Another knee injury i believe.
Ethan Laird
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Desperate for this lad to get a run injury free. Would be outstanding back up to AWB
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He had his leg in a caste at the end of January after suffering a knee injury, so it would be a surprise to see him against Derby if I'm honest.
He had his leg in a caste at the end of January after suffering a knee injury, so it would be a surprise to see him against Derby if I'm honest.
That sucks, I think Ole might have given him a shot as AWB definitely needs a rest and like I said Dalot hasn't really shown much in his recent chances.
Agree. As good as Dalot is going forward, I think he has a lot to learn defensively. Probably won't see the best of Laird until the summer warm up matches, where I expect him to excel.
I've always thought he's not so far behind Mason in terms of raw talent and potential.
Hopefully, he can overcome injury problems and put pressure on AWB.
Hopefully, he can overcome injury problems and put pressure on AWB.
I'm really looking forward to him breaking through...whether with us or on loan somewhere.
Alphonso Davis setting the bar.
He was brilliant vs Dortmund
Glad to just see him fit. Future star.
Needs to stay fit .
For me he’s the most talented full back I’ve seen us produce since G Neville- will be very interesting to see how he develops and let’s pray he steers clear of any more injuries as this will be the only thing holding him back
I'm assuming the U23 will not play anymore this season, so he is not going to feature I imagine. Sadly, because I would play him before Dalot.
You never know. We have the second tie against LASK, already 5-0 up. We'll have a lot of games over a short space of time so I expect Ole will be keen to play lots of kids in that one.
G nev was talented ?
You think the Europa League will resume? Has there been any news about European football starting back up like that? Some of the teams still in are from leagues which have finished haven’t they?
There were news that they want to finish the competitions (CL and EL) by the end of August.
yes...
clearly not one of the best technical footballers we have ever produced but even from a young age he clearly had a lot of talent with his reading of the game, marking and tackling were excellent and he established himself ahead of paul parker (who was an england international at the time) and became an england regular by the age of 21
that didnt happen by luck - he was a very talented defender - so was wes brown and whilst both of them are not the most technical footballers there is more to football talent than spraying a ball round with the outside of the boot and a killer first touch.
He had outstanding defensive attributes
Sweet crossing too at times.
He’s far more talented than Gary Neville. As is Williams, who himself is far less talented than Laird.
It will probably start and finish, somewhere in mid to late July and maybe August. They will have discussions about that in a couple of weeks i believe
I think Laird has a lot of skills, but that's quite a statement, considering Williams has broken into the first-team at age 19 and has played 12 games.
He's 1 year older. If Laird breaks into the team like Williams, I'll be very happy. People need to realize that talent is also hard work, great mentality, good decision-making, all which Williams posses. Talent is not just skills.
By any metric, Laird is more talented. Williams did not get into the team because he was better than Laird. There was an opening at the time, and he was fit. He then took his chance by performing quite well. His progression has nothing to do with his talent in relation to Laird’s. Laird has more than just ‘skills’ on him too. He is stronger, faster, a better attacking threat in terms of crossing and scoring, and better defensively.
There is little to suggest that Laird’s attitude and hardwork is lacking in relation to Williams either. He has pushed himself his whole career far above his age group. He has just been unlucky with injuries. My observation is a player who has great talent rarely has his hard work spoken about, while it is the first thing people want to talk about when a player is leas talented. That's their standout attribute. Messi is a very hard worker, for example! So is Jordan Henderson. You can easily spot the difference in the attention their work rate draws.
But yea, I’d say Williams is a bigger talent than Nev, not as big as Laird. I’m not sure where O’Shea would fit into this either, as he was special when he first broke through, before becoming quite shite.
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If he stays injury free, I predict he'll relegate Wan Bissaka to the bench in time. The best fullback talent I've ever seen come through the ranks at United.
He's a very good player - he is sometimes caught out of position.
Wan bissaka has more tackles then the rest of the back four put together strange how people no longer see that as a incredible skill for a defender at the age 22,
I’d agree with that, in terms of his potential. Of course, it will take more than just being injury free, and focus and luck will play a part. But the potential of a world-class full-back is definitely there, and I’d agree with you that he’s better than anything I’ve ever seen in our academy in his position.
I see fullbacks as attackers in the modern game and Ethan Laird is a attacker who has the potential to be world class in that regard. It's easier to coach defending than attacking too IMO.
I don't agree - Wan-Bissaka has a ability that can not be taught its based around around his physical attributes and timing, there is a reason they call him spider.
Aymeric Laporte 26 and Virgil van Dijk 27 before there move, Walker was around the same age. You might say, well they were good before the transfer. Some people said Van Dijk was a waste of money.. Now look at him.
Which is easier to teach crossing or defending? One is a technique the other is a whole skil set.
In my opinion
Attacking is more difficult than defending. Passing the ball, linking up with the attackers and being a threat in the final third is way more difficult. And then you have to defend too. Klopp, Pep, Nagelsmann, Rose are some of the best or potentially best coaches in the game and the attacking fullback is a big weapon in their tactical arsenal. Even Ole wants his fullbacks to push forward. A good cross is welcome, but without the above attributes it's pointless.I don't agree - Wan-Bissaka has a ability that can not be taught its based around around his physical attributes and timing, there is a reason they call him spider.
Aymeric Laporte 26 and Virgil van Dijk 27 before there move, Walker was around the same age. You might say, well they were good before the transfer. Some people said Van Dijk was a waste of money.. Now look at him.
Which is easier to teach crossing or defending? One is a technique the other is a whole skil set.
In my opinion
I could be wrong about Laird but if he can stay injury free, he will give AWB a major headache due to his superior ability on the ball imo.
Laird is my second favourite in the unders.
I believe that the ex right winger AWB will get better in the attack. If Laird could tackle more than the rest of the whole defence put together next season in his season then AWB would need to worry.
Ask your self other than TAA in the EPL who would you have over AWB include his just 22 in his second season in the EPL.
The coaches above play there way, how meny assets do you see Shaw or Williams with? Hell Walker has 2 assets and one goal.
It's a nice headache if he can stay fit, he reminds me so much of Valencia all right foot.
The reality is that Laird is the perfect foil for AWB, tactically. In a couple of years, we'll hopefully have an insanely talented attacking RB to go along with the best defensive RB in the league. There will be games better suited for one over the other based on tactics (and injury/form/fatigue/etc.)
Excited to see this kid get some chances over the next 12 months.
Excited to see this kid get some chances over the next 12 months.
I highly doubt it.
About 4 times better than Dalot
They will both have a big role. Laird is a stunning talent.
Unfortunately so far has been just as injury prone. Hope they can both stay injury free and we really get to see what they can do at the top level.
I always thought the Dalot signing was pretty stupid given we had an extremely talented right back in the academy. Williams can cover that position too