Youri Tielemans

[Clampy]

Another “There’s a player in there somewhere” type it seems.

If he can get back to his best, he will be an asset. Big if though

same was said about Tonev

Tonev is an unfair comparison really.

[London Villan]

I hope he can settle in, as on his day he'll be a massive asset to the squad. Be a massive shame if he turns into another Barkley, Ireland, Drinkwater...

[N'ZMAV]

Tonev was a disgrace. Tielemens has proven in this league he can do it. Tonev proved nothing.

[OCD]

He'll score a goal of the season contender at some point.

[Smithy]

He'll score a goal of the season contender at some point.

Soon hopefully, and it will kickstart his career here! I sometimes wonder how important McGinn's worldie against Sheff Wed was in giving him the confidence to really shine for us in his first season.  It came quite early on in his Villa career, if I remember correctly?

[rooboy316]

I really want him to do well, and for this to be another great value midfield signing. He shows ability and a touch of class, in glimpses. But I’m also getting Ross Barkley vibes.

[AV84]

He's rated 50 for pace on the new Fifa things, so maybe he's not lazy after all and just incredibly slow?

[tomd2103]

From the bits I've seen of him so far, it doesn't look like the effort is not there, he just seems to be struggling with form. 

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm hoping it's a case of he's a bit low on confidence and form so is possibly trying too hard. Which many footballers and athletes say can hinder them even more.

[tony scott]

It’s very early in his Villa career, hasn’t got the asset of speed so must make up for it with guile and effort. He has to win the supporters over otherwise he will be done for, we are waiting for something to cheer. Can he do it ?.

[Risso]

I'm hoping it's a case of he's a bit low on confidence and form so is possibly trying too hard. Which many footballers and athletes say can hinder them even more.

It doesn't look *exactly* like he's trying too hard...

[AV82EC]

I'm hoping it's a case of he's a bit low on confidence and form so is possibly trying too hard. Which many footballers and athletes say can hinder them even more.

It doesn't look *exactly* like he's trying too hard...

I think it’s too easy to say he isn’t trying, he’s just not doing the stuff over and above that with any confidence. To me he looks out of sorts, is struggling to adapt to the various roles he’s been given and his game seems to be suffering as a result. I’m sure he’ll settle in time but it’s frustrating watching him at the moment as we know what he is capable of.

[UK Redsox]

Tonev was a disgrace. Tielemens has proven in this league he can do it. Tonev proved nothing.

Bit harsh to say that Tonev was a disgrace, he just wasn't very good

[charlatan]

He did get banned for being racist while on loan at Celtic though.

[Drummond]

Last night's stats.

Touches: 117 (1st)
Passes Attempted: 107 (1st)
Passes Completed: 89 (2nd)
Progressive Passes: 14 (1st)
Passes into opp box: 3 (2nd)
Shot Creating Actions: 8 (1st)
Carries: 80 (1st)
Aerials won: 2 (2nd)
Aerials won%: 100% (1st)

On balance, he also lost possession something like 25 times too, which is the bit that stands out of course, when we're assessing a new player.

He was trying a lot, and perhaps too hard, to make things happen. Probably makes him a direct replacement for Buendia.