I still can’t get over his trim, he looks like a throwback player. Sorry I know we shouldn’t discuss his hair in this thread but my word...
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So he might be then?
I’ll go with Vickery’s assessment instead of the experts on the Caf. Cheers
Do what you want, couldn’t care less.So he might be then?
I’ll go with Vickery’s assessment instead of the experts on the Caf. Cheers
Seconded. So he played as an attacking wide player most of his career and people wanna see him in the centre already? He doesnt show any kind of passing and vision ability to justify that nonsensical David Silva type of player comparisons. He´s a better crisper version of Daniel James with a lot of time on his side. Not exactly a passer or creater but a great dribbler with some acceleration as his biggest assets..
Agree. Many have made the Silva comparison, which is reasonable if we think about technical attributes and his old AM (often wide) self. Going from that to Silva at CM in a very particular setup is a massive stretch.
Oh nonsense. You’ve watched a few highlights from a flipping Under 23s match.
my thoughts exactly. I'll wait to watch him a bit myself before writing him off, saying he's great or trying to explain his playing style!
come on. We should all be making sweeping assessments about how he’s going to turn out. He’s been here a month now, more than enough time to judge!
I've genuinely seen someone write him off already
If I have time I'll see if I can dredge up their post
I've genuinely seen someone write him off already
If I have time I'll see if I can dredge up their post
love it!
Judging by these 3 games he played for U-23's, Elanga was better.
But the one who gets on the bench is Pellistri.
Is it just based on the fact that he was bought for 10 million euros?
But the one who gets on the bench is Pellistri.
Is it just based on the fact that he was bought for 10 million euros?
Elanga's been on the bench before - they often rotate the players and give them all a different chance.
Don't remember it honestly.
I think he has never been in the squad.
Only played in a friendly against Villa before the start of the season.
Elanga plays the opposite wing, we've got Rashford and James to play there. Yes, it's obviously being bought for £10m is going to play a big part, he's really only playing with the U23s to gain match sharpness, all the articles around his signing suggested as much. He's been specifically bought for the first team, he's played a lot of first team football in Uruguay already. We want him ready as soon as possible due to our dearth of right wingers.
Omg a lovely pinpoint cross, into the box, from a run to the byline on the right side. How fecking exciting and unusual! To be fair he looks like he is improving with every game. I’m looking forward to seeing him get minutes as the season progresses
Expect to be called out when you make a point on here, expect to receive snarkiness when you start being snarky yourself. What Tim Vickery actually said he is that he sees him as more of an attacking midfielder than a winger in the mould of David Silva, how you interpreted that to definitively state he's a natural CM I'll never know.That's very kind of you.
Dummy-spit-pushchair!
Carry on mate. You're making yourself look rather childish. I'm enjoying it
Rather than admit you were wrong you've doubled down, admirable really. I'll stick you on ignore, you've obviously nothing to contribute.Carry on mate. You're making yourself look rather childish. I'm enjoying it
I'm devastated
If Gigg’s could transition to CM in older age in Fergie’s teams, why not Pellistri. I see more of a midfielder in him than winger.
Looks technically better than James to me. If James can get playing time so should he.
My word. A right winger doing right wing type stuff. It's been so long
So thats what a right winger looks like. He's got quick feet and seems very good at dribbling.
So what level is he playing? Was he bought to play with youngsters? I thought he was on the bench is one of the previous games?
For those who have seen him play for the reserves, is he ready for a first team cameo?
Whenever I see him, I get the feeling of Juan Mata but a lot faster. Don't you get that vibe too? I think him and Diallo are very different players
I don't think that he is yet ready. Too much is going on in his head. I think he will get a game against in Cup competition but don't expect more
not yet. maybe last last stage of the season he can play a few minutes.
Only really seen bits and pieces but not getting Mata vibes to be honest. The difference in pace and being right footed makes him a totally different player to what Mata offers on that side. I'm not sure who he reminds me of, rarely see right wingers beating a man on the outside and pinging crosses in anymore. It's nearly a throwback to the powerful running of Joaquin
He looks like he's in the right place. Doesnt look better than Elanga, Shoretire, etc of the attacking players at that level.
I love his ability to carry the ball, gliding past tackles. Really stylish.
Looks like he is on different level than his teammates...
Looks like he has already added a couple of kgs of muscles to his upper body. Has a nice low centre of gravity.
He looks a very gifted player with the ball at feet. Hope he develops the rest of his game given the basic talent is there.
Probably needs to settle down at Manchester, learns a couple of communication basics, and he is good for the first team.
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