Lush Vlad Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Barnes23 said: To give Wilson the best chance of remaining fit, we should probably look to rotate the striker slot in any case. Our best bet IMO would probably be Gordon up top with Joelinton wide left. As much of a shame as it is to move Gordon away from the position where he has really flourished this season. There would be some fluidity there, at least. Could see some Big Joe/Little Joe type link ups and switch ups between the two. Suddenly quite interested in seeing those two in a front three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Lush Vlad said: There would be some fluidity there, at least. Could see some Big Joe/Little Joe type link ups and switch ups between the two. Suddenly quite interested in seeing those two in a front three. cardboard box! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, OCOCOL said: Is it not because they’re signing people on ridiculously long deals so the cost is spread out? It’s a strategy that will only work if they’re successful in the short term as it’s unsustainable. It’s all of the above - spread out deals and their acedemy is like a second business where it’s all pure credit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 3 hours ago, wyn davies said: Agreed, makes Jan window evenore important , will need to spend, but additional those we have already bought need to get bedded in rapidly, wonder if we recall Minteh or would that be unfair to him, bearing Feyenoord doing well in UCL We can't really spend much unless we sell, we're at the limit still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 https://x.com/nufc/status/1719293887288918298?s=46 Hopes he’ll be back after the international break…. Botman and Isak missing for a good few more games yet then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just missing Man United (a), Arsenal (h), Dortmund (a) and Bournemouth (a) then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 So disappointed for him to not get the chance to show Dortmund what they are missing out on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Bet we go into a must win against Dortmund without Wilson, thus any forwards. Bit like it was under Dalglish except not by design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: https://x.com/nufc/status/1719293887288918298?s=46 Hopes he’ll be back after the international break…. Botman and Isak missing for a good few more games yet then. Then an extra 2 month due to....reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Looks like he’s back outside on the grass training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Hopefully back for the Chelsea game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Bumped for thread title update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Didn't specify which international break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Really hope this guy isn't going to be someone who is frequently injured ala Wilson. Not certain, but pretty sure he had an excellent injury record while in Spain. We could really do with a guy we can rely on for season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, janpawel said: Really hope this guy isn't going to be someone who is frequently injured ala Wilson. Not certain, but pretty sure he had an excellent injury record while in Spain. We could really do with a guy we can rely on for season Season before he moved to us was a bit stop-start because of injuries for him. Probably the only reason why managed to sign him at that point tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Since Isak will be our only striker for the next 11 games, it might be worth it if he reduces the intensity of his high pressing until the January window at least. I wouldn’t mind it if he just walks around Messi-style until January at least. I can’t think of another way to pull this off. If he gets injured again while Wilson is still out, then we would have to expect a lot of games similar to the Bournemouth match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Solitude20 said: Since Isak will be our only striker for the next 11 games, it might be worth it if he reduces the intensity of his high pressing until the January window at least. I wouldn’t mind it if he just walks around Messi-style until January at least. I can’t think of another way to pull this off. If he gets injured again while Wilson is still out, then we would have to expect a lot of games similar to the Bournemouth match. High pressing is alright for a striker, its chasing balls flying towards you from every direction that gets you injured and that's what happened to Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Solitude20 said: Since Isak will be our only striker for the next 11 games, it might be worth it if he reduces the intensity of his high pressing until the January window at least. I wouldn’t mind it if he just walks around Messi-style until January at least. I can’t think of another way to pull this off. If he gets injured again while Wilson is still out, then we would have to expect a lot of games similar to the Bournemouth match. We'd have to change our style of play for this, you can't have Isak walking about and the rest of the team on high press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Newcastle Fan said: High pressing is alright for a striker, its chasing balls flying towards you from every direction that gets you injured and that's what happened to Wilson. For us it's both. Lots of pressing. And lots of chasing balls and fighting defenders. You look at Haaland. Sketchy injury record at Dortmund. Moves to City - still has to press. But his minutes are smartly managed. And he's not chasing 50/50 balls all day in isolation. Our strikers have to play a bit like Michail Antonio and actually score goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Please come back soon Swedish king. We need you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 He isn’t pressing as he used to, I think Eddie is really trying not to lose his only striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Yeah, very obviously managing all of their running I think. And I think it's the right call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Stay fit for rest of season please. You’re fucking class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 He does ooze class. I was just praying all game that he didn't pull up. We desperately need him to remain fit now. Made such a difference having a recognised striker back after the last few games. Wonder if he starts PSG or of Eddie tries to manage his minutes and ease him back in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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