[m1y2]

hope this fullback thing is just part of his development and getting games at u-21 and senior level. he looks like a top class CB/DM in the making.

Mike S also played as RB, as he couldnt get games ahead of Vidic or Rio as CB, gametime is the reason.. and in this case also injuries

 

[reelworld]

I think he played CB tonight

 

[Sigma]

Bit of a nervous start for him.

 

[Hellboy]

Growing into the game, completely outmuscled Deeney ...

 

[NinjaFletch]

He's getting sent off tonight.

Don't think he's even attempted a tackle without diving in so far.

 

[FC Ronaldo]

Yep, needs to settle down here or it's up to Louis to sub him before the ref removes him right now.

 

[Lay]

Tough game making your full debut against two strikers who are a complete handful.

 

[Ballache]

Nervous start, but he's settled well I thought. Blind having a shocker right next to him doesn't help.

 

[snk123]

A walking red card

 

[syrian_scholes]

Despite his nervous start you can see how talented he is.

 

[Rossa]

Nervous start, but he's settled well I thought. Blind having a shocker right next to him doesn't help.

Blind has been all over the place today - shocking. Mensah has amazing recovery pace - he saved Blind's ass, along with DDG of course. Even if he could not put in a good enough tackle,he forced the attacker wide. Looks good on the ball as well. No doubt we miss the physicality of Smalling though.

 

[Amar__]

If Blind continues playing like in the first half he'll be sent off.

 

[Šjor Bepo]

probably the worst opponent for a young cb to make his "debut" as Ighalo and Deeney are a fecking nightmare to play against.....he did okay.

 

[MDFC Manager]

If Blind continues playing like in the first half he'll be sent off.

This. Kid is having a lot more to do thanks to Daley not being awake. Wish he was paired with Smalling

 

[FromTheBench]

Tbf playing against Deeney and Ighalo on CB debut is not easy but surprised he's been put in at CB.

Hope he can reign himself in a bit or a red card seems on the verge.

Tuanzebe is injured or he might be more ready to be CB at this level than Fosu Mensah who positionally can get caught chasing a ball more.

 

[Sigma]

Much improved in the second half.

 

[Baxter]

Very good, especially considering Blind was fecking all over the shop

 

[El-Manos]

He was better than Blind tonight.

 

[NinjaFletch]

After the first 15-20 minutes he did well to calm down and stay on the pitch. You can see the raw ability is there for definite, though.

 

[Sammyjunn]

He misses something at CB, dont think he should be CB long term, Williams/Tuanzebe are better prospects in that position. Decent debut nonetheless.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

He did well for his debut at centre back. The Watford front two press hard and are strong. He was actually our best defender on the night! Great lesson for him.

 

[MikeUpNorth]

He's so raw and clearly not yet ready. But he does look to have the potential to be a good centre back.

 

[Stobzilla]

When you consider how stupid Ighalo and Deeney have made some more established centre backs look this was a top performance.

 

[MDFC Manager]

Timmy done good.

Put him next to Smalling when he's back

 

[Burrow]

I think he did really well.

 

[Manchie]

Well done today

 

[Devil may care]

I thought he did well enough considering how bizarrely bad Blind was tonight, so he didn't have the calm leadership next to him you'd want for a young CB on his debut. I could be wrong but I think long term he will be a DM, but he's got something about him, no doubt.

 

[R'hllor]

Think he had tough task tonight and he had lapses here and there but in most cases he didnt harm us,so for his age,vs those 2 upfront he did really good in my book.

 

[limerickcitykid]

Tuanzebe is injured or he might be more ready to be CB at this level than Fosu Mensah who positionally can get caught chasing a ball more.

Before his injury, Axel was caught out of position and chasing into midfield quite a bit for the u21s.

 

[SirAF]

Despite his nervous start you can see how talented he is.

This.

 

[the hea]

Looked very nervous for the first 10-15 minutes but after that he grew into the game and had a solid game.

 

[Acquire Me]

Well done. I love to see more of him.

 

[Americano]

Proud of his performance, I really like his potential for the future. He settled into the game and had to shoulder a lot of pressure, and he ultimately came through for us.

 

[FromTheBench]

Before his injury, Axel was caught out of position and chasing into midfield quite a bit for the u21s.

Not as much as Fosu Mensah though who was publicly criticized by Joyce IIRC as well after which he removed him from CB and played him elsewhere promoting Williams or pushing CBJ in when he could.

Both need to learn positionally but feel at CB Tuanzebe is more ready.

 

[KiD MoYeS]

Wonderkid.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Solid stuff, partnering him with Smalling would be something. Both quick, powerful and smart defenders.

 

[Earthquake]

Shaky at points, but still impressive against a good strike partnership, especially considering the rest of the defence was a bit shaky and Blind was crap.

 

[kundalini]

Difficult opposition but I wasn't impressed by his performance. I thought he was guilty of waiting for the ball to reach him too many times, rather than getting to it first and clearing before there was any danger.

 

[ottosec]

Did well, I like him. A lot.

 

[Sweet Square]

The kid is class.