prarek
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He's not. He's one of the fastest though.Fastest player in Europe, apparently. Anyone surprised?
He's not. He's one of the fastest though.Fastest player in Europe, apparently. Anyone surprised?
It obviously also depends on form. Some days you are faster than others, just like sprinters. Depends on so many things, but as you say he is amongst the fastest.He's not. He's one of the fastest though.
Some of his best performances that I've watched for Ecuador have come from a loose central midfield position. Also if you've ever watched them, it's weird to see how much better he looks technically than the rest. It's a complete role reversal to club life.Am I the only one who thinks he could be sort of a Ramires player for us? With his work rate, dynamism, pace, strength, composure he could be a very good b2b back up. He was very good vs Evertok earlier in the season, in midfield.
Stop it - it's his first forward pass. Give him some credit!That defensive header
I hope it's a cure for his inept crossing ability.http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...r-united-right-back-antonio-valencia-9329084?
Had surgery today, nature of injury unknown.
Probably needed to get his left foot looked at as he used it twice yesterday, it's not used to such a strenuous workout.http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...r-united-right-back-antonio-valencia-9329084?
Had surgery today, nature of injury unknown.
Left leg transplant?http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...r-united-right-back-antonio-valencia-9329084?
Had surgery today, nature of injury unknown.
Fingers crossed its a brain transplant.
I love him, he is limited but he gives everything all the time and he was lethal in his prime.Lots of Valencia hate both in the RC awards and the Alves thread. Is that the consensus? I think he's really grown into the role this season and been quite good most of the time. I'd be fine with no RB and sticking with Valencia and Rafa. Am I alone?
No, I agree. I quite like Valencia at RB.Lots of Valencia hate both in the RC awards and the Alves thread. Is that the consensus? I think he's really grown into the role this season and been quite good most of the time. I'd be fine with no RB and sticking with Valencia and Rafa. Am I alone?
Nope. We really should go out and sign a RB.Lots of Valencia hate both in the RC awards and the Alves thread. Is that the consensus? I think he's really grown into the role this season and been quite good most of the time. I'd be fine with no RB and sticking with Valencia and Rafa. Am I alone?
0:13-0:16This fantastic run was against Chile in a qualifier in late 2013. Really shows his acceleration with the ball. Also note he was playing in central midfield that match which was away against a tough Chile side. Despite the loss the goal was hugely important because of goal differential.
That's terrific news, instead of playing in the Copa and then doing it.Apparently he's having some "screws" removed from his knee left behind from his 2010 operation. Ecuador apparently weren't expecting the news. It puts him out of the Copa America which starts in 2 weeks.
He had it done now to be ready for our pre-season, according to AS.
http://chile.as.com/chile/2015/05/26/futbol/1432599367_651179.html
Interesting. I wonder how much that's been hindering him, physically?Apparently he's having some "screws" removed from his knee left behind from his 2010 operation. Ecuador apparently weren't expecting the news. It puts him out of the Copa America which starts in 2 weeks.
He had it done now to be ready for our pre-season, according to AS.
http://chile.as.com/chile/2015/05/26/futbol/1432599367_651179.html
Having had screws in my knee before it's a dull always-there pain. Hopefully it might explain the mental block he's had in attacking for large parts of the past 3 years and that a full recovery will see a more direct Antonio Valencia in attack again whether at RB or RW (backup).Interesting. I wonder how much that's been hindering him, physically?
He was great in his first few months back playing after the leg break but this might be one of those delayed complications that only started caused problems a year or two down the line.
Think he was pretty awful against Arsenal in the cup as I remember it but otherwise he's been pretty solid this year. A much better right back than he was a year or two ago.Wasn't he rated as the 4th best fullback in the world or Europe this season in that Football ratings thing? Some organization starting with C.
He's been a pretty solid option at the back, dont remember many games where he's struggled defensively.. Has made some mistakes but overall has been a reliable, 6-7/10 player most games..
Is that Albert Stroller from Hustle with him?I wish him a quick recovery. Valencia has been very dependable this season, and it seems this procedure was pushed back to the end of the season. Very brave guy, probably our toughest player. A real hero.