Lucas Digne

[OCD]

Interestingly, there were reports in Spain yesterday that the move for Acuna is nearly done and will be ratified in January.

[VillaTim]

what a peach of a cross for Goal 2 yesterday !!

[olaftab]

I must say I was disappointed when Moreno was injured and had assumed that Lucas will be on his way asap but I have nothing but respect for his commitment and displays this season. There is no doubt that we need Alex back in the team but so far this fella hasn’t let us down.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

All players make the odd mistake. McGinn had that miscued shot when he should have scored, and Watkins missed what should have been a relatively easy chance to place it in the corner. But they're all part of a team that is playing out of its skin, and Digne is a very important part of that. I too look forward to Moreno coming back, but he's got to get fit, stay fit, then try to force his way back into the side.

Agreed. Let's not forget Digne has played almost every minute of every game which involves putting in plenty of miles up and down the flank plus the mental demands of 90+ minutes of full concentration. He's done extremely well for us to date.

I loved seeing him breaking forward and automatically Kamara drops in to cover him. We're so well organised and oiled. When Moreno is fit and in form I expect Unai to return to using bath in a game keeping both fresh. The big difference now is Digne can now play not only the stronger defensive role but the attacking part too.

I'm not sure why we'd be interested in Acuna now. He's 32 and his best days are behind him.

[Percy McCarthy]

I think he’s been great this season, and admirably durable just when we needed him to be.

[Toronto Villa]

Given the way Emery wants us to play we need two excellent like options on both sides. We have it when Moreno is fit again on the left. We need it on the right too. I think Matty has had had a super season also, but he could do with a break and genuine competition for his spot.

[usav]

Given the way Emery wants us to play we need two excellent like options on both sides. We have it when Moreno is fit again on the left. We need it on the right too. I think Matty has had had a super season also, but he could do with a break and genuine competition for his spot.

Totally agree.  We are one more hamstring away from having a real problem.

[paul_e]

I like Digne I think he's suffered a bit of being a Gerrard signing and having his first 20-25 games be under a manager that made all of our players look far worse than they really are.

That said he lacks the extra yard of pace that Moreno gives us and it shows a couple of times a game.

[VillaTim]

Given the way Emery wants us to play we need two excellent like options on both sides. We have it when Moreno is fit again on the left. We need it on the right too. I think Matty has had had a super season also, but he could do with a break and genuine competition for his spot.

Totally agree.  We are one more hamstring away from having a real problem.

i was surprised they let Revan go as we have zero cover at RB now

[Risso]

I like Digne I think he's suffered a bit of being a Gerrard signing and having his first 20-25 games be under a manager that made all of our players look far worse than they really are.

That said he lacks the extra yard of pace that Moreno gives us and it shows a couple of times a game.

I can't say that I've noticed that Moreno is especially quick to be honest. He's good at getting past players with his trickery, but there have been a few times when he's struggled one-on-one to get back and defend when we've played the high line.

[Bully2345]

Given the way Emery wants us to play we need two excellent like options on both sides. We have it when Moreno is fit again on the left. We need it on the right too. I think Matty has had had a super season also, but he could do with a break and genuine competition for his spot.

Totally agree.  We are one more hamstring away from having a real problem.

i was surprised they let Revan go as we have zero cover at RB now

He's a left back

[SamTheMouse]

I remember Moreno - I think it might have been on his debut - rocketing back to clear one off the line for us. He moved pretty sharpish then.

[eamonn]

I remember Moreno - I think it might have been on his debut - rocketing back to clear one off the line for us. He moved pretty sharpish then.

It was, against Leeds. He struggled initially after coming on early but by the end of the season, he and Ramsey were like killing machines.

[Risso]

I remember Moreno - I think it might have been on his debut - rocketing back to clear one off the line for us. He moved pretty sharpish then.

It was, against Leeds. He struggled initially after coming on early but by the end of the season, he and Ramsey were like killing machines.

He didn't look that quick at Man U when Fernandes beat him to the ball to score the winner. I'm not saying he's slow or anything, just that pace isn't really the determining factor between him and Digne.

[darren woolley]

I also like Digne he's played really well this season.