Jhon Durán - signed

[ChicagoLion]

The only one who looked up for the fight last night.
Should be picked ahead of Watkins.

[AV84]

What was he like other than scoring? I know a striker who only scores isn't a bad thing, but how does he compare to Watkins as far as work rate in other areas?

[LeeB]

I can see Junior Benteke replicating the big man in rendering the man he's supposed to be backing up as obsolete, very quickly.

[Risso]

What was he like other than scoring? I know a striker who only scores isn't a bad thing, but how does he compare to Watkins as far as work rate in other areas?

Decent enough. Hard to gauge exactly though as the midfield was mostly so poor.

[dcdavecollett]

Strange, isn't it?

In the summer, many felt that we had an impressive array of midfield talent that would serve us well this season.

For various reasons, it's now shaping up as a problem area.

[Ian.]

Strange, isn't it?

In the summer, many felt that we had an impressive array of midfield talent that would serve us well this season.

For various reasons, it's now shaping up as a problem area.

Ramsey and Buendia missing along with the form of Kamara and McGinn is the problem.

[dcdavecollett]

At least Ramsey is well on the way back.

[AV84]

He's had a couple of starts now, what's the verdict?

Not a 90 minute player? Better as an impact sub?

[villadelph]

He's had a couple of starts now, what's the verdict?

Not a 90 minute player? Better as an impact sub?

Probably.. we forget he’s only 19.

[AV84]

He's had a couple of starts now, what's the verdict?

Not a 90 minute player? Better as an impact sub?

Probably.. we forget he’s only 19.

I don't forget. Although so was Jude Bellingham until a few months ago.

I'm not saying he is those things, I'm just throwing them out there. We've seen more of him now than we did for the months he was here last season, I'm just wondering what the general opinion is on him, so far.

[Matt C]

Hasn’t quite worked out when he’s started yet but he’s been thrown into some disjointed performances. He does bring a bit of chaos when he comes off the bench which is useful.

[PaulWinch again]

I think he’s done well and scored important goals, showing some real talent. He needs to learn the wider part of the game, particularly hold up play. I think that’ll come with experience.

Side note - and I know you’re not really saying this - but Bellingham is probably one of the best players in the world. He isn’t a baseline comparison for how 19 year old players should have progress.

[AV82EC]

Must admit I’m not seeing it but it’s very early days and he’s only 19. As other have said he’s also played in a number of fairly ropey team Cup performances.

[Ian.]

He's had a couple of starts now, what's the verdict?

Not a 90 minute player? Better as an impact sub?

He’s a very promising youngster and looks like he has a great future ahead. He’s very different to Ollie Watkins, which ain’t a bad thing. I don’t think you can make a call on him being an impact player just yet.

[john e]

The first half last night we never pressured the goal he wasn’t getting no service
Second half we stepped it up, give him the ball in good areas and he’ll do well