Ian Maatsen

[JUAN PABLO]

thought Maatsen was injured for a min when I saw it bumped to top .   Relieved .

[Demitri_C]

Digne has vastly more CL experience than Maatsen

Career wise yes but in last year he hasnt. Maatsen was excellent for dortmund last year

Apart from the 2 most recent games also played. Strange logic

And how many did games did maatsen play in CL laat season ? And you are aware maatsen has played for us in CL this season as well?

Dont see how thats strange logic

JFC have you bashed your head?

Experience only counts if it happens during certain time frames that you've made up?

On current form and regardless of the competition I think it's difficult to make a case for Maatsen starting over Digne, but I'm sure that will change at some point in the season.

But the logic of, just start him cos he's played in that competition for his experience, when digne has started the last 2 CL wins and has more experience has holes in it

Mate maatsen got to CL final last season. Thats not made up thats fact. Digne was playing in a much inferior competition last season the conference

Its not just for his experience its to give maatsen some starts. He hasnt started a single CL or league game for us yet. He needs to be soon as he has been impressive when he has come on.

[VillaTim]

He'll start v Palace in the Milk Cup .

[Footy-Vill]

I like him to start v Fulham . Especially if he has to face Adama. Digne would struggle I saw Walker and Lewis outpaced and I think only Maatsen could keep up.
Cash on right back may contain him but also likely to foul Traroe

[Mister E]

I like him to start v Fulham . Especially if he has to face Adama. Digne would struggle I saw Walker and Lewis outpaced and I think only Maatsen could keep up.
Cash on right back may contain him but also likely to foul Traroe

You're assuming pace is the only criterion. Defending is as much about positional acuity, timing and marshalling your colleagues as being able to keep pace with a winger.

[OCD]

Emery clearly likes to tire the opposition and then introduce pace. You don't get that if you start with Maatsen.

[Footy-Vill]

I like him to start v Fulham . Especially if he has to face Adama. Digne would struggle I saw Walker and Lewis outpaced and I think only Maatsen could keep up.
Cash on right back may contain him but also likely to foul Traroe

You're assuming pace is the only criterion. Defending is as much about positional acuity, timing and marshalling your colleagues as being able to keep pace with a winger.

I do wonder for Maatsen not being trusted yet because it's was highlighted by Emery and also on MOTD our left side we were getting joy.
For all the worry about Traroe he wasn't offering any defensive corner and gave lot of room for Ramsey and Digne

Emery clearly likes to tire the opposition and then introduce pace. You don't get that if you start with Maatsen.

Well, it was perfect yesterday, not just when Fulham had o10 men, but the space was apparent even before the sending off.

Iban would have been very effective in attacking sense down the left yet wasn't given any opportunity yesterday, so it's not that clear.

For me, Iban has to start against Bologna not just for sake of rotation, but he's a Champions League-level left back for heaven's sake and must be used.
Why he was left on the bench all game yesterday was unfair to him.

[Risso]

You think that Maatsen should start against Bologna? You might have mentioned it.

[OCD]

Emery said after the game yesterday that the players who didn't start are important and are needed for Tuesday so it sounds like there will be some changes.

[pauliewalnuts]

Digne has been excellent so far this season.  That’s got something to do with it.

[PaulWinch again]

Bloody hell we’ve got a hell of a pair of left backs.

[Demitri_C]

Unbelievable tonight

What a performance.  Certainly looks a step up from moreno

[colin69]

90 minutes will do him the world of good. 2 top class left backs now.

[supertom]

Brilliant at both ends of the pitch. What a selection headache to have. On performances, it's hard to rationalise dropping either LB.

[Drummond]

He is going to be great for us.