Elliottman Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Never imagined he’d be this good mind, absolutely class. Let him off for the tackle, pretty sure they were going to break if he didn’t make it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 This is the best selection of 4 CBs we've had in my lifetime and on current form he's the best of the lot. Good pace, comfortable on the ball and good in the air, great addition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Amazing player, amazing bit of business. He's playing above and beyond what I would've expected from the 70m man Guehi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 tbf the yellow wasn't rash - looks to me like he knew he got done and took a yellow rather than allow an attack. I remember him giving the ball away under no pressure once. Apart from that, class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 1 minute ago, Elliottman said: Never imagined he’d be this good mind, absolutely class. Let him off for the tackle, pretty sure they were going to break if he didn’t make it. I'd actually call it 'taking one for the team'. They had a dangerous break and was the right call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 3 minutes ago, Ginola said: This is the best selection of 4 CBs we've had in my lifetime and on current form he's the best of the lot. Good pace, comfortable on the ball and good in the air, great addition It's the best selection of defenders full stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 1 minute ago, Checko said: tbf the yellow wasn't rash - looks to me like he knew he got done and took a yellow rather than allow an attack. I remember him giving the ball away under no pressure once. Apart from that, class. Used to be a thing about taking a yellow for the team. But in fairness, to be consistent, the ref then really needed to book himself afterwards for the exact same reason. Bruno knew. Anyway he was pretty superb again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 4 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: It's the best selection of defenders full stop. Don't disagree at all, we're just 1 LB short of having 2 top players in each position (counting Tino just as a RB) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Had a rash 10 minutes in the first half. So aggressive with his pressing and how far up he wants to go. Along with what we ask our CB’s to do. I feel he gets caught wrong side now and then and gets rolled. Still, basically a bad 10 minutes and a few ropey moments against Bournemouth. To go with all the 8 and 9/10 performances. I’ll take it. He’s class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 How long before we discuss if hes better than Botman? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Just now, STM said: How long before we discuss if hes better than Botman? I think he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlau88210 Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 20 minutes ago, STM said: How long before we discuss if hes better than Botman? I genuinely think he is the best CB in the squad. Has been so consistent since inserted in the starting lineup. He's got everything, pace, physicality, composure, good passing/vision, very solid defending. At this rate he will soon become the best ever CB at this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 fuck me he's mint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 He looks smoother and more comfortable on the ball than Botman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 1 minute ago, kenlau88210 said: I genuinely think he is the best CB in the squad. Has been so consistent since inserted in the starting lineup. He's got everything, pace, physicality, composure, good passing/vision, very solid defending. At this rate he will soon become the best ever CB at this club. I also think that he's better than Botman. Yes I know it's early days but he already looks quicker and doesn't get caught "square on" with the opposition attacker which Botman has a tendency to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 On 29/07/2024 at 10:36, Donut said: Posting on the first page of the thread of one of our all time best defenders. Hello ! hello Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 I really like how he gets his head up and actually looks for a great pass, not just knocking it from side to side. He tries to really get things going, love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 He’s brilliant, probably as good as Botmam already. They make a superb partnership; doesn’t have the passing range of Schar though. Not many do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Botman reads the game better, but what a pair of CBs to have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Pretty confident he will make the next Germany squad which is great for us (except for not getting a rest) because it will again show players from abroad how good Howe is at getting the best out of players and giving them more of a chance of playing for their country Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 He was on his unfamiliar side tonight too in fairness to him, and he was still great overall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRL Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 Love him to bits, think he's great. I just think Botman, injury free, is genuinely best in class throughout the league permanently - I think Thiaw will have a confidence volatility that Botman doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 29, 2025 Share Posted October 29, 2025 7 minutes ago, PRL said: Love him to bits, think he's great. I just think Botman, injury free, is genuinely best in class throughout the league permanently - I think Thiaw will have a confidence volatility that Botman doesn't. Yeah, I agree - a fit Botman could be one of the best centre backs on the planet. If he can stay fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack14Bojangles Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 Malik is having a very strong season so far. He's really impressed me. I'm surprised Nagelsmann hasn't called him up to the national team. When I see the average defenders they have there, it's very surprising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted October 30, 2025 Share Posted October 30, 2025 3 hours ago, STM said: How long before we discuss if hes better than Botman? Botman at his best is still better but I don’t think we can see that version again, so probably Thiaw is already the better one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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