i think he owes us an apology for getting married in consecutive years. I’d say we are about even. Fair play to him
I thought he had the ability, but not the mentality and maybe the pressure got to him and why he could not settle. But, he has done great to improve and adjust to the PL. Maybe that shows that a little patience is needed with all players. The advantage for him is that he is not a sick note like some players, at least that gives you a chance to learn and improve on the training field.
I didn't think he was rubbish, just couldn't understand why Mourinho signed him and then hardly played him. Then when Ole arrived and still didn't play him, I started to wonder if they were seeing something they didn't like.
Ole made the comment that some players take longer to settle in than others, so maybe this is just an individual thing or a language problem. When he started to play him regularly because of the injuries, he looked like a stranger in the team - misplacing passes, always looked surprised that someone had passed to him and giving the ball away in bad places.
He now looks very much part of the team, seems to have a good relationship with the players around him and is a bundle of energy and likes to keep the ball more than others. He still gives the ball away too often and needs to sort out his finishing.
So, yes, with some players it needs a bit more patience, which some fans aren't prepared to give players.
I like him and would definitely keep him, but wonder if he's been a bit lucky with the injuries - not sure he would have had the same run of games.