Olecurls99
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Loads of ability this fella and seems like a real good fit for Ten Hag. I'd give him every cup game to see if he's ready.
Unsure - worrying though. Wondered if it was about returning late but a few which returned late played anywayIs he injured? Why was he not involved today
Is he injured? Why was he not involved today
No, he joined up late with the other internationals. Not saying that is the reason why he didn't feature against Liverpool though.I remember he has been there from day 1. Not playing today is indeed a worrying sign.
Gotcha.No, he joined up late with the other internationals. Not saying that is the reason why he didn't feature against Liverpool though.
Luck is an important factor in a youngster's career. Basically Savage and Iqbal arriving a week earlier to get themselves fitter and a little more time to get to know ETH's ideas, combined with them actually taking their chance as compared to most youngsters has left Hannibal without playing time in the 2 pre season matches. Those would normally be his minutes.Disappointed to not see him involved again.
Surprised not to see him, is he injured?
Thought he would be nailed on to see minutes over someone like Chong?
Disappointed to not see him involved again.
Luck is an important factor in a youngster's career. Basically Savage and Iqbal arriving a week earlier to get themselves fitter and a little more time to get to know ETH's ideas, combined with them actually taking their chance as compared to most youngsters has left Hannibal without playing time in the 2 pre season matches. Those would normally be his minutes.
Different role. Chong is a winger. Hannibal can play there but I can see why the coaching staff opted for someone to play their natural role.
Agree. But pleasantly surprised by Savage and Zidane.
This is also true. However, we have to also consider that maybe Ten Hag is seeing things we aren't. I am sure Hannibal will get a chance if he's impressing the manager.
Chong given minutes to show potential suitors. Ten Hag ten steps ahead of everyone.Thought he would be nailed on to see minutes over someone like Chong?
He's ahead of both in that regard and his endurance and high levels of fitness have been highlighted by the club via Laurie Whitwell in The Athletic. Physically and athletically he's ahead of both Savage and Iqbal.Maybe he lack something physicall? Impressed by the endurance/legs of Iqbal/Savage.
He's ahead of both in that regard and his endurance and high levels of fitness have been highlighted by the club via Laurie Whitwell in The Athletic. Physically and athletically he's ahead of both Savage and Iqbal.
I think if I was to speculate with the added information from ten Hag (below). I'd say ten Hag has already made his mind up about Hannibal and is giving game time to the youngsters he's still undecided on. Or he's teaching Hannibal a lesson, so he controls his temperament/emotions on the pitch.
I think he'll get minutes whether he stays or goes on loan.He needs a loan if he's not going to be getting somewhat regular minutes.
I think he'll get minutes whether he stays or goes on loan.
It's possible, but I would have to question who relays that info to Ten Hag. Pigeonholing him at such a young age when he's been good in a variety of positions (and originally was a cm as you know).Maybe it's simply that he's viewed as a 10 so ETH wanna play Bruno and VdB first ahead of him. Same with how Garnacho hasn't been played. We have more than 22 players so some will play less.
At this point, anyone would be. Has he even had a touch of the ball yet in 60mins of play? Maybe 2-3 touches?He would have to be a better option than Donny!
At this point, anyone would be. Has he even had a touch of the ball yet in 60mins of play? Maybe 2-3 touches?
That is a bit of of Donny his playstyle though. He will away from the ball or even run away from it to receive it after a smart run. He isnt really a playmaker who asks for the ball to dictate play. Havent seen the matches so i dont really know how he played though.
on Mejbri, i have no doubt ETH will give him a chance. He does give young players a chance and also likes technical players. Mejbri ticks both of those boxes.
True. Especially about the 5 subs. But then, in terms of Hannibal, with Tunisia qualifying then he's likely to be one of those international players who'll be at the World Cup in Qatar.With 5 subs, I am sure quite a few of the academy lads will get their chances -- especially right after post-Qatar when the international players would be a bit worn down and major rotation will be required.
True. Especially about the 5 subs. But then, in terms of Hannibal, with Tunisia qualifying then he's likely to be one of those international players who'll be at the World Cup in Qatar.
How far they get, and how many starts he makes, may be a different matter. But if he's taking part in the tournament then he might well be less fresh than some of the other academy players post-Qatar.
He won't get any minutes because of a simple reason. He does not seem to have a fixed position on the pitch.
He has loads of talent but you can't see a position where he'd fit best at the moment, as opposed to Savage and Iqbal.
He should be loaned out and revisited next year.
Yeah, I thought that as well.His position is no less fixed than Iqbal, who has played both CM and AM. That is the same as Hannibal, with the addition of him being able to operate at LW.
I think you may be right. Savage and Iqbal are really solid lads by all accounts.I reckon it's something to do with his attitude. I saw him throw a strop at Old Trafford last season when he wasn't used as a sub and I think Garnacho was brought in instead.
Disappointing because I was just looking forward to seeing him this tour. But really enjoying savages performance in midfield.