Emi Buendia

[Ian.]

I’ve always liked Buendia, I hope he’s given a chance to shine and can grab it. He’s a tidy player and makes things happen. It doesn’t always come off but he’s a bit different.

[Chris Smith]

I’ve always liked Buendia, I hope he’s given a chance to shine and can grab it. He’s a tidy player and makes things happen. It doesn’t always come off but he’s a bit different.

I like him too but I don’t think he gets in our best 11. If he’s willing to be part of the squad on that basis then it will be handy having him around but suspect it will probably suit him and us to let him go if we get a suitable offer.

[Toronto Villa]

No not best XI. But a solid bench and rotation option.

[RamboandBruno]

Bailey has been frustrating from Day 1 unplayable at times but then unable to play at others

Buendia frustrates me more than Bailey because you get glimpses of quality but then he'll overhit a 5 yard pass or play a ball onto the weaker foot of someone wanting to take on a shot. It's not catastrophic errors but they happen far too often and and so needless. What makes it worse is that when he's having a bad day his response is to buzz around more and run himself into the ground, which should be a good thing, but because he struggles to compose himself everything becomes more and more rushed. McGinn has a similar style but he's taught himself to take a breath and pick his passes better and it's why he's gone from someone that many thought might need to be replaced as we progressed to being captain and key part oft he squad.

Pretty much agree with you. I like his energy, the fact he obviously cares, his passion etc, he’s obviously got ability. However, with our game largely based on maintaining possession, I think he gives it away far too often, I could see Emery getting frustrated by that, often trying to fit the ball through the eye of a needle.
I think he could be a squad player for us and I will also get a bit of a buzz when he comes on from the bench, just because he does buzz around himself like an irritating fly. But he’s not as skilful or strong and dynamic as Rogers at 10, he’s nowhere near as accomplished as Tielemans in terms of his range of passing from deeper and he’s too slow to play out wide.
Whilst its comparing apples and oranges, Bailey did have that one unbelievable season in 23/24, Beundia has never reached those heights.
So if he stays, ok from the bench, but equally would wish him luck and lose no sleep if he went.

[Percy McCarthy]

I won’t shed a tear if Bailey goes. He had one very good season where his play was highly influential in getting us to the CL. But the other *three* he’s not been good enough and no idea why his form dropped off so much last season. Buendia I would like to keep but yes a good offer for either would likely be accepted.

*FTFY.

[paul_e]

Bailey has been frustrating from Day 1 unplayable at times but then unable to play at others

Buendia frustrates me more than Bailey because you get glimpses of quality but then he'll overhit a 5 yard pass or play a ball onto the weaker foot of someone wanting to take on a shot. It's not catastrophic errors but they happen far too often and and so needless. What makes it worse is that when he's having a bad day his response is to buzz around more and run himself into the ground, which should be a good thing, but because he struggles to compose himself everything becomes more and more rushed. McGinn has a similar style but he's taught himself to take a breath and pick his passes better and it's why he's gone from someone that many thought might need to be replaced as we progressed to being captain and key part oft he squad.

Pretty much agree with you. I like his energy, the fact he obviously cares, his passion etc, he’s obviously got ability. However, with our game largely based on maintaining possession, I think he gives it away far too often, I could see Emery getting frustrated by that, often trying to fit the ball through the eye of a needle.
I think he could be a squad player for us and I will also get a bit of a buzz when he comes on from the bench, just because he does buzz around himself like an irritating fly. But he’s not as skilful or strong and dynamic as Rogers at 10, he’s nowhere near as accomplished as Tielemans in terms of his range of passing from deeper and he’s too slow to play out wide.
Whilst its comparing apples and oranges, Bailey did have that one unbelievable season in 23/24, Beundia has never reached those heights.
So if he stays, ok from the bench, but equally would wish him luck and lose no sleep if he went.

The attempts at 50/50 passes like that aren't the ones that bother me. It's things like yesterday where he got the ball on the left, worked it into the box and then cut it back for Tielemans but onto his left foot not his right, or one against Roma (just before he scored) where he needed to roll a 5 yard pass in front of Watkins and he played it behind him instead, giving the defender a chance to cover.

It's those silly mistakes that he does too many of that annoy me about him, because if he fixed those he'd get 15-20 assists a season and be a great option at 10.

[Olneythelonely]

There’s no guarantee he gets into the 20.

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Pau
Digne
Kamara
Tielemans
McGinn
Rogers
Guessand
Watkins

Bizot
Mings
Garcia
Maatsen
Onana
Barkley
Ramsey
Malen

Then one of Bogarde, Bailey or Buendia.

I suppose it only takes a couple of injuries/sales and he’s needed, but I still think we’d sell at anything upwards of £15m and use youngsters as backup.

[VillaTim]

I’ve always liked Buendia, I hope he’s given a chance to shine and can grab it. He’s a tidy player and makes things happen. It doesn’t always come off but he’s a bit different.

x 2 . Pushing for a start Saturday , had a good pre season .

[villa for life]

X 3. Talented and was on the cusp of a huge season when injury hit. Fingers crossed 2025-2026 is his time (and with the Villa).

[VillaTim]

I suppose it only takes a couple of injuries/sales and he’s needed, but I still think we’d sell at anything upwards of £15m and use youngsters as backup.

Laughable comment in fairness .

[Mister E]

There’s no guarantee he gets into the 20.

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Pau
Digne
Kamara
Tielemans
McGinn
Rogers
Guessand
Watkins

Bizot
Mings
Garcia
Maatsen
Onana
Barkley
Ramsey
Malen

Then one of Bogarde, Bailey or Buendia.
I suppose it only takes a couple of injuries/sales and he’s needed, but I still think we’d sell at anything upwards of £15m and use youngsters as backup.

Garcia and Barkley are unfit so Buendia and Bogarde make it by default.

[Mister E]

I suppose it only takes a couple of injuries/sales and he’s needed, but I still think we’d sell at anything upwards of £15m and use youngsters as backup.

Laughable comment in fairness .

why?
£15m gives us a prize on his amortization, and Hemmings and Jimoh-Aloba will play a supporting role this season.
Don't get me wrong: I like Buendia but we need to sell to buy, and he and Bailey are in the departure lounge.

[Dante Lavelli]

Buendia has certainly had a productive pre season in terms of goals. His energy, like Watkins, also makes him a good forward presser of the opposition. I've always liked Buendia, despite his carelessness with the ball at times and I wouldn't be looking to let him go unless it was an offer to good to refuse.

Thats my position too. I’d prefer him fully involved and earning his wages rather than a depreciating asset in a bomb squad. I also still have hope Emery can work his magic and a £20m+ offer is made or a new contact offered.

[Percy McCarthy]

Buendia has certainly had a productive pre season in terms of goals. His energy, like Watkins, also makes him a good forward presser of the opposition. I've always liked Buendia, despite his carelessness with the ball at times and I wouldn't be looking to let him go unless it was an offer to good to refuse.

Thats my position too. I’d prefer him fully involved and earning his wages rather than a depreciating asset in a bomb squad. I also still have hope Emery can work his magic and a £20m+ offer is made or a new contact offered.

He signed a new one in January.

[Olneythelonely]

Garcia and Barkley are unfit so Buendia and Bogarde make it by default.

Yeah, I was talking about with everyone being fit, hence why I said it only takes a couple of injuries and he’s in. But getting into the squad if we have injuries is probably not good enough for him and not the sort of wage we want on the books if not really contributing.