KingArthur Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Bit worried about how he will fit in to this Howe's pressing game. We really need him to unlock deep defences, but really cannot afford to have someone not press or pass quickly enough. Love the man and hope Howe manages to make it work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Going to be tough for him to get back into the starting XI ahead of Willock or Joelinton. Defensively the got us the point at Arsenal and in attack last night they were brilliant. Nice to have a squad with options for the first time in god knows how long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Disco said: Nice to have a squad with options for the first time in god knows how long. I’ll second that. Ideally we could deploy ASM as an impact sub, but he appears to be the type of player who needs to grow into a game to get the best out of him. On yesterday’s form the left wing spot as occupied by Willock and Joelinton is occupied effectively, but them two also have games where they struggle to make an impact going forward. It’s definitely a good thing to have some quality options on the bench to change games however, and with Isak and Maxi back in the fold and all the others fit we finally seem to be moving in that direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Desperate for him to up his work rate a bit and become a mainstay in the side. Our biggest weakness in attack is a lack of quality. ASM has it. If he could be in the team instead of Longstaff and properly contribute to the press, we'll be some side imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Desperate for him to up his work rate a bit and become a mainstay in the side. Our biggest weakness in attack is a lack of quality. ASM has it. If he could be in the team instead of Longstaff and properly contribute to the press, we'll be some side imo. Longstaff has been poor in possession for a while now, almost at Murphy levels of wastefullness and ball retention. But out of possession, by god is he good. I don't think we'd have half the results we have this season from a defensive perspective without his off the ball work. I think he'd be more valued if he was explicitly drilled to just recover the ball and lay it off, and get rid as soon as he's passed it so he's not caught in possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 ASM will play a big part in our season. Like Wilson he’s just had a bad run of injury and illness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, LFEE said: ASM will play a big part in our season. Like Wilson he’s just had a bad run of injury and illness. You need genuine attacking quality to beat top teams too whether that’s from the start or from the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Agreed, think he’ll get us at least one or two vital goals and assists before the end of the season. I don’t think he can affect games with just fifteen minute cameos though, he’s the kind of player who needs to come on at 60 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, HawK said: Longstaff has been poor in possession for a while now, almost at Murphy levels of wastefullness and ball retention. But out of possession, by god is he good. I don't think we'd have half the results we have this season from a defensive perspective without his off the ball work. I think he'd be more valued if he was explicitly drilled to just recover the ball and lay it off, and get rid as soon as he's passed it so he's not caught in possession. Longstaff has done well this season. But against weaker opposition coming for a draw at SJP I would prefer Willock Bruno Joelinton Almiron Wilson/Isak ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Anyone heard anything about this guy? Read that he got injured warming up at half time the useless waster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 He’s going to be really important to us in the second half of the season but he’s still a major enigma. We know that our general cohesion and defence will suffer with him in the side. However, he’s the most likely to make something out of nothing. The problem is, if he just gets twenty mins he won’t impact games enough. Best leave it to Eddie to figure out how to get the most out of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I thought he worked hard, made some dangerous contributions, was very close to scoring. He wasn't outstanding or anything but solid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Think he’s good for 30 mins once we have really worn a team down but even though it was a fairly decent performance I’m a bit reluctant to start him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thought he did well tonight. Fulham were deep but he was opening them up and playing it at the right time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, James said: Think he’s good for 30 mins once we have really worn a team down but even though it was a fairly decent performance I’m a bit reluctant to start him If Bruno is out I imagine he will come in and Joelinton moves middle, can't see way around that really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, James said: Think he’s good for 30 mins once we have really worn a team down but even though it was a fairly decent performance I’m a bit reluctant to start him I'm ready to see him start tbh. He'll be hungrier now he's been out of the loop so long. Thought he was showing some awarness of his team mates today as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Tiresias said: If Bruno is out I imagine he will come in and Joelinton moves middle, can't see way around that really. big few weeks for him if so, chance to show the manager that he’s going to do the team part. if he doesn’t or if Murphy plays instead, his NUFC career is over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Yeah if Murphy is preferred hard to see a way back, though, god I know Murphy does the running but we are struggling to score as is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thought he was decent and clearly was making more effort off the ball too. Takes time to find your sharpness and rhythm when your not playing every week. I think if he gets a few games in a row he will get better and better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 A bit rusty, and more tentative than his usual self, but still made us better. He was going to make something happen. Hope he starts against Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I am happy for us to mix it up sometimes 4-4-2 with ASM on left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, samptime29 said: I am happy for us to mix it up sometimes 4-4-2 with ASM on left. Think it was more 4-2-3-1 with Isak as the 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Did just about everything but score, really good performance that included some very visible tracking back right in front of Howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Was decent at times and clearly keen to have an impact but being honest I just don’t think he suits a style of play which isn’t predominantly counter attacking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Should start V Palace. Think he gives us something extra against a low block Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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