Monters Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 12 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Look at Tonali's minutes - it's a consistent string of 90's Bruno G played every game getting an average 86.5 minutes Not clear to me (at least) what you are comparing to... but Tonali did have a year off the season before and Bruno is the club captain and they do tend to spend a decent amount of time on the pitch... Would Bruno's time on the pitch compare with the fake version at Man Utd or Arsenal's captain's minutes when fit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Yeh the issue is replicating that + 10 CL games. Tonali has had a nice long rest. But Bruno definitely looks exhausted in games. Which makes him perform worse physically. Tonali could be a Fernandes type minutes monster. But Bruno definitely needs timely rests. Saying that, the best football Bruno's played was when for 3-4 months he was dragging our midfield almost single-handedly. With no breaks. Edited August 13, 2025 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 (edited) Bruno said he was knackered at the end of the season like, with a more congested fixture lost he's definitely going to need a break, it would be nice if we didn't have to start him every game. Edited August 13, 2025 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said: Bruno said he was knackered at the end of the season like, with a more congested fixture lost he's definitely going to need a break, and it would be nice if we didn't have to start him every game. He’s gonna start every game lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 The point of limiting minutes isn't because an individual can't handle the workload. It's so you can manage that work load long term and keep them at peak performance for longer. Because a player can play 90 mins all season doesn't mean that's the best thing for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Just now, Mole said: The point of limiting minutes isn't because an individual can't handle the workload. It's so you can manage that work load long term and keep them at peak performance for longer. Because a player can play 90 mins all season doesn't mean that's the best thing for them. Obviously this will change when we're likely going to have a minimum of 10 extra games. When it's one game a week, I don't think it's too much to expect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Yeh he’s definitely starting 99% of games he’s available for. But he needs earlier and more frequent subs. As will Tonali imo. Ramsey is a great addition. But arm I don’t think Ramsey and Miley is enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Yeh he’s definitely starting 99% of games he’s available for. But he needs earlier and more frequent subs. As will Tonali imo. Ramsey is a great addition. But arm I don’t think Ramsey and Miley is enough. We definitely need another, we can't rely on Willock and Ramsey will need to prove we can rely on him after such a bad injury run too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: Obviously this will change when we're likely going to have a minimum of 10 extra games. When it's one game a week, I don't think it's too much to expect. I still think most teams these days (in any sport) will likely be extra cautious with managing players anyway because of how science based it's become. You can expect that from them just fine, I just think in most cases teams will seek to be giving them as much rest as they can. Even if it's on average an extra 10 minutes a week, eventually it adds up over multiple seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: Obviously this will change when we're likely going to have a minimum of 10 extra games. When it's one game a week, I don't think it's too much to expect. There were several points last season you could tell Bruno, Joelinton (and Isak) was running on E. If Howe doesn’t trust his bench player - he’ll let lads walk around on E until the end or a key goal is conceded. He’s not one for fresh legs just for the sake of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Would have preffered El Khannous, cheaper and more exciting player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Just now, Jordan said: Would have preffered El Khannous, cheaper and more exciting player. Still possible. Not sure this is as done as being suggested last night. Just journos wanting traffic on the back off of Thiaw announcement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 1 minute ago, Jordan said: Would have preffered El Khannous, cheaper and more exciting player. Is that definitely over? Could be that we're still thinking of bringing him in too, I think we need to and that would set us up for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Downie saying still work to do on this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 16 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Saying that, the best football Bruno's played was when for 3-4 months he was dragging our midfield almost single-handedly. With no breaks. Think that was more down to great leadership. Seemed to drag him along. Definitely needs to be rotated more than we are able to currently as we lose our way without him regardless of his physical performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Listening to a Villa podcast recorded on Friday after Villa offered him a new deal. Only 5 mins in but the two guys are very happy he was offered a new deal with the stand out quote “Ramsey could be one of our best players if he gets to the level we know he can get to” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 It'd be a bit weird for them to let him go just before we play them, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TK-421 said: Downie saying still work to do on this... 5 minutes ago, LFEE said: Still possible. Not sure this is as done as being suggested last night. Just journos wanting traffic on the back off of Thiaw announcement. So predictable… What’s Luke got to say on matters? Edited August 13, 2025 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 3 minutes ago, TK-421 said: Downie saying still work to do on this... What is it with journos and these emoji bullet points, what are you 12 years old? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 He’s going to sign a new deal with Villa isn’t he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 18 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Bruno said he was knackered at the end of the season like, with a more congested fixture lost he's definitely going to need a break, it would be nice if we didn't have to start him every game. This is why I would’ve liked someone like Gallagher or Nmecha, the sort of players can play 90 minutes at a high pace 1/2 times a week all season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundo Ferreyra Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 5 minutes ago, TK-421 said: Downie saying still work to do on this... If they're still trying to strike a deal then of course there's still work to do. What a pointless update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 another near two-footed player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 13, 2025 Share Posted August 13, 2025 There's only Martin Hardy who's massively jumped the gun, but he's shite anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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