[m1y2]

cant believe we paid 13 fecking milion for him, it is just money thrown away, could easily promote one of the youngsters... same with rojo, just shocking going forward

 

[dichinero]

One or two shaky spells but played his heart out today. Well done!

 

[204Red]

Felt so much better when Tim Fosu-whatshisname came on for him.

An Italian defender who can't actually defend.

He's their starting right back isn't he?

How?

 

[VanGaalEra]

Fecking brilliant defensively, covers so well.

 

[izec]

Had good moments, but there is still something missing. Where is the drive and determination? Especially offensively. Looks a bit heavy

 

[Esquire]

Very good defensively today. Let's give the kid some credit. Still can't attack worth a crap but hopefully he will have more confidence going forward next year.

 

[Obiorahking_]

When he swtiched to the left he looked slightly exposed to be honest. Defended really well on the right and gave a good moment going forward.

 

[berbatrick]

Excellent on the right , was torn apart by Navas on the left.

 

[paulscholes18]

Very good, strong defender, just a bit pony going forward

 

[Ballache]

Had good moments, but there is still something missing. Where is the drive and determination? Especially offensively. Looks a bit heavy

Looks like he's struggling a bit with the physical demands of the league, I've seen enough of him to give him another season. Him and Varela should be our rb options next season IMO.

 

[Obiorahking_]

Felt so much better when Tim Fosu-whatshisname came on for him.

An Italian defender who can't actually defend.

He's their starting right back isn't he?

How?

You didn't watch the game.

 

[Obiorahking_]

Had good moments, but there is still something missing. Where is the drive and determination? Especially offensively. Looks a bit heavy

Fair comment. I think part of it is due to his confidence levels. I notice that the more good plays he makes, the more confident he is in passing the ball or going forward and vice-versa.

 

[Randall Flagg]

Defensively he was excellent

Going forward very poor

 

[Randall Flagg]

Felt so much better when Tim Fosu-whatshisname came on for him.

An Italian defender who can't actually defend.

He's their starting right back isn't he?

How?

I don't think he put a foot wrong defensively today

Not sure what game you watched buddy

 

[Rick88]

He did get skinned a couple of times by Navas. But then when he was at LB. Otherwise good defensively but hopeless offensively.

 

[stevoc]

Good defensively at RB today though he wasn't up against much. Poor at LB which is fair enough i suppose.

Going forward pathetic as usual.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

At LB he was terrible, awful attempts at tackling Navas, out of the three left backs today only TFM could put a lid on Navas.

 

[JoaquinJoaquin]

I thought he played ok today, certainly doesn't warrant the criticism he has got here. Still has a lot to prove long term though.

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

Defensively he was very good at right back but he's really not suited to play left back. I hope LvG ends that experiment soon enough.

 

[Devil may care]

Might be better as a CB option.

 

[Manny]

Was decent defensively. I don't think his all round games is worthy of a starting spot ahead of Verela and Valencia.

Was probably lucky Sterling went off early with an injury too. And why was he suffering with cramp?

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Was decent defensively. I don't think his all round games is worthy of a starting spot ahead of Verela and Valencia.

Was probably lucky Sterling went off early with an injury too. And why was he suffering with cramp?

Neither knows how to defend, so he definitely does deserve to start ahead of them.

 

[stevoc]

Was decent defensively. I don't think his all round games is worthy of a starting spot ahead of Verela and Valencia.

Was probably lucky Sterling went off early with an injury too. And why was he suffering with cramp?

Seems to have very poor fitness in general no real stamina which is strange for a career fullback. Could be why he's so poor going forward. Doesn't seem willing or able to get forward and provide width.

That incident in the first half where Martial was keeping the ball and looking for someone on the overlap but Darmian was nowhere to be found sums him up really.

 

[stevoc]

Neither knows how to defend, so he definitely does deserve to start ahead of them.

Neither are great but lets not act like Darmian has been a defensive rock all season either. He's veered between alright like today and awful for the most part after a few promising performances at the start.

There's little difference between playing Darmian or Valencia there really. Both offer little going forward and both defend well enough at times.

 

[Ish]

You didn't watch the game.

Aye, that's the only conclusion you can draw. Can't believe his defensive display is being criticized.

Going forward, yeah, that's another story

 

[Shimo]

Hope we can stop using him on the left. Played quite well enough on the right and needs to be used there only.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Neither are great but lets not act like Darmian has been a defensive rock all season either. He's veered between alright like today and awful for the most part after a few promising performances at the start.

There's little difference between playing Darmian or Valencia there really. Both offer little going forward and both defend well enough at times.

Oh yeah. He's been inconsistent, however, it's his first season in the league, England etc. He's also shown himself to actually be quite competent.

Varela is still young, so I expect him to improve massively. Valencia, on the other hand, isn't a full back and should be back up to Darmian.

 

[Sylar]

I hate when he gets shifted around tbh. It really shouldnt happen to your defense unless its an injury or sending off causing it. He looks better on the right but hoping he improves his attacking play.

 

[Robbie Boy]

Good defensively today but terrible offensively as per....

 

[bosnian_red]

Seems tired. Willing to give him a chance next season, but has looked very average for the most part this season. Might be a problem for him that he doesn't have one attribute that sticks out really. Valencia at least has his beastly physique and pace, and that's a big part of the reason of why I prefer him so far. Darmian will hopefully improve. He's a smart player, and did alright, but he shouldn't be starting as of right now.

 

[stevoc]

Oh yeah. He's been inconsistent, however, it's his first season in the league, England etc. He's also shown himself to actually be quite competent.

Varela is still young, so I expect him to improve massively. Valencia, on the other hand, isn't a full back and should be back up to Darmian.

Yeah at times he has, with the emphasis on at times.

I really don't know what to make of him. When he's been poor defensively it just looked to me like a player having difficulty adapting or low on confidence. I thought and still do think he would become very good defensively in a second season here.

But i just don't see enough attacking talent in his game to be a first choice full back at a top club. He could improve yeah but it would have to be a hell of an improvement going forward, maybe unprecedented. I just don't see that side of his game ever being good enough.

P.S. Valencia isn't a fullback i agree and neither is Blind a CB or Rojo a fullback. Next year i hope we have better options at the back.

 

[Lennon7]

Good defensively today but terrible offensively as per....

It's true, but odd... I swear he played right mid at times for Torino/Italy? Mustn't be that bad going forward

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Very good performance.

 

[Robbie Boy]

It's true, but odd... I swear he played right mid at times for Torino/Italy? Mustn't be that bad going forward

I never seen him play when he was in Italy but apparently he played wingback at times and was good going forward.

 

[Gerald G]

Defensively he is pretty good but going forward he needs some serious work.

 

[Adam-Utd]

His composure on the ball in tight spaces or being closed down really worries me.

Defensively he's pretty solid and made some good blocks and tackles today, but also gifted the ball away often and some of his forward passing made Smalling look like Xavi.

I think he like Memphis struggles to process things quickly, which in a league like ours isn't good. He can improve that though I'm sure.

 

[Lawman]

Very good performance.

Really? If that's a good performance then standards are low!

 

[Lawman]

cant believe we paid 13 fecking milion for him, it is just money thrown away, could easily promote one of the youngsters... same with rojo, just shocking going forward

Agree both Darmain and Rojo have stunk this season.

 

[Mike09]

I thought he had a good game. Honestly I want a better new right back but we can't get everyone so I'm hoping a more consistency performance from Darmian. Hopefully this is going to be the start.

 

[Ryan7]

Made quite a few important blocks and interceptions. However, the thought of him going forward appears to make him shit the bed.