wyn davies Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Got a few minutes longer than last game,his time will come, probably within the next three games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Just the runs I’ve seen him do. Not a big deal, just doesn’t look massively athletic or explosive. It’s not really worth discussing TBH, it was just a thought. Pirlo, and Xavi werent that athletic either, just saying. He's an "orchestrator" type of player, think the like's of the two above, Kroos, even Modric now that he's older, he'll make the runs, but he will not be that pacey, nor will be running that much with the ball, his game is more focused on making the ball run, finding that last pass before the assist, inverting the play, that's where he shines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Have to agree about an apparent lack of pace. Think his position is going to be more deep lying. There was a play about 10 yards from the dug out and he got not where near. Not a criticism but definitely an observation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Another thing, even tho he's not that pacey, you can't deny his positional awareness, look at both runs he made while ASM was with the ball last game and one in this too, he was free to score in both but ASM chose to shoot. Today he gave ASM the option for a pass 2 or 3 times in the same play before ASM decided to shoot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, JNK said: Another thing, even tho he's not that pacey, you can't deny his positional awareness, look at both runs he made while ASM was with the ball last game and one in this too, he was free to score in both but ASM chose to shoot. Today he gave ASM the option for a pass 2 or 3 times in the same play before ASM decided to shoot ASM does that 99% of the time to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, JNK said: Pirlo, and Xavi werent that athletic either, just saying. He's an "orchestrator" type of player, think the like's of the two above, Kroos, even Modric now that he's older, he'll make the runs, but he will not be that pacey, nor will be running that much with the ball, his game is more focused on making the ball run, finding that last pass before the assist, inverting the play, that's where he shines. Totally agree, I never said it was a negative. Someone just raised the issue and I kind of agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Just now, McDog said: ASM does that 99% of the time to be honest. I was talking more about the type of runs Bruno does but Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Can he play right back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, JNK said: I was talking more about the type of runs Bruno does but I haven't seen enough of the guy tbf. I assume starts next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Come on AyeDubbleYoo... Tell us why you hate him and think he's shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLeazesender Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 It's not uncommon for teams to gently introduce their big money signings in with late brief substitute appearances. It's the same situation with Jermaine Defoe at Sunderland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 He'll start next week. Less pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, DMLeazesender said: It's not uncommon for teams to gently introduce their big money signings in with late brief substitute appearances. It's the same situation with Jermaine Defoe at Sunderland That's not true Defoe does start just by the time he's got from the dressing room to the pitch, it's the 80th minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 The very fact he’s on the bench is making our other midfield 3 raise their game. He’s had that galvanising affect too. Competition for your place from a top rated Brazilian will certainly bring more focus to your efforts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I just think that now is the time. We will be missing Trippier, we need a calming influence on the pitch. Howe just needs to be smart about who he drops and how he goes about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Why are people even trying to form any judgement based on the four minutes of football he’s played? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, STM said: I just think that now is the time. We will be missing Trippier, we need a calming influence on the pitch. Howe just needs to be smart about who he drops and how he goes about it. I'm not sure when the time is right but there'll be a time by which he'll have to start him otherwise he's going to piss him off. I understand that if the current midfield are playing well then it'd be harsh to drop any of them but equally, from a man management perspective, I don't think you can leave Bruno out for too long. As someone said earlier I think, maybe an away game is a better environment as it is without the pressure of the home crowd expectancy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outremont Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Totally agree, I never said it was a negative. Someone just raised the issue and I kind of agreed. I agree he doesn’t look fast… but we’re comparing him to Ramsey and Bailey (and others) who are basically athletes first, and football players second. Put Bruno in against a Man City or Liverpool technical midfield and you’d probably notice it less. Given his pedigree you’d have to think it won’t be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Shelvey gets dropped, there’s a reason Trippier took Lacelles Captaincy instead of him to start the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 minute ago, RodneyCisse said: Shelvey gets dropped, there’s a reason Trippier took Lacelles Captaincy instead of him to start the game. I don't think so. Shelvey played well again. Tripps was the obvious selection to me at least. I guess we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Shelvey isn't, hasn't ever been and never will be a captain. Trippier - armband or not will always be a leader. It's that simple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) Can he take set pieces? He might be the guy we need to cover the loss of KT. Edited February 14, 2022 by AJ9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 His body language looked shocking too tbf. Don't think he wants to be here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Just now, wormy said: His body language looked shocking too tbf. Don't think he wants to be here. Eh what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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