King Kante 1,643 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Simon1991 said: He looks like an absolute gem. Amazing close control and dribbling skills, but he also seem to have awesome vision and a deadly pass in the locker. I for one, am completely hyped by this young lad. I think he'll be massive!!! Problem with him staying is the work permit. I think it is almost certain he will have to be loaned to Portugal and try and break his way into the Brazil international team. 7 hours ago, Gundalf said: Gallagher is a great option when we are drawing or losing, 30 mins to go and we need someone who just runs, wins some balls and shoots. He should never be a starter tho. Agreed. However, he is capable of starting smaller games. I just don't get the critics of Gallagher. He works hard, keeps his head down, has always proven people wrong (he wasn't that highly rated in the development teams until late on) and he really wants to be here. For sure, he isn't Super technical, but all good/great teams have a player like this. I mean, SAF at Utd was an expert at having players like him in all his good sides. 7 hours ago, DDA said: Imagine Caicedo in the pivot with Enzo. Oh my good giddy aunt... we are actually looking like a proper outfit again. It is only preseason, not too much can be read into the performances. For instance, Jackson is never getting such a high line to play against in the PL that he got last night. Fernando and Simon1991 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,370 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 hours ago, King Kante said: Because if you listen to most people on here they just want players who have good highlights and are flashy. Gallagher is perfectly fine as a squad player who can get some minutes, especially when we need to close games down. I just watched the game. He did very well. Paid attention to him. Don't understand critics during the game. I feel he is scapegoat like Alonso before for no reason. Unfair. From what I saw so far in 2 games all Gallagher, Casadei and Santos deserve to stay with Enzo and Caicedo. 6th MF will be attacking one like Kudus. 3 of those 6 players should always be on the pitch. Pretty much everyone thought Nkunku would be AM in 4231 but cannot see it after first two games. He is goalscorer, exclusively final third player. When he is on with Jackson, he will play winger I think. We thought we don't have numbers in MF just a couple of days ago but all of them impressed so after we buy Caicedo I don't see a reason to even think about Lavia. With no European football we need to be careful with numbers. 11 players for 6 positions is perfect. 3 MF spots we have Enzo, Caicedo, Santos, Casadei, Gallagher. 3 attacking positions we have Jackson, Nkunku, Sterling, Mudryk and Madueke. Plus Kudus who will occupy both areas. So he fits like a glove. Hopefully we wrap Caicedo and Kudus next week and that's it. After that only need to think about Kepa competition and maybe new CB because of Fofana injury. Broja, Chuck, Hall, Moreira all need to go on loan. Angelo as well because of work permit. Not sure about Maatsen. Cannot see him getting minutes here. Interesting in later part of the game how Cucurella moved to DM area when we were attacking hence why assist. Good game a lot of positives. Just a friendly but first win against Brighton after 5 games. King Kante and Fulham Broadway 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Agreed Gallagher has looked good in preseason under Poch - he is still obviously a bit more technically limited, frankly less intelligent on the ball player than some of his colleagues but he is absolutely the classic guy that can perform in a system that he's been taught well and he brings a lot of qualities that we shouldn't underestimate. Should only consider selling him in a years time at this point - 100% worth seeing him under Poch, when he DOES play under a manager that suits him it will also help his value, and later we only sell him if we reach a point where we've somehow found some £12m south american who brings everything Gallagher does but is more intelligent on the ball and it becomes obvious the time is right. I think he will absolutely get a bunch of minutes as it stands. Fernando and Fulham Broadway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,362 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Two things that stood out were Mudryk has a great future , pace is electric, if he fine tunes his finishing and a bit more aggression. Also I know just a friendly but the defence and kepa can not go to sleep in the last 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,332 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 we need a new goalkeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mário César said: we need a new goalkeeper Kepa is not De Gea. Not many are better and Mendy after an electric start kept on scoring own goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,332 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, cosmicway said: Kepa is not De Gea. Not many are better and Mendy after an electric start kept on scoring own goals. well we can ty valencia goalkeeper its cheap and a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Nicolas Jackson is Didier Drogba reborn. I'm so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Just now, Mhsc said: Nicolas Jackson is Didier Drogba reborn. I'm so excited. Think this is a bit early to tell. Drogba was an absolute nightmare for defenses to deal with because of his physicality. I think Carragher, who was a sh*thouse, admitted he