Willian

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Bump

Nobody talking about him since Nov 15? what's wrong with you guys?

[Kieran. 6,317]

Been important to the team lately IMO, hope he keeps it up

[DYC. 7,542]

I have to say, he was good. Very good. Happy for him, he really needed a goal.

And his stamina is just nuts.

[Nike 373]

Bump

Nobody talking about him since Nov 15? what's wrong with you guys?

wrong, read the marco reus and sterling threads..

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

wrong, read the marco reus and sterling threads..

Okay

Edit : just checked it, all I seen were Salah and SWP names everywhere...

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

From Willy instagram

Costa and Oscar buddy2 all the time

Father and son

[gary gordon 1,777]

Costa blowing up at him after not passing was hilarious. It's weird having strikers on the pitch that actually show passion again. Willian was a beast though.

[Special Juan 27,429]

Been excellent lately, does a lot of unseen donkey work but his energy is fabulous.

Really stepped it up lately, really rate this lad and delighted he got a goal too.

[the wes 7,212]

willian was outstanding last nite with this form who needs reus

[the wes 7,212]

One goal, one assist, four key passes from willain last nite

[Styles 9,790]

Costa blowing up at him after not passing was hilarious. It's weird having strikers on the pitch that actually show passion again. Willian was a beast though.

Yeah that was funny. And you know Costa doesn't mean anything by it, he's just intense and desperate to score which is great. Willian really should have passed though.

[coolhead23 1,146]

Last night's performance was clearly what Willian brings to the team ... A tireless all round package ... We keep saying having Reus in this squad will gets us more quality in attack, etc, etc etc ... but would Reus be able to bring what Willian bring to the table, that would be the million dollar question ... Reus is a WC player without a doubt but the kind of setup we have deployed I feel Willian would contributes much more than anyone. Rest it is up to debate

[Tomo 21,733]

Yeah that was funny. And you know Costa doesn't mean anything by it, he's just intense and desperate to score which is great. Willian really should have passed though.

Similar in the Sporting game as well, he was constantly having a go at Schurrle for making poor decisions.

Imagine if he ever played with Torres?

[zolayes 14,489]

Last night's performance was clearly what Willian brings to the team ... A tireless all round package ... We keep saying having Reus in this squad will gets us more quality in attack, etc, etc etc ... but would Reus be able to bring what Willian bring to the table, that would be the million dollar question ... Reus is a WC player without a doubt but the kind of setup we have deployed I feel Willian would contributes much more than anyone. Rest it is up to debate

Im feeling quite smug as I have backed Willian since he signed ,,wonder if Lionsden will ever change his opinion about Willian

not having the legs or ability of Ramires .. wonder if he still thinks Oscar is shite ..

[DanishBlue 426]

I understand Costa, Willian really should have passed the ball. It was easy to see that Costa was in a good position but sometimes it's like Willian is blind.

Had a good game overall though.

[Styles 9,790]

Similar in the Sporting game as well, he was constantly having a go at Schurrle for making poor decisions.

Imagine if he ever played with Torres?

Costa would've choked him out by now

[Rekin 835]

Im happy Willian got some points yesterday, but I dont think he really convinced as much many claim (my opinion of course).

First of all his goal should never have been one, a better keeper would have made short work of it. Second his decision making and vision is still mediocre for lack of a better word.
He had a crystal opportunity to pass Costa just before he got subbed, and at the end when he created Hazard's chance there was an even better pass available to Schurrle. Willian is simply not good at providing through balls and both times went with the easier "pass right next to me" rather than the diagonal through ball that would have created two one-on-ones from excellent angles.

His work rate is still immense and so is his defensive contribution, but he should not really change too many opinions when it comes to his offensive skills based on yesterdays performance. I think he had one of those games where things went his way and the opposition was too poor to trouble him much.

I still believe in him as a player though, right now he is without a doubt the best choice for RW in the starting lineup.

[Shakez 755]

Really hapy for the lad, there is some obvious improvement from last season. He may have his deficiencies (mainly decision making in the final third), he still gives the team so much in the buildup/link-up + defensive aspects of the game. Reus would be nice ofcourse, but with that comes the uncertainty of a player that will play out of position and is much more injury prone. Willian seemingely is never injured or tired. At this moment he is more than good enough, as long as he gives these types of performances on a consistent basis.