Mistake waiting to happen!
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 26
- Clean sheets
- 8
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 0
- Yellow cards
- 6
I've said it before all season but this guy is pretty suicidal on the ball. I'm all for trying to keep the ball but use it wisely and release at the right time, not 4 seconds too late
He's been at fault for every major Chelsea threat. Not a good 60 minutes.
He's capable of being a decent defender I think, but like our entire defence right now seems to be prone to largely individual errors. He's one of the main culprits for it in our defence certainly.
He's horrible. Just steps away from the tackle and lets the opposition player run through everytime.
He's not convinced has he? Sticks too close to his man on occasions, loses his man completely on others. Smalling bailed him out numerous times today.
yes, he's horrible.He's wank.
Accident waiting to happen, I shit bricks whenever he's near the ball.
Wow, I didn't notice that much wrong with his game today.
That was his worst game, but that doesn't mean he's 'wank' or 'horrible'
He was awful. I'm yet to be convinced he's good enough.
He seems overawed. I think he can be quite useful eventually.
This, apart from his very first clearence I thought he did fine.
He did fine, had some bad moments but he had a decent game. But people branded him 'accident waiting to happen' and will stick with it no matter what..
He made at least two mistakes which would have given Chelsea a clear run in on goal.
Sometimes he makes risky passes and stuff that's true, but defending is all right imo.
He should quit those kind of passes and make it simple.
I thought he was very solid today. Smalling was okay but the jury for me is still very much out with him
He makes me uneasy. I hope he can improve but I have the feeling that he's always going to be a bit rash.
He's the weak link. I know this forum hates Jonny Evans but we'd be much better with him beside Smalling today. A better defender and better with the ball.
Over-critical. We conceded one to Chelsea from a set piece.
Smalling was comfortably better than Rojo.
I'm sure that Portugese member will write up a block of posts on how he's much better than this and everyone will agree. "Great post"
Silvestre MkII
I havent been overly impressed by Rojo so far. I stand by my previous statements that if we were going to buy a CB, we shouldve gone for experience (preferably PL experience, like Vermaelen). I would have Smalling and Jones as first choice - Rojo is a useful option to have as he can cover LB as well when Shaw gets tired, but im not convinced yet.
He's good with the ball at his feet but has an annoying habit of taking risks with his passes. We already knew that when he signed him so hopefully LVG can coach some of that recklessness out of him. There are times when he looks vulnerable and that's usually of his own doing.
He's looking better every game imo. Understandable, given his transfer I suppose. I expect him to only get better and better, and a settled partner at center half will only help that.
He was poor, but not half as bad as the reactions here...Drogba was clearly stronger than him but there's no shame in that.
His passing around at the back always looks dangerous and today he gave it away once or twice too..hopefully it can be coached out of him.
I remember that DDG for the 1st few months gave me the same kind of jitters that Rojo does now- but we never did concede an important goal from a DDG error, and so far Rojo has been the same.
If he follows the same trajectory,
His passing around at the back always looks dangerous and today he gave it away once or twice too..hopefully it can be coached out of him.
I remember that DDG for the 1st few months gave me the same kind of jitters that Rojo does now- but we never did concede an important goal from a DDG error, and so far Rojo has been the same.
If he follows the same trajectory,
He'll come good this guy.
In addition to his errors and brain farts, he's not very dominant. He's smaller than the average CB and he doesn't time his jumps well. He's around the same height as Jones but a) Jones is built like a tank and b) he's got a better leap. Rojo is like Evans, but about two inches shorter.
Pretty harsh opinions in here. The lad's only just joined us. He can pick out a forward pass pretty well and has most of the attributes you'd look for. Raw in some areas and hopefully he will look a bit more assured under the high ball soon and cut out the little errors he's been making. Other than that I think he's been okay. Not great but reasonable given he has only just joined and is no doubt settling in.
I think the main thing I like about him however is that he is fit and available for selection, which is a luxury with our centre backs. Give him time and we'll have a better idea what he's made of in a couple of months.
I think the main thing I like about him however is that he is fit and available for selection, which is a luxury with our centre backs. Give him time and we'll have a better idea what he's made of in a couple of months.
Does anybody else heart skip a beat whenever he gets the ball or gets put under any sort of pressure.
He seems a decent player but tbh I wouldn't say he's a starting 11 player, a bench/squad player yes.
Still hope to see 2 new world class CBs in the January/summer window.
He seems a decent player but tbh I wouldn't say he's a starting 11 player, a bench/squad player yes.
Still hope to see 2 new world class CBs in the January/summer window.
He's just not my cup of tea. A complete live wire. I don't think I'll ever come to like him. I like my CB's stable and solid and he just isn't that type of character.
Growing in the role. Loved the way he manhandled Terry that one corner.
I don't think he was as bad as a few people are making out, but agree in the fact he isn't the most convincing of defenders. He will get better though I'm sure the more he adapts, whether he is the man to lead us getting in to the Champions League is another question. A new CB is still badly needed IMO
Give him half a season at least. I think he come good and form a top partnership with Smalling.
He was a little off today but he can improve and get better. Its still a very new league for him and it will take some time getting used too. He's more or less had a different partner every game, once he has a regular pairing we'll see the best of him.
He was a little off today but he can improve and get better. Its still a very new league for him and it will take some time getting used too. He's more or less had a different partner every game, once he has a regular pairing we'll see the best of him.
Doesn't really look like a shrewd investment at the moment, and (I'll stick my neck out to say) it doesn't look like he ever will be.
Doesn't look convincing at times and can cause nervy moments for the entire defense. He looks assured, strong in the tackle before suddenly making a silly judgemental error. I think he has all the physical and raw defensive qualities but just needs a bit more awareness, consistency and concentration to become a very good CB, kind of like Jones if you think about it. It's not like he is a David Luiz and doesn't have the positioning, anticipation or intelligence, he has it but just needs to more consistent in these aspects and develop them further. What do you guys think about using him as a defensive midfielder? Has he played there for Sporting before @Sly ?
I just see a general lack of intelligence and awareness every time he plays.