Charles N'zogbia update

[achilles]

Irrespective of whether this is true or not, wouldn't it be very simple for Villa to issue a statement regarding N'zogbia's injury situation instead of blatantly ignoring all requests for information regarding this issue.

You only have to cast your mind back to last year with the situation regarding Richard Dunne who was 'unfit' to play for Villa but was able to play for Ireland as soon as the season ended and has continued his playing career with QPR without any serious injury problems.

[Villafirst]

Got a feeling we'll see the best of Charlie - Sherwood has great faith in him. He's gradually getting match fit. Sherwood has asked him to do extra training. TS also mention Charlie keeping Wigan up almost single handedly. He's got so much ability.

[robbo1874]

I thought he looked better the two games against the baggies, but nowhere near great. In fairness he might be one of those players that do a lot of stuff off the ball that most don't notice (me included). I just don't really rate him and have seen too little of villa and him in particular this season for me to change that view yet.love it if he does ignite though.

[Tom_Mc9?]

He did well for Delph's goal on Saturday. More of the same would be nice.

[JUAN PABLO]

Watching the goals again , he did brilliant for Delphi's goal.

Hopefully start to produce that Wigan form on a regular basis.

[aj2k77]

Both goals had 3 runners from the midfield pouring forward, dragging defenders around, it was bloody brilliant.

[Diablo]

As people have said although he's not at the heights that he showed for Wigan he definitely seems to have got his head down and is working for the team. Dare I say it he's almost like a new signing now that Lambert has gone. If he can continue to improve from now until the end of the season he could be invaluable.

[supertom]

As people have said although he's not at the heights that he showed for Wigan he definitely seems to have got his head down and is working for the team. Dare I say it he's almost like a new signing now that Lambert has gone. If he can continue to improve from now until the end of the season he could be invaluable.

All I'll say in defence of Zogbia is that he's been under two (on the whole) incredibly dour managers in his time here before Sherwood came in. Some attacking players haven't been given enough license or confidence to express themselves. He's certainly shown quality in the last three games, and appears to be getting better with every game. Hopefully he keeps it up. It's last chance saloon for CNZ.

[exigo]

Scott Sinclair's interview on the OS mentions that training is now much more intense.
Sherwood's interview in the Mail mentions wanting players to attack, even if they only beat their man once in ten attempts.

Both of those elements should make Zog a better player.

[Toronto Villa]

it can't help when the previous two managers want the entire team to play in the first two thirds of the pitch only. At least in Lambert's last two seasons and certainly this one he became less and less adventurous. It can't have help any player that is naturally attacking. Now that's not to say players aren't accountable for their own fitness and motivation but it has to have been a bit morbid around Bodymoor when the strategy (if you can call it that) was to defend deep and break. All the time.

[PaulWinch again]

He was excellent on Saturday and needs to continue that form.

[eamonn]

Loved the way he had Baggies players shitting themselves swarming round him when he was attacking. Looking-up for Delph wasn't difficult but it's encouraging that he's able to deliver an end-product. God knows when he did it last.

[Diablo]

As people have said although he's not at the heights that he showed for Wigan he definitely seems to have got his head down and is working for the team. Dare I say it he's almost like a new signing now that Lambert has gone. If he can continue to improve from now until the end of the season he could be invaluable.

All I'll say in defence of Zogbia is that he's been under two (on the whole) incredibly dour managers in his time here before Sherwood came in. Some attacking players haven't been given enough license or confidence to express themselves. He's certainly shown quality in the last three games, and appears to be getting better with every game. Hopefully he keeps it up. It's last chance saloon for CNZ.

I see what you're saying about our last 2 defensive minded managers. As an attacking flair player your confidence is gonna take a beating over time (I'd not considered that myself being stuck in the mental mire of our appalling football/results). Even so I pretty much thought he'd had his last chance (and was surprised and admittedly underwhelmed that he was recalled in the first of those 3 games). Not sure how long a contract he has left? It would be wonderful to see him reproducing what everyone knows he is capable of in a Villa shirt (it seems like we've been waiting an eternity lol) Fingers crossed - Charles will do the do and repay that not too small transfer fee. It's nice to be talking about him again though. I might even eventually warm to Sherwood at this rate.

[Matt Collins]

The thing with nzogbia is that he needs to react with other players and play off them

IF he's isolated he ends up just running into brick walls

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

His performance on Saturday was at least 100% better then any other this season.
When he does that it makes you wonder wtf he's been doing until now!