Marcos Alonso

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Famtastic performance today. 

As someone earlier pointed out, Our season depends on the play of Alonso.

He just needs to be a competent LB. He may get skinned here or there, but it cannot mirror Ivanovic levels. Still cannot believe Kenedy was sent on loan to play as a LWB at Watford instead of for us. 

Because any injury or poor play from Alonso, and we're right back to Ivanovic. 

[jernej93 565]

54 minutes ago, Blue-in-me-Veins said:

Famtastic performance today. 

As someone earlier pointed out, Our season depends on the play of Alonso.

He just needs to be a competent LB. He may get skinned here or there, but it cannot mirror Ivanovic levels. Still cannot believe Kenedy was sent on loan to play as a LWB at Watford instead of for us. 

Because any injury or poor play from Alonso, and we're right back to Ivanovic. 

 

I was just thinking about it and we can't even rest him against West Ham because we don't have a suitable player ... maybe Pedro? Kenedy or Ake could rotate with him perfectly IMO He plays in very demanding position, he is probably our biggest hardworker alongside Kante and we can't afford to rest him

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, Blue-in-me-Veins said:

Famtastic performance today. 

As someone earlier pointed out, Our season depends on the play of Alonso.

He just needs to be a competent LB. He may get skinned here or there, but it cannot mirror Ivanovic levels. Still cannot believe Kenedy was sent on loan to play as a LWB at Watford instead of for us. 

Because any injury or poor play from Alonso, and we're right back to Ivanovic. 

You made a valid point but that's the first post I see after clicking on the thread and I now feel depressed.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

4 hours ago, jernej93 said:

 

I was just thinking about it and we can't even rest him against West Ham because we don't have a suitable player ... maybe Pedro? Kenedy or Ake could rotate with him perfectly IMO He plays in very demanding position, he is probably our biggest hardworker alongside Kante and we can't afford to rest him

 

You bring up a good point. Not sure who else could play there. No other left-footers in the team so no matter who it is, it'll be a little unbalanced. 

Maybe Aina can do a job. And, so could Azpi once Zouma is fit to play RCB.

[Dazzy_Vance 454]

I had written him off before he played a game for us and he has made me look incredibly stupid. Very good in the air, great decision maker and does all the basics right.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Haven't clicked on this thread in a while so I was first taken to a few pages back....and boy how much difference a month of football can make!  

I'd argue that Alonso is our most important player at the moment because he's literally irreplaceable in the team! If we were to lose him to injury or suspension, we'd probably have to change formation!

[BoyBlue96 990]

Kenedy doesn't play much for Watford now doesn't he? I would bang on their door so they can explain why he doesn't play and if they give me an answer I don't like I would pay them back and bring him home in the winter transfer window. 

[Tomo 21,733]

I'm not sure if he is starting quality long term, but as has been alluded to he has allowed us to change to a formation which probably with no exaggeration has saved our season, so for that reason alone the price for him was a steel.

[Amblève. 4,995]

19 hours ago, jernej93 said:

I was just thinking about it and we can't even rest him against West Ham because we don't have a suitable player ... maybe Pedro? Kenedy or Ake could rotate with him perfectly IMO He plays in very demanding position, he is probably our biggest hardworker alongside Kante and we can't afford to rest him

Play Aina. With a 3 at the back there's still enough protection behind him. Offensively... welp. That could be a challenge.

[Barbara 15,149]

how did I miss this celebration fail? LOL look at Costa's reaction

 

I still don't think he is as bad as people make him out to be although he's far frm anything special.

[Muzchap 8,966]

37 minutes ago, Barbara said:

how did I miss this celebration fail? LOL look at Costa's reaction

 

I still don't think he is as bad as people make him out to be although he's far frm anything special.

You don't need a team of world beaters - you need a few and the rest to play with energy, heart and desire 

this lad might not be the best technically- but I love the way he plays and he's made a massive overall impact to our play and gives Eden the chance to shine. 

As long as he gives 100% every game (as he has been doing) - I'm super cool with him and his shitty celebrations 😁😂😁

[Muzchap 8,966]

On 24/10/2016 at 4:55 PM, Tomo said:

I'm not sure if he is starting quality long term, but as has been alluded to he has allowed us to change to a formation which probably with no exaggeration has saved our season, so for that reason alone the price for him was a steel.

*steal 😂😂😂😂

[BlueLyon 9,359]

2 hours ago, Barbara said:

how did I miss this celebration fail? LOL look at Costa's reaction

 

I still don't think he is as bad as people make him out to be although he's far frm anything special.

I think he is not bad at all. He might not be outstanding star, but he is definately a team player. IMO his work rate is underrated and he covers alot of ground, balancing the team.

Put a fancy player instead of him and you get some tricks, but space that they wont cover.

There is no coincidence that we play much better now with Alonso and Moses, two "average players" instead of fancy players. 

[zakhov 253]

8 hours ago, Barbara said:

how did I miss this celebration fail? LOL look at Costa's reaction

 

I still don't think he is as bad as people make him out to be although he's far frm anything special.

That's it. I've seen enough, he can't even do a proper celebration. Loan him out (to Sunderland so he can save their arses again) come January.

[Mustafa 885]

7 hours ago, Muzchap said:

You don't need a team of world beaters - you need a few and the rest to play with energy, heart and desire 

this lad might not be the best technically- but I love the way he plays and he's made a massive overall impact to our play and gives Eden the chance to shine. 

As long as he gives 100% every game (as he has been doing) - I'm super cool with him and his shitty celebrations 😁😂😁

 

Completely disagree. I think he's got a peach of a left foot. Immense technique. The chance we had towards the end of 1st half where Pedro turned immaculately was all started with a Zidane esque touch from Marcos. If there's one thing you can't dispute is his technique in my opinion. Wouldn't be surprised if he pops in a free kick for us in the near future.. lad has got a class left foot

[Igi26 346]

1 hour ago, Mustafa said:

 

Completely disagree. I think he's got a peach of a left foot. Immense technique. The chance we had towards the end of 1st half where Pedro turned immaculately was all started with a Zidane esque touch from Marcos. If there's one thing you can't dispute is his technique in my opinion. Wouldn't be surprised if he pops in a free kick for us in the near future.. lad has got a class left foot

Yeah he should be taking free kicks with that left foot. And I totally agree with you on technique, he is fenomenal.

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Its not his technique, i worry about his 1v1 defending when we are deep. On the ball I think he is very good actually, not just pinging first time cross in, but quite good in possession. A massive runner too. 

[kellzfresh 7,229]

This guy doesn't just have technique, he runs a lot for the team up and down that left flank. I think he even covered more distance than kante