Carlos Sanchez

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

He's got class, vision and he don't take shit...can be as cool as f**k at times under pressure (a bit too relaxed when giving it away cheaply a few times last season) and already looks as if he's settling better this season.

I hope to see him develop into a really strong player for us this season and beyond.



Cool hair.
 

[KRS]

I was one of his biggest critics last season, but I'll have to admit that he's got the benefit of the doubt from me this season. He seems to have come back as a different player and would have him developing a strong partnership alongside Gueye. Obviously he's short of match fitness at the moment but he'll be one of the first names on the team sheet within the next month or so.

Watching the Notts County highlights on AVTV, it clearly showed he was knackered but considering he isn't a CB he did a great job at covering the mistakes of the other incompetents. If he can cut out his stupid mistakes conceding possession in dangerous areas then we just may well have a player on our hands.

[tomd2103]

He's got class, vision and he don't take shit...can be as cool as f**k at times under pressure (a bit too relaxed when giving it away cheaply a few times last season) and already looks as if he's settling better this season.

I hope to see him develop into a really strong player for us this season and beyond.



Cool hair.
 

Yeah I hope Sanch can step up this season and become a regular fixture in the side.  He has the physical presence to play in the top flight, but just needs to sharpen up a bit on the ball from last season.  It was quite clear from the stands when he had gone at times during games last season, yet Lambert and then Sherwood both seemed oblivious and kept him on despite him continually giving the ball away and making rash lunges through tiredness.   

[bobdylan]

I was one of his biggest critics last season, but I'll have to admit that he's got the benefit of the doubt from me this season. He seems to have come back as a different player and would have him developing a strong partnership alongside Gueye. Obviously he's short of match fitness at the moment but he'll be one of the first names on the team sheet within the next month or so.

Watching the Notts County highlights on AVTV, it clearly showed he was knackered but considering he isn't a CB he did a great job at covering the mistakes of the other incompetents. If he can cut out his stupid mistakes conceding possession in dangerous areas then we just may well have a player on our hands.

I hope so but 60 mins in midfield at Palace is a little early to judge.  I still have concerns over nearly half of our starting 11, Guzan, Bacuna, Clark, Westwood and Gestede, and we won't sign 5 by Tuesday so I'm hoping the likes of Sanchez, Crespo, Ayew, Kozak and Okore can really step up this season to put pressure on the guys with the shirt in their position now, we certainly need them to.

[themossman]

Apropos of nothing, I just noticed he's nearly 30. Had no idea.

[Leicester_Villian]

Reports in press that he could be sold to Turkish club today .....

[PeterWithe]

Reports in press that he could be sold to Turkish club today .....

Could you post a link?

I'd be surprised if he isn't wanted as I think he will come on leaps and bounds this season, unless he's unhappy in the UK.

[SoccerHQ]

Would be amazed as I doubt they'd be offering that much.

Sherwood rates him a reasonable amount aswell.

[Leicester_Villian]

Sorry no good at adding links but see below what I read ......
Reports in Turkey today are reporting that Besiktas are keen on the signature of Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez this summer.

It is claimed by Fotomac that the Colombian international is one of many names on the club’s shortlist to improve their squad before the upcoming closer of the Turkish transfer window.

The club are also said to be considering Boca Juniors’ former Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago and Rasmus Elm, who has recovered from ulcerative colitis during a spell with Kalmar in his Swedish homeland.

The same report quotes Besiktas manager Senol Gunes as confirming that the club will be signing one of these three players in the coming week.

Sanchez was signed by Villa from Spanish side Elche last summer after impressing for the Colombian national team.

He had a fantastic Copa America for his nation this summer but has been struggling to play regular football in England.

Villa have recently signed the likes of Jordan Veretout and Idrissa Gueye, making the competition for Sanchez in the heart of the Villa midfield even harder.

Villa might be doing the right thing by cashing in on the interest in the midfield powerhouse now, even if he does have plenty more to give the first-team.

[Duncan Shaw]

I do think Timmy likes him, but I suspect he would be one he'd let go if a decent bid came in.  Not saying he should or shouldn't, I. Too think he could excel this year, but just a hunch.

[passitsideways]

That just says Besiktas are interested. I expect that unless they offer something in the region of 10+ million, the club will tell them to fuck off.

[warleyboy]

I seen this as well, wonder whether TS is pondering over a quick cash deal to help bring another player in.
I hope he gives Sanchez some more game time, he is a decent solid player.

[footyskillz]

I could see him being sold to besiktas and give funds to strengthen. Gardner is in this season and perhaps a move for Mikel at Chelsea would be good if pogba goes . Dominos in full effect

[citizenDJ]

I'd be genuinely astonished if Sanchez were allowed to leave - I just don't see it happening at all, and today's performance is exactly why we should, and I suspect will, keep him. He was excellent.

[Matt Collins]

Pretty damn good today I thought. As was Ghana.