hated playing him because he essentially couldn't deal with his strength. Additionally, Drogba didn't have Jackson's pace. From what I have seen so far he looks a bit more like a young Torres with better link play. Obviously, my sample size is very small as I haven't seen him at Villareal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, King Kante said: Think this is a bit early to tell. Drogba was an absolute nightmare for defenses to deal with because of his physicality. I think Carragher, who was a sh*thouse, admitted he hated playing him because he essentially couldn't deal with his strength. Additionally, Drogba didn't have Jackson's pace. From what I have seen so far he looks a bit more like a young Torres with better link play. Obviously, my sample size is very small as I haven't seen him at Villareal. Yeah I agree, he's not really like Drogba in lots of ways but I meant more in terms of the potential impact he will have in our team and how long we might get out of him. Feeling very excited about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Pochettino to bring Mbappe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,332 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, cosmicway said: Pochettino to bring Mbappe ? no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, cosmicway said: Pochettino to bring Mbappe ? Wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,423 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Those who think we’ll struggle against low block this season I disagree. From the small sample the way Poch has us play in congested spaces with the one and two touch wall passing we will break down a lot of teams. I’m actually really excited for this season. Still think we need 3 more pieces - CM,CB and a GK. Coupled with less congested fixture list more time to be drilled in the new system the 2024/25 season could be our comeback year Mhsc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,332 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said: Those who think we’ll struggle against low block this season I disagree. From the small sample the way Poch has us play in congested spaces with the one and two touch wall passing we will break down a lot of teams. I’m actually really excited for this season. Still think we need 3 more pieces - CM,CB and a GK. Coupled with less congested fixture list more time to be drilled in the new system the 2024/25 season could be our comeback year you already counted with kodus signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Strike said: Angelo Gabriel looked good. But reports said he's unlikely to qualify for a work permit If a guy who's been playing regular first team football (120+ games) for a club in the Brazilian top division between the ages 15-18 doesn't qualify for a work permit then the system is flawed as fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,423 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mário César said: you already counted with kodus signing? I honestly like our left sided options if Angelo Gabriel can get his permit if not then we should get Kudus to maybe start at RW ahead of Noni and cover for Nkunku in the #10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,332 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said: I honestly like our left sided options if Angelo Gabriel can get his permit if not then we should get Kudus to maybe start at RW ahead of Noni and cover for Nkunku in the #10 kudos will cover several attacking positions and I think in attack we're closed we need a proper center midfielder, a center back sadly and a goalkeeper and its ok I don't know anymore if we only need just a single midfielder or two because we already have plenty of talent and options to our midfieldr but I don't know if some are ready or needed a new loan Edited July 23, 2023 by Mário César bluesman2610 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I feel like we're gonna score a lot of goals but it will take Poch a while to get us polished at the back, we still look very vulnerable with players losing their man too easily in defense, and Kepa is decent but not the kind of keeper that is gonna hard carry us when young players make mistakes. Gusto looks like an inspired signing but we've sunk so much money into LB and I am still not convinced by our players there, I do not think either Chilwell or Cucu is good at defending vs a fast, skilled opponent and we will be very vulnerable against the 'wrong' opposition, but we've spent so much money on them it feels like we're committed. We've also just got a lack of stability at the back caused by persistent injury problems, which hopefully Malo and Colwill can help solve - probably a backline of Malo, Thiago, Colwill and Cucurella or Maatsen could stay fit for the season pretty feasibly and develop a rock solid understanding of each other. I am expecting Reece and Chilly to drop like flies as always, but hoping Reece moves position and achieves some longevity as a DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,823 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Strike said: Angelo Gabriel looked good. But reports said he's unlikely to qualify for a work permit If we do sign Kudus we're going to be stocked in his position in any case. The UK just relaxed the work permits for professional athletes. He may. I just realized it was two give and goes that created this goal. I am really impressed with Jackson’s touch and vision!! Mhsc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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