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And is quick and physically dynamic which Donny is not.But Wijnaldum was better defensively to go with it. Van De Beek doesn’t have that in his game.
And is quick and physically dynamic which Donny is not.But Wijnaldum was better defensively to go with it. Van De Beek doesn’t have that in his game.
Figured stating that Lindelof and DVB wouldn't be regular starters was as defined as it could get that the team won't be built around them but they'll have a lot more utility in them than before.This Utd team lacks character, leadership and fight, as well as ability. I don't know how you overcome that by building around guys like Donny and Lindelof who might be technically capable but have been badly lacking the other side during their time in England.
The comparison isn't very instructive though, because being small and average/slow in speed were specific weaknesses balanced against quality they had in many departments.It's hard to get used to the pace needed if you don't get to play. Smart players will find a way to adapt to the league once they get their minutes in.
Silva and Mata weren't exactly blessed with pace and strength and yet they were able to look like world class players in the league.
Bruno may be the biggest question mark as to how he fits under the new manager, him as the 1 won’t be as set in stone as it has been. Especially given Donny has shown zero ability to play deeper.If Ten Hag is going to play 4-2-1-3, Bruno Fernandes is the 1. Maybe he could use VDB in the double pivot.
I Might be wrong but i think VDB played in the double pivot at Ajax under Ten Hag. You can use that kind of player deeper if you defend with the system with high pressure.Bruno may be the biggest question mark as to how he fits under the new manager, him as the 1 won’t be as set in stone as it has been. Especially given Donny has shown zero ability to play deeper.
Bruno will play as the 1Bruno may be the biggest question mark as to how he fits under the new manager, him as the 1 won’t be as set in stone as it has been. Especially given Donny has shown zero ability to play deeper.
I’d keep VDB around just for a squad option. If Bruno gets injured or is of form we don’t have a replacement unless we sign an AM which is unlikely.I'm sure ETH is aware that DVB might not actually be up to the premier league, no matter how good he thought he was for him at Ajax, no doubt he'll give him a try, but he could easily be sold still, or end up on the bench again pretty quickly, as it seems a big stretch to think he's going to suddenly become a key player for us.
If he's good enough I would, but there's nothing really to suggest he is so far, and anyway he has already shown his discontent for sitting on the bench, so him been some sort of backup player isn't really an option, and neither should it be given what he cost.I’d keep VDB around just for a squad option. If Bruno gets injured or is of form we don’t have a replacement unless we sign an AM which is unlikely.
How did Agüero do in his first 6 months under Pep?Bruno will play as the 1
You don't leave out your goal scoring machine
Naby Keita cost Liverpool $53M pounds and he's happily on the bench and been outplayed. If he can have a bench role, then so can DVB, if he's up to the task under EtH and is deemed squad worthy by EtH.If he's good enough I would, but there's nothing really to suggest he is so far, and anyway he has already shown his discontent for sitting on the bench, so him been some sort of backup player isn't really an option, and neither should it be given what he cost.
So, we're losing the midfield battle before even starting.Bruno and Donny as 8’s with a good DM could work. Mejbri/ Fred as backups too
My guess is like this:Bruno will play as the 1
You don't leave out your goal scoring machine
Keita is playing in an elite squad, who are winning things, so is been kept out by top class players, and can likely see it for what it is, he would most likely walk into our team.Naby Keita cost Liverpool $53M pounds and he's happily on the bench and been outplayed. If he can have a bench role, then so can DVB, if he's up to the task under EtH and is deemed squad worthy by EtH.
He’s not really had a run of games though to be fair… and no one can look good in our current set up and system. City have 50mil players on the bench as there back upsIf he's good enough I would, but there's nothing really to suggest he is so far, and anyway he has already shown his discontent for sitting on the bench, so him been some sort of backup player isn't really an option, and neither should it be given what he cost.
Keita wasn't in an elite squad when he came in. He was supposed to help make it elite, which wasn't the case. He didn't really put up a stance to claim a starting position and he's firmly a bench player and has been since his arrival 5 years ago now or so. The point is, if EtH deems VDB as a useful and viable squad player, so be it. He cost less than Keita and was assumed to be a back up to Bruno.Keita is playing in an elite squad, who are winning things, so is been kept out by top class players, and can likely see it for what it is, he would most likely walk into our team.
DVB has been kept on the bench no matter how bad we've been, and is now on the bench at a relegation threatend club, so it's not hard to think the guy would not help us as some sort of Bruno backup, which is role he wouldn't want anyway.
There is no god after seeing that!God help us.
Bruno is a number 10 not a left winger, he's never been good in that position.I would guess VDB will play a MC role like Klaassen now with Ajax , and Bruno will be more AML role like Tadic .
That means we desperately need a energetic LB with pace to overlap at left flank to make up Bruno 's weakness of lacking pace and dribbling. Luke Shaw won't fit into this category as he most shines for his ball carrying ability and strength while work rate and off-ball movement is always questionable.
We now have experimented Bruno below roles:
No.8 , failed;
false 9, failed;
No.10, worked vs. lesser teams but never worked in big games.
I'm pessimistic on Bruno's future as his real problem is lack of discipline in any tactical setup and often act to his instinct. This would not work with ETH and his rigid game plan.
if it is possession focused donny might be the 1. we are switching styles of play, bruno may not suit the newIf Ten Hag is going to play 4-2-1-3, Bruno Fernandes is the 1. Maybe he could use VDB in the double pivot.
Or he is injuredI dont get why and how people thing Donny will be important to ETH? He barely starts in the Everton midfield where they use Iwobi as a CM.
Yes he was from reports.Or he is injured
I guess first time we can evaluate under a manager who supports his type of player. Under ole instruction could have been long ball to pacy forwards and counter. Whatever happen in between probably gets Ignored, have seen clips where many movements are ignored.I'd be ok with ETH giving him some games but only because he's a player the manager knows well.
He hasn't shown enough for me to warrant a permanent place in the team. Under any other manager I'd want him to be moved on.
Underrated.
I still feel he could thrive with decent players around him who follow the coach's instructions.It is quite compelling, but I guess highlight reels always are. The first section, why is he being ignored so often? Is it lack of intelligence as the video suggests or lack of trust, for some other reason?
I'd love to see what he can do with new coaching and first eleven, but I feel that whoever plays with him will need to be able to compensate for his lack of pace and physicality.
The reel is a claim more than it is evidence of anything. Anyone could find five situations in which someone didn’t play the ball to Bruno, even. Several of the examples were even quite understandable why other options were chosen.It is quite compelling, but I guess highlight reels always are. The first section, why is he being ignored so often? Is it lack of intelligence as the video suggests or lack of trust, for some other reason?
I'd love to see what he can do with new coaching and first eleven, but I feel that whoever plays with him will need to be able to compensate for his lack of pace and physicality.
Depends how you look at it. Most matches he played he was the best midfielder. But that really doesn't say that much there anyway. Especially if the whole team gets overrun by a way better opponent. Midfield is kinda useless in those matches.Are we just ignoring him looking extremely average for Everton as well, or is that all on Lampard?
He was excellent in the Ajax system with players who understood it. I expect him to hit the ground running in terms of what ETH wants. He’s not out for the count yetI dont get why and how people thing Donny will be important to ETH? He barely starts in the Everton midfield where they use Iwobi as a CM.