ja1 1,166 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I didn't know he was so big, has a big presence in midfield. He looked ok in his half, I did like his one touch positive passing. He didn't really do anything Essien didn't do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I saw a few people giving him a lot of praise for today, but honestly for me I expected a bit more of him. His passing was sloppy and he seemed reluctant to make forward runs. Of course it is too early to judge him, but it's too early to hype him as well. I think he played well, he played as the more disciplined defensive midfield player so he didn't make forward runs so the team had some balance. I think your being a bit harsh on his passing, his passing was quite good and it was varied. semiller1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 He's known for his runs to join in the attack, but this was a preseason game and not only that his first game for the club. He was disciplined and kept things simple, no complaints there. Already a better passer than Ramires too kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I think he played well, he played as the more disciplined defensive midfield player so he didn't make forward runs so the team had some balance. I think your being a bit harsh on his passing, his passing was quite good and it was varied. I just don't think we should hype him up now only to be disappointed later. It's not good for his future here to get hyped up this early. Like I said, I'm not criticizing him for the performance. It was after all his first appearance for us and it is only preseason. I'm criticizing the hype some are trying to create about him based on that performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I just don't think we should hype him up now only to be disappointed later. It's not good for his future here to get hyped up this early. Like I said, I'm not criticizing him for the performance. It was after all his first appearance for us and it is only preseason. I'm criticizing the hype some are trying to create about him based on that performance. No one is really overhyping him though, most are just saying he had a decent game. Marko just kept it simple and had a decent performance. Don't see how that's overhyping him when he can play a lot better than what he did show. Plus it's a mere pre season game so I don't think anyone is making any serious conclusions about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 How he played? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 The kid played well 3 misplaced passes.. in a variety of short and long balls.. But someone like KDB whom we all love gets voted man of the match and he had more misplaced passes than MVG... He is technically sound with both feet and still only 20yrs old.. I guess people would rather look at the glass half empty than half full..but to each their own zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 No one is really overhyping him though, most are just saying he had a decent game.Marko just kept it simple and had a decent performance. Don't see how that's overhyping him when he can play a lot better than what he did show. Plus it's a mere pre season game so I don't think anyone is making any serious conclusions about him.He had 6 votes for MOTM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrippingStep 336 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I still think there were instances where he could have helped out more in attack. On any account, it's too early to judge and I hope he can put in better performances in the coming games. What you say, is also true for the entire defensive players of the team.I thought that where the defensive midfielder were playing, the central defenders could have played there. I didn't understand why they were sitting so deep while the other team was just sitting in their 35 meters. It's not like the other team were pressing.Too many long balls to my taste while the other team were into their box, would have liked more intricate movements.It was a formation, and play to counter-attack.The wing players had also not many help in the offense, the only option being often passing backwards or crossing into the box.But it was just the first match of pre-season with many players playing for the first time together. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 He had 6 votes for MOTM...That's (as of now) 4.72% of the votes. Don't know how that's overhyping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Tbh, i never really noticed him, in the first game. I think with the game being as one sided possesion wise as it was, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. He passed the ball well for the most part and did his job, though was never tested defensively and didn't really have to be used in transition from defence to attack as they were all so deep our more advanced players were dropping off anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meetdoscar 335 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I thought he was technically sound which is vital, has a good eye for a Lethal pass whether from deep or close to the box and physically impressive for a 20 year old. Yes he was a bit shaky when he came on hence the misplaced passes but still had the vision to see those passes and grew in confidence later. He still reminds me of how oscar had a shaky start at chelsea but in his case he has a whole preseason to understand his team and acquire confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 the defensive side of his game was spot on. he will be a very useful player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I feel the same way as i did after the first game. I never really noticed he was there. From a defensive standpoint i suppose thats a good thing, but he wasn't involved in much of the buildup.Only played 2 pre season friendleys so no where near enough time to say anything definitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Excellent defensively. His partnership with Essien (who was great again today) was great. Didn't drive forward much but that will come eventually once he gains more confidence. For now though, tidy in possession, great composure and very capable defensively. He'll def be a vital squad player. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP5QYGRWtW4 bluesman2610 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 He looks very tidy so far. I'd still like to see him in a more box-to-box role when Mikel comes back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyblue 443 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 His style really reminds me of Ballack. What's also great is how he's got a football brain already at such a young age. Knows when he must sit back and when he can go forward. Tough tackler too. Quite impressed kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yes it's only preseason and yes it's only for fitness. But I couldn't help but wonder today, why in the hell are we sending this guy out on loan but keeping Van Ginkel who looked like he was struggling with some basic passes?!Incredibly harsh on Van Ginkel. Did he even misplace a pass today? Not sure where when you saw him struggle with basic passes. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yes it's only preseason and yes it's only for fitness. But I couldn't help but wonder today, why in the hell are we sending this guy out on loan but keeping Van Ginkel who looked like he was struggling with some basic passes?!the fuck you on about? van ginkel didnt put a foot wrong with his passing. Shaan and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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