Joelinton: will not play against Everton (Howe)

[David Edgar]

On 30/08/2022 at 20:24, Kid Icarus said:

Fifa has done him dirty this year. 75 rated, absolute joke

 

85 if he plays for the clubs known as the big six.

[Shadow Puppets]

1 minute ago, joeyt said:

 

He's not a DM

I mean, he pretty much is. His engine is incredible, his tackling and harrying all excellent. He plays slightly more advanced but is basically playing as a DM.

[The Butcher]

In FM terms I'd say he's a Carrilero.

[TRon]

5 minutes ago, joeyt said:

 

He's not a DM

 

Thanks for the correction Lt. Spock.

[Flip]

This guy never stops running. He knows he's not a top footballer and he compensates it by giving 110% every single time. Fantastic. 

[TRon]

Just now, Flip said:

This guy never stops running. He knows he's not a top footballer and he compensates it by giving 110% every single time. Fantastic. 

 

His footwork has been fantastic for someone who's not a top footballer mind.

[TBG]

Got a good pass in him as well. He just can't shoot.

[The College Dropout]

He was great today. Only thing. In that last minute, should've just headed to the flag.

[Klaus]

He has so much energy man, he covers so much ground.

[La Parka]

Just now, The College Dropout said:

He was great today. Only thing. In that last minute, should've just headed to the flag.

Strikers instinct took over. 

[xLiaaamx]

Needs some help because out of possesion he is carrying those two next to him. Longstaff does not not how to shadow a player at all. 

[The College Dropout]

2 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said:

Needs some help because out of possesion he is carrying those two next to him. Longstaff does not not how to shadow a player at all. 

With Longstaff and Willock he becomes the one that demands the ball the most. 

[Ginola]

4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

He was great today. Only thing. In that last minute, should've just headed to the flag.

 

After the ball was cleared from the cross it should have been full time anyway, so shouldn't have mattered

[Zero]

15 minutes ago, Ginola said:

 

After the ball was cleared from the cross it should have been full time anyway, so shouldn't have mattered

 

No. I know why you would defend him though

[Nine]

So physical, so much energy. Shame he just doesn’t seem have it technically, would be the complete package then. Got turned by Elliott a few times as well. 

[Pata]

He was showing great technique and calmness today after nicking possession. He's a beast and will only get better when he learns more about his new position.

[Newcastle Fan]

Was a beast today as always, i don't mind his decision to cross to Anderson and it could've resulted in us getting all three points.

[Nine]

Just now, Pata said:

He was showing great technique and calmness today after nicking possession. He's a beast and will only get better when he learns more about his new position.

I have faith he’ll get better, just moments like the underhit pass he played to Isak that if he had played it right could have easily led to a clear cut chance have me doubting that he will ever quite adapt and pick up that cutting edge around the box.

[KaKa]

We just need one of our midfielders to be a goal scoring threat,and be more dangerous in the final third.

 

Joelinton is perfect at what he does. He's perfectly fine.

 

Bruno is sensational. If we're not going to push him up and sign a DM, then we will need a more impactful forward thinking central midfielder. Otherwise that slot is a bit of a disaster at the minute. Both going forward and defensively to be honest. Willock cannot be a starter in this team.

[Happinesstan]

19 hours ago, TRon said:

Do we actually need a dedicated CDM after all? Joelinton has looked superb in this game against one of the best sides in the world. Is he actually just one of the top DM's in the Premier already?

 

 

I think he and Bruno are more than adequate as a pair. A lot more.

It does look as though the intention was to go with Joelinton and Bruno in front of Shelvey. 

[Happinesstan]

18 hours ago, The College Dropout said:

With Longstaff and Willock he becomes the one that demands the ball the most. 

Just goes to show how good he is. Despite knowing the line-up, it's only just hit me how under supported he was in the middle.

[TRon]

Just now, Happinesstan said:

I think he and Bruno are more than adequate as a pair. A lot more.

It does look as though the intention was to go with Joelinton and Bruno in front of Shelvey. 

 

Agree, put one more quality CM in there and you could live with most teams. Maybe even Longstaff can do a job if he's pushed up a bit, he's a lot better suited to playing higher up the pitch when Bruno is back.

[Guest HTT II]

He was a monster last night for us, so adept at nicking that ball even from impossible angles or seemingly too distant from a player with those long legs of his. Very good on the ball as well.

[Kanj]

Give me a Joelinton cross like that to try to win a game every Day of the week. On another day we’re smacking that into the back of net, hitting it over, or whistle is blown after a clearance. 

[Happinesstan]

Just now, TRon said:

 

Agree, put one more quality CM in there and you could live with most teams. Maybe even Longstaff can do a job if he's pushed up a bit, he's a lot better suited to playing higher up the pitch when Bruno is back.

Yeah. I know it seems like Howe wants to push Bruno up, but I think Longstaff in Willock's role offers us more, maybe not more, but different. Willock is all enthusiasm at the moment, and I love him for it. But Longstaff is a little more effectual, I think.

He takes more risks with his passing, whereas Willoc takes risks with his runs.

Anyway. Bruno and Joelinton should be our double pivot, and we should use Willock for our counter attacking and Longstaff when we seek to control possession.