Ian Maatsen

[paul_e]

Even simpler, Maatsen is a quality player that we scouted and thought would be a good signing and, whilst it wasn't ideal for the short term squad balance, we had an opportunity to sign him that might not come again, so we went ahead with it.

[Drummond]

Maatsen is absolute quality and I'd have no hesitation in him starting. It just so happens that the person he's up against is in superb form and already had the shirt.

He was a great buy who will serve us well over the coming years, we're in a great position there.

See also LCB with Torres and Mings, CF with Watkins and Duran, CM Kamara and Onana, etc etc. We need that all over the pitch to enable us to do what Chelsea are managing this season which is coping well with multiple competitions.

[PaulWinch again]

Even simpler, Maatsen is a quality player that we scouted and thought would be a good signing and, whilst it wasn't ideal for the short term squad balance, we had an opportunity to sign him that might not come again, so we went ahead with it.

Yeah that’s how I see it. He’s clearly excellent, the opportunity was there and we had to take it. We aren’t where we’d like to be at right back but I’d argue I wouldn’t swap our left back options for any other sides in the league.

[ChicagoLion]

I wonder if he could play RB

[eamonn]

The feeling in the club, according to Tanswell, was that Moreno lost his pace after his injury.

Poor chap. It's a cutthroat business.

[LeeB]

The feeling in the club, according to Tanswell, was that Moreno lost his pace after his injury.

Poor chap. It's a cutthroat business.

Peolpe muttering as he passed, conversations between groups ending as he approached. He couldn't put his finger on what was happening until a small boy approached for his auotgraph:

"Is it true Alex, that you've lost your pace? Say it aint so!"

[Somniloquism]

What has happened to Moreno? He hasn't even made the bench in 4 of the last 5 matches (6 but missing ours is understandable.)

[Beard82]

The feeling in the club, according to Tanswell, was that Moreno lost his pace after his injury.

Poor chap. It's a cutthroat business.

Peolpe muttering as he passed, conversations between groups ending as he approached. He couldn't put his finger on what was happening until a small boy approached for his auotgraph:

"Is it true Alex, that you've lost your pace? Say it aint so!"

I heard the boy was 8 when he asked for the autograph, but by the time Alex rejoined the rest of the squad he was 10

[Demitri_C]

Been itching for him to get a start ? But cab see why he isnt. Started welk first 15 mins but then he was defensively awful. His positionally at times was really poor and for me at fault for first goal.

You could see what a difference digne makes. We looked a lot better when digne came on

[usav]

It was the wrong game for him to start.  Everton might have been a better choice.

[Demitri_C]

I agree. I personally  think he should start vs monaco and save digne for west ham game.

We really need to win that one

[brontebilly]

Harsh lesson learned today at top level. Whenever he has got his chance to start he hasn't really impressed. Needs to do a lot more bar the odd bench cameo to keep Digne out.

[Matt C]

Not his day today, Martinelli gave him a tough time but he’ll be fine.

[Steve67]

He will learn very quickly from the terrible defending today.  He will be fine for us for many years to come though. 

[PaulWinch again]

Made a mistake, and didn’t have the best day, it happens. He’ll grow from the experience.