Didn't really have anything to do defensively but looked smooth and composed on the ball.
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This. Can't judge on this match at all.. he was without occupation
Very J.Boateng esque on ball. Nothing more to tell though as Wigan hardly able to do anything useful offensively.
Everyone keeps writing his name wrong and it's starting to really get to me 
Having a good game again. Hes so composed on the ball. Just needs to learn when to run and when to pass, and hes not being helped by Jones next to him.
Hes really good isnt he.
He's bloody fast. Two times now that he has matched or bettered Aubameyang for pace.
I really like this guy. Strong, quick and very composed on the ball.
Boateng is probably the best comparison I have seen in regards to active players still playing. I'd argue that Bailly is stronger as well. Great potential.
So far looks like a money well spent. Exactly what we needed in a defender.
He better be our starting CB.
He will be. Jose wouldn't say he wanted 4 key signings if one of them wasn't going to be a starter.
And Aubameyang is one of the fastest players around.
Exactly! With Valencia, Smalling, Bailly and Shaw we can afford to keep a very high line - not many attackers will outrun any of those four.
Looks good so far. Way better than Rojo or Jones tbh.
Looks like he has all the makings of a top defender.
Very nice of him to play the jester and removing the attention of a blatant yellow for Shaw - that's what I call a teammate!
Reminds me of Vidic/Ferdinand mixed into one (not as good obviously). None of the goals were his fault and everytime he's 1 on 1 he always wins. Has to be our starting CB.
At this rate he's going to be starting for us from day one. Rojo and Jones have been busy competing for the worst player on the pitch award.
What a physical specimen. Very well suited to the Premier League in that regard, don't see him getting bullied by the Andy Carrolls of the league.
The only real positive to take from the game today was his performance. Can't wait to see him alongside Smalling.
He's obviously physically great, but the timing of his interceptions is really good too. I like that so far he hasn't shown any rash tackling, which people who usually are physically dominant can show. He and Smalling together could prove to be rock solid.
He's very fast and looks very composed on the ball. Sometimes he looks a bit too chilled out, but every goal came from errors that didn't include him in the build-up. He certainly looks like he'll be starting beside Smalling.
Thought he needed to calm down near the end though.
Certainly looked better than Jones or Rojo, he's good eye for interception and is extremely quick and strong, which is his main attributes, decent on the ball as well, his distribution is not really good though, so with Smalling and Pogba in midfield it doesn't really look like we are going to play anything near possession football, which is good but against lesser sides we might line up with Blind who may run the show next to Smalling..
It will be interesting how it pans out at the back...
It will be interesting how it pans out at the back...
Agreed but don't mind a new signing showing a bit of temper and passion. I want to see players who care. Seems like a solid defender so far, but too early to tell really.
I agree with all of this. I'd be amazed if Mourinho didn't request that the club bring in an experienced (preferably ball-playing) CB to partner one of Bailly/Smalling.
maybe we are all the time in for Bonucci and the Pogba thing is just a paper talk to raise his praise for Madrid, hopefully we are in for both but I can't see them letting the defender go unfortunately..
I'm liking the cut of his jib. He's got all the attributes to be a top CB without a doubt, looking forward to seeing him partnered with Smalling.
I like this guy. He didn't get outpaced by fecking Aubameyang who's the fastest man alive, doesn't shit his pants, no-nonsense stuff when needed, hope he learns the language soon and carries on from there.
Assuming he won't be sold and stays fit, you still have a much better option in Schweinsteiger. No need to put up with someone as average as Blind, if you can play Bastian as the holding midfielder.
That's one hell of a conspiracy
Looked very strong,the new Vidic
Bailly will be a starter for us.
I think he'll be our best defender next year. Smalling is wildy over-rated. I'd like us to sign an experienced leader to play next to him.
I think he'll be our best defender next year. Smalling is wildy over-rated. I'd like us to sign an experienced leader to play next to him.
Looked very strong. Bailly and Smalling should be among the strongest CB pairing when it comes to physical strength..
I'd definitely sign another defender. Smalling was very suspect near the end of the season. He's good but He needs to be kept on his toes.
With Bailly going to the Afcon ,another defender won't hurt. Jones and Rojo aren't really defenders
With Bailly, Smalling and Shaw we are going to have so much pace at the back, we should be able to afford a high line, #10s are going to struggle to make an impact against that.
Lvg has gotten to you
We dont need a ball playing pique esque defender against minnow. That's what the midfielders are.
I'd take a strong solid back door and let the mf/fw deal with scoring
Smalling will wrestle them to the ground.
Early days, but already looks much better than either Jones or Rojo.
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