Oscar

[termninja 5,290]

  On 07/08/2015 at 09:06, Pacquiao said:

he has been our best player in pre-season, I expect big things from Oscar this season.

Second best after Moses for me, but I agree, he should be this season's prodigy.

He has enough talent to be among the best players in the world, it's just the mental stuff that is the holding him back. Decision making and making those crucial match decisions that turn the whole game around.

[lucio 5,418]

His crossfield balls seem to have improved. Should help switch the play quickly. Especially if we play a natural lb.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I'd be very happy if Oscar proved me wrong this season - and tbf - he really needs to.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

I've got the most smug look on my face right now.

[The Skipper 20,593]

  On 08/08/2015 at 17:09, Gilvorak said:

I've got the most smug look on my face right now.

Let's hope he keeps this sort of display up for most of the season.

[Polo7 3,496]

Very good first half from him. If he can keep this up, it will be like signing a new player.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

He's been outstanding today and I am one of his harshest critics. Well played that man!!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yeah, much improved from Oscar. Consistency is key, if he continues to replicate and not disappear then he still has a very good chance to reach his potential.

[didierforever 7,349]

wonderful first half. had more completed back flicks than iva had normal passes.

as for people having "the most smug look", LOL... one game, one season, same thing right!!!??

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

He started last season on fire too. Let's hope it stays this way all season. Dude is a fucking monster.

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

He needs to play like that almost every week...

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Let's not get carried away, he usually have a few of these at the start of every season.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

  On 08/08/2015 at 17:33, MrBlueGuy said:

Let's not get carried away, he usually have a few of these at the start of every season.

True.

But hopefully this time, it's the benefit of not being involved in the Copa America that will have a better long-term effect on his season. Fatigue is no longer an excuse for the kid now, it's time to step up.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Can't believe Jose took him off instead of Willian. Smh.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

  On 08/08/2015 at 18:27, The Skipper said:

Can't believe Jose took him off instead of Willian. Smh.

At that stage pace is more important than anything and he doesn't have it. Also logically he and Fabregas was always gonna be the 2 players to be sacrified.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

  On 08/08/2015 at 18:28, MrBlueGuy said:

At that stage pace is more important than anything and he doesn't have it. Also logically he and Fabregas was always gonna be the 2 players to be sacrified.

Then Fabregas should have been replaced, he wasn't really in the game and so the one that had to be sacrificed was our best offensive player?

[Gilvorak 3,734]

  On 08/08/2015 at 18:27, The Skipper said:

Can't believe Jose took him off instead of Willian. Smh.

Hazard, Willian & Cesc were all playing poorly yet he takes off our most dangerous player...

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

  On 08/08/2015 at 18:30, Gilvorak said:

Hazard, Willian & Cesc were all playing poorly yet he takes off our most dangerous player...

Willian at least offered pace.

Fabregas should have been taken off first.