. One was going in but got blocked.

[Yorkie]

30 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Still think he should go central and Linton wide, but we’ll see. He did pretty well and was very unlucky not to score. 

 

Was gonna say the same. Dunno how suited Miggy is as one of those inside forwards/wingers who cuts in. Meanwhile, Joe is doing this wide, combative target man thing so well. Miggy buzzing around causing a nuisance in the middle might be best for the two of them. 

 

Then again, he grew into the game well today and on another day might have pinched a goal. I'm just glad he's in the team; he's got his flaws and weaknesses and, like so many, suffered terribly from the transition from a real manager to a non-manager - but if we can get him and the other three gelling, we'll win games.

[Gallowgate Toon]

Did something it feels like he used to do a lot but hasn't in an age... Make a run in  behind the defence.

 

Some good efforts today.

[PeepShow4life]

He's good defensively on the right side but doesn't offer much offensively. Should be played more centrally.

[TRon]

I noticed Howe gave him an extra big hug at the end of the game and Miggy was beaming with happiness. If Eddie wants a forward who'll press high and put the work in, he'll not find much better than Almiron. Howe is just the type of manager who can instil that extra 10% confidence and turn him into a real player.