He was rated as one of the best defenders in Europe last season so I don't question his defensive abilities. From what I've seen he literally sprints back into position to track players and I'd be inclined to point to Sinclair for any issues with tracking back against Wolves. He's made a few mistakes with ball control, but he's obviously a bit nervous and finding his feet so that will come with confidence when he's more settled and familiar with his new team mates. What did piss me off against Wolves was how he made himself open on the left and the midfield either slowed played down or seemingly refused to pass him the ball...I'm not sure why. As for the Trinity moaners...I'm sure he'll have them on side pretty sharpish with the amount of running and skills he'll be showcasing down the left wing.
I wasn't really referring to the goal but there were plenty of other times that he let his man get a start on him I think he looks bloody brilliant so as much as anything I'm just hoping that if he does make some early mistakes people don't get on top of him
I wasn't really referring to the goal but there were plenty of other times that he let his man get a start on him
He was rated as one of the best defenders in Europe last season so I don't question his defensive abilities. From what I've seen he literally sprints back into position to track players and I'd be inclined to point to Sinclair for any issues with tracking back against Wolves. He's made a few mistakes with ball control, but he's obviously a bit nervous and finding his feet so that will come with confidence when he's more settled and familiar with his new team mates.
Quote from: KRS on July 31, 2015, 01:47:24 AMHe was rated as one of the best defenders in Europe last season so I don't question his defensive abilities. From what I've seen he literally sprints back into position to track players and I'd be inclined to point to Sinclair for any issues with tracking back against Wolves. He's made a few mistakes with ball control, but he's obviously a bit nervous and finding his feet so that will come with confidence when he's more settled and familiar with his new team mates. I am hopeful of Amavi being our first decent left back in a few years, but I would disagree with your first comment re being one of the best defenders in Europe last season. He is athletic and skilful but hasn't been selected for a France squad yet. My French friends reckon he is solid, good going forward (Nice manager Claude Puel converted him from an attacking midfielder ) and uses his pace to get him out of trouble. The Nice defence was apparently porous last year though.I am not being funny with you, I think he is the type of player we should be signing - technical and athletic. Villa is a step up for him and he will hopefully do well for us. And dare I say it, he should have a good resale value when he moves on.
I am hopeful of Amavi being our first decent left back in a few years, but I would disagree with your first comment re being one of the best defenders in Europe last season. He is athletic and skilful but hasn't been selected for a France squad yet.