He was ok. Don't think he was as good as the commentators were making him out to be, though. That said, you can see he's got bags of potential.
William Carvalho
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Thought he was good tonight, but England's midfield three were poor.
He looked very flat footed during one play in the first half. Just let the winger, (Redmond?) just breeze past him and he nonchalantly jogged behind him. Other than that he seemed fine.
He was pretty crap in the beggining of the season and wasn´t that impressive in the Champions League like i mentioned in a previous post. Having said that, his performances in the second half of the season were very good and he was excellent in our cup win against Braga when we were down to ten men since the 16th minute. Doesn´t surprise me that he impressed in this U21 game, he is used to playing in a higher level, against seasoned pros and this England midfield was very poor.
Seems like a proper mourinho signing. Can see him and Matic with fabregas just ahead, it'll be a nightmare.
Carvalho vs England U21
I'm wondering why we aren't linked to him.
Because we want Schweini and Schneidi.
We were last year (one of Moyses targets) and we have been a few times this year.
FAO Portuguese league watchers - is this just a good run of well timed form or has Carvalho been this good all year?
So many non-fouls that are whistled against him, he'll be like Fellaini in that respect.
*misses penalty* He's rubbish. Do not want. 
It's alright. Ronaldo can train him.*misses penalty* He's rubbish. Do not want.
Poor penalty
I still just don't think he's very good. I'd rather have half of that u21 team that passes and moves.
Looked like he couldn't care less when he missed.
He's talented, if we were looking for a like for like successor to Carrick then this guy looks almost as close as you'll get. I don't think I'd want to take a punt on him at this point though.
Pity about the missed penalty but he got a reasonable "reward" after such a long season that included World Cup campaign, Champions League, Portuguese league and cup.
"...The UEFA Technical Observers, present at every match, chose William as the U21 EURO's outstanding performer, including him as one of five Portuguese in their best XI from the tournament. William, an authoritative central midfielder who plays his club football for Sporting CP, was ever-present for Rui Jorge's team throughout their finals campaign. The 23-year-old's most impressive display came in the 5-0 semi-final defeat of Germany. William was hugely dominant over his direct opponent Emre Can, another player who had hitherto stood out, helping his side to inflict a record U21 defeat on their opponents. He also played throughout the final against Sweden although he missed his spot kick in the penalty shoot-out which brought down the curtain on the tournament. William, who already has 13 senior caps to his name, attempted (394) and completed (349) more passes than anyone else in the Czech Republic. William's tournament in numbers 480 minutes played (joint tournament high) 394 passes attempted (tournament high) 349 passes completed (tournament high) 12 fouls suffered (joint tournament high) 4 attempts blocked 3 fouls committed 1 attempt off target 0 attempts on target
http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=2262774.html
Doubt we will keep him but i hope we do. Him and Bernardo Silva will surely be a part of our senior national team in the future
"...The UEFA Technical Observers, present at every match, chose William as the U21 EURO's outstanding performer, including him as one of five Portuguese in their best XI from the tournament. William, an authoritative central midfielder who plays his club football for Sporting CP, was ever-present for Rui Jorge's team throughout their finals campaign. The 23-year-old's most impressive display came in the 5-0 semi-final defeat of Germany. William was hugely dominant over his direct opponent Emre Can, another player who had hitherto stood out, helping his side to inflict a record U21 defeat on their opponents. He also played throughout the final against Sweden although he missed his spot kick in the penalty shoot-out which brought down the curtain on the tournament. William, who already has 13 senior caps to his name, attempted (394) and completed (349) more passes than anyone else in the Czech Republic. William's tournament in numbers 480 minutes played (joint tournament high) 394 passes attempted (tournament high) 349 passes completed (tournament high) 12 fouls suffered (joint tournament high) 4 attempts blocked 3 fouls committed 1 attempt off target 0 attempts on target
http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=2262774.html
Doubt we will keep him but i hope we do. Him and Bernardo Silva will surely be a part of our senior national team in the future
You know as I watched him and his style I couldnt help but be reminded of Paul McGrath.....strange.
Can't believe a top team hasn't made a move for him yet.
Deserved. Very positive that the two of them also showed that they can play great together. Silva had me grasping for air every time he got it in front of our defense. Protects the ball well, has the technique and goal-scoring to create something but also an impressive passing range.
Imagine a midfield of Schneiderlin-Carvalho-Herrera
Aren't they demanding something huge like 35m for him? That may explain it.
I'm hoping we do.
There surely has to be one transfer that blindsides everyone, hoping this is it for us.
Not ready for a prem start especially as a cdm.Imagine a midfield of Schneiderlin-Carvalho-Herrera
Would happily take him and mould him for the future though.
Did he really won the u21 player of the tournament?
I have said for a long time that United should go after him. Glad to see he is still doing well. However, after watching United under Van Gaal, it is hard to say whether we would be the right club for him. Perhaps Arsenal will be more suitable as competition for Coquelin. Nevertheless, Carvalho is a player similiar to Martinez and Xabi Alonso, as such, he would be the ideal "like to like" replacement for Carrick.
I have said for a long time that United should go after him. Glad to see he is still doing well. However, after watching United under Van Gaal, it is hard to say whether we would be the right club for him. Perhaps Arsenal will be more suitable as competition for Coquelin. Nevertheless, Carvalho is a player similiar to Martinez and Xabi Alonso, as such, he would be the ideal "like to like" replacement for Carrick.
I was very impressed with his passing from back in parts of the semi-final and the finals of the Euros U-21 I saw. One thing I have doubts over is his mobility, looked a bit heavy in his movement.
@Sly - Is his passing and vision usually that good when he plays for Sporting? What do you think about his movement and defensive postioning?
@Sly - Is his passing and vision usually that good when he plays for Sporting? What do you think about his movement and defensive postioning?
I can see Arsenal going for this guy.
Suffered a tibia fracture playing for Portugal's under-21 team and will be out for 10 to 12 weeks. I imagine he was on the shopping list of few clubs.
Glad we got Morgan early now.
Glad we got Morgan early now.
Prefer Schneiderlin Shchweini and Herrera myselfImagine a midfield of Schneiderlin-Carvalho-Herrera
He did look like he was carrying some sort of injury in the Euro U21, i mentioned that on the tournament thread. He still won the player of the tournament award anyways. He will be out for about 3 months. Bad news since he will miss the Champions League playoffs and the Supercup against Benfica. Good news is that it´s almost certain he won´t leave us this year.
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