think it was pretty obvious that Farke didn't trust him defensively last year... hence we signed a fullback and then only played him fleetingly in attacking roles. Looked neat and tidy but lightweight
He always seems to start well then falters off after the first 5 or 6 games doesnt he ? I dont want him convincing anyone that he can play like that for the season
If he’s on the wing or we get the BEK as competition in the 10 I reckon it might help him as he’ll be more rested. Always seem to be a player that’s playing every minute of every game.
Bijol has shown he’s clearly our best CB in that half. Such a shame he won’t be starting the first game.
Aaronsson is just one of those players that has some annoying habits (holding on to the ball too long, falling over too easily), that makes people a bit blind to the good stuff he does in my opinion. I also think he's more suited to tranistion football than being in a posession dominant team. He was signed for Marschball, after all, where he was expected to press like hell and create transitions. Understand no-one expects him to be a starter but we might find he's more obviously effective (if played) this season when we're not trying to break down stubborn defences every game - which isn't his thing.
I agree and he did himself a big favour today because was taken out quite a few times but got straight back up. Hopefully he would get more protection from the ref than he got today. He ran his socks off, best Leeds player by a mile and made the goal. I think he is going to press the he’ll out opposition teams and win the ball back. I wasn’t impressed with Longstaffe although missed the first 20 minutes Ampadu Stach and Tanaka for me in the middle, but we missed James and Bogle today, Rodon and Bijal to start, Meslier to go as he would be third choice now. Piroe is ahead Nmecha, by a margin and Gudmundson has the left back spot tied up
Darlow made a cracking save as well. More than happy for him to be back up and mes to move on If I was a championship club id be looking at making a cheeky punt on Darlow over Mes
It’s getting near critical time to bring in one, possibly two players this coming week We also need to shift out a few like Harrison and Meslier, if we’re shopping overseas they’re going to need to settle, let’s get the Leicester guy signed up as a minimum
Ran the rule on the new signings. Gudmundsson - Got stood up square defending 1v1 in the first 5 minutes. Always wanted to show his man inside which was strange given his pace. Otherwise defensively sound. Going forward he was very good on the overlap and also as a support player to Gnonto. Looks a solid 7/10 signing. One other note is that he should not be taking corners or free kicks, they weren't great. Bijol - On for the 2nd half. Looks big,strong and solid defensively. Decent distribution too. His lack of pace hasnt really affected the games I've seen him in thus far. Looks solid enough but not sure he is better than Struijk at this point. Struijk had the better game today. Neither are anywhere near Rodons standard. Stach - Really good first 20 minutes then went a bit quiet. I was hoping for a more dominant physical performance but went through the motions a bit. Needs to get to grips with the pace of the game as it passed him by. Got to improve if he wants to start in front of the others. He did whip a free kick in to the box which was the best set piece of the day. Longstaff - Very passive. Never really got to grips with the Villareal midfield and lost possession too often. Don't think Schmidt helped at right back by not being able to trap a bag of cement or pass wind. Another who has to improve and him and Stach looked miles behind the much more impressive Ampadu. Nmecha - On the surface looks okay but watching him off the ball he isnt very mobile. He doesn't press. He isnt quick. He's not great in the air. His hold up play is okay and he will buy the odd free kick. Pretty average in my book. We need a marquee signing up top.
