Ian Maatsen

[olaftab]

Good player, we have made an excellent trade as they say in US of A.

[Demitri_C]

Was motm for me awesome performance

[ChicagoLion]

Our tactic early today seemed to be to pick out Digne with an early pass and put their right back under pressure. I thought Maatsen would have been a better option if we were to do that and it was no surprise we played much better when he came on.

It was more to do with our inability to put Digne in although Maatsens recovery pace is very impressive.
But we were also unable to get him away on the left to use his speed.
I think we will see constant rotation of the 2 just as we did with Moreno.

[Footy-Vill]

For the 3rd goal wonderful weighted pass by Maatsen into Rogers path to set it up across to Duran. Rogers pass too as an assist was excellent.

[VillaTim]

It's a sublime pass to Rogers , perfect weight

[Hookeysmith]

His 2nd crucial involvement resulting in goals in all the games he has come on.

It's fair that Digne has the shirt currently but this guy is the future

[BC54 VFC]

Our tactic early today seemed to be to pick out Digne with an early pass and put their right back under pressure. I thought Maatsen would have been a better option if we were to do that and it was no surprise we played much better when he came on.

It was more to do with our inability to put Digne in although Maatsens recovery pace is very impressive.
But we were also unable to get him away on the left to use his speed.
I think we will see constant rotation of the 2 just as we did with Moreno.

That was because he was consistently playing too narrow, instead of hugging the touchline circa 10 yards further forward. Not a patch on Digne.

[Mister E]

Our tactic early today seemed to be to pick out Digne with an early pass and put their right back under pressure. I thought Maatsen would have been a better option if we were to do that and it was no surprise we played much better when he came on.

It was more to do with our inability to put Digne in although Maatsens recovery pace is very impressive.
But we were also unable to get him away on the left to use his speed.
I think we will see constant rotation of the 2 just as we did with Moreno.

That was because he was consistently playing too narrow, instead of hugging the touchline circa 10 yards further forward. Not a patch on Digne.

What do you mean by that?

[Toronto Villa]

Ian Maatsen is yet to make his first start for #AVFC, but understands he's in a "process" and is excited to continue learning under Unai Emery.

"I'm happy to be at Villa. There's a lot to learn. I'm easy. I'm composed. I'm just trying to do my best, show the quality I have."

Great attitude. Long career ahead of him with us.

[Demitri_C]

Ian Maatsen is yet to make his first start for #AVFC, but understands he's in a "process" and is excited to continue learning under Unai Emery.

"I'm happy to be at Villa. There's a lot to learn. I'm easy. I'm composed. I'm just trying to do my best, show the quality I have."

Great attitude. Long career ahead of him with us.

Love it. This what i personally like to hear instead of moaning that he isnt getting games  being patient and knows his time is coming.

Id be stunned if he isnt starting in next few games. He was brilliant saturday and my motm

[eamonn]

We're all in a "process".

[Demitri_C]

Got to admit didnt like maatsen on the left of midfield. He looked uncomfortable there

[AV82EC]

Got to admit didnt like maatsen on the left of midfield. He looked uncomfortable there

He did but fuck me he put a shift in like Jaden on the other side and was still trying to get forwards late on to support Durán and Rogers.

[brontebilly]

Got to admit didnt like maatsen on the left of midfield. He looked uncomfortable there

Definitely not his position. It's rare enough when moving a full back forward to the wing actually works. Getting their ball with the back to goal is a big change from what their used to.

[Risso]

Did enough when he came on, but looked as uncomfortable in midfield as Cash does when asked to play there.