Would like to see him go to Ligue 1 if not PL.
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Nice post-match interview from him.
He has good English, seems grounded but aggressive in his play. Very promising.
First time ive seen him properly. Impressed. Took his goal very well, too.
Looked good, only 19, had to cope with changing continents. Happy we bought him for 10m euros.
First time in years where i'm not worried about our right side of attack. Feels reassuring for the future having Sancho, Greenwood, Amad and Pellestri all capable playing on the right.
I liked his performance. Played exactly like someone who wants to show himself.
This is a very interesting signing, not very typical of us to pluck out a random South American dribbler - I guess the passport situation and Forlan alerting us were two huge factors.
Of course he's got a lot to learn but it's a fun one to follow. I like the way he is not afraid to carry the ball. If he can become a more regular contributor wherever he plays next he's got a real chance because there's certainly evident talent.
Of course he's got a lot to learn but it's a fun one to follow. I like the way he is not afraid to carry the ball. If he can become a more regular contributor wherever he plays next he's got a real chance because there's certainly evident talent.
That's because James is a kick and rush merchant. Pellistri will definitely be quicker with the ball in close control, but in a straight sprint with James he'll lose handily over any distance (just like the vast majority of footballers).
I like him, wish we can get a real good loan for him. He seems to want to go back to Alaves as he seemed to settle easy there, so maybe that could be a good call.
The talent us there, just need to make sure the loans are good ones hopefully.
The talent us there, just need to make sure the loans are good ones hopefully.
I guess he’s going to be a starter at Alaves again and he did well there last season. No point upsetting the rhythm if he’s happy and we are happy. I’m more hoping he can score a few more in preseason and one of the promoted clubs take a chance on him this season. I feel like it would be a much better education for him and he could easily become more of a household name and force the issue for a place back here if he goes out on loan here and does well. His style is already perfect for the PL.
That is not so relevant for United, as James rarely has space to run into without the ball.
He wasn't a starter at Alaves in his last loan spell
I was reading the primera division minutes as la liga. My bad. Yeah so only 500 mins there last season. I thought he featured a lot more often than that.
Actually, after he was eased into it he had a run for a few games, later on he had to settle for subs as Alaves secured staying up.
His teammates were constantly looking to give him the ball, so I'm sure he's impressed in training. He was a threat and had 1 or 2 assists.
I think generally he dribbles too much and doesn't release the ball quickly enough, but I'm sure he can be coached out of it.
Hopefully he cements a starting spot, this season. Good loan.
It will be interesting to see him at a slightly better club than Alaves. They seem the Spanish equivalent of a Bolton. If he speaks English, why not just let him develop in England. Maybe a loan at a second tier club like Arsenal or Spurs ?
Great goal
James can’t dribble. The only time he’ll out pace someone is chasing the ball. With the ball at his feet he’s basically useless. I’d rather this kid get minutes, he’s actually a footballer.
We'll take him if you pay all his wages and are okay with playing him exclusively in the League cup lower rounds
Nice control, great goal and a cracking barnett.
Can we send him on loan in January with Rashford being out.
He has a really unique dribbling style and an elegance in his play. You can see where the comparisons to David Silva come from.
He looks like a quicker David Silva. If he can match his appreciation for a pass, he'll be some player.
He's very silky on the ball. I will be keen to follow his progress on loan this year.
Yeah, but is he better than Willian?
Reminds me of David Silva. Hope he becomes that kind of player.
Looks a top prospect.I'd keep around the club and continue his development.
This may be an unpopular opinion but I'm more excited about Pellistri's potential than Amad's at the moment. He just looks like an absolute baller. First touch, explosiveness, close dribbling, cutting edge. He looks like an absolute talent to me.
I’m in agreement with you. I think he’s gone under the radar. I’m more excited about Pellestri than Diallo - but that’s not to say I’m not excited about the latter. I hope we manage them both well.
I think I’ve underestimated Pellistri but Amad is still ahead of him for me.
2 massive talents, we are so lucky to have both.
He does seem really talented on the ball. Whenever I do watch him, his ability to do something explosive is evident, but his passing/link up does appear more raw than Amad. Small sample size, though.
I think Amad has a better sense of awareness though. His passing especially is exquisite at times.
Seems to have fantastic composure in front of goal and the pace plus skill to beat the full back.
They might finish better than 8th if they played him more instead of Pepe
Some people seem to have disregarded Pellistri straight off the bat last season but by all accounts he was one of the biggest talents in Uruguay when we signed him. He looked raw but talented for the U21s last season, I definitely liked what I saw.
Silky goal, his technique looks really good. I hope he actually gets a proper chance here, looks like an exciting young player. I have a bad feeling we just won't fit him in though
You can't teach Amad's weight of passing in the final third. That skill is very rare.
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