Donyell Malen

[Somniloquism]

It will be interesting how we play him. Rogers seems to be the free roaming second striker. The plus point with Malen seems to be he can play either wing (although preferably the right), but I do wonder how much of not getting to the byline enough is Bailey's lack of whatever and how much seems to be orders.

[Villatillidie25]

It will be interesting how we play him. Rogers seems to be the free roaming second striker. The plus point with Malen seems to be he can play either wing (although preferably the right), but I do wonder how much of not getting to the byline enough is Bailey's lack of whatever and how much seems to be orders.

I think the issue with Bailey are threefold; 1) he needs to be 100% fit and he’s had loads of niggles this year 2) he’s a confidence player and. 1) has impacted that and 3) our tactics basically use the right wing to allow us to create an overload on the left. That’s not conducive for any winger.
Malen might not suffer from 1) and 2) but I think he will be stifled by 3) unless we improve and use both flanks better.

[Dante Lavelli]

It will be interesting how we play him. Rogers seems to be the free roaming second striker. The plus point with Malen seems to be he can play either wing (although preferably the right), but I do wonder how much of not getting to the byline enough is Bailey's lack of whatever and how much seems to be orders.

Bailey himself said Emery was trying to encourage him to hit he byline more.  This happens when he’s confident, but cuts back inside more often when he’s doubting himself/his body.

[VillaTim]

In terms of pace is this Guy fast like Diaby

[paul_e]

In terms of pace is this Guy fast like Diaby

I've posted it a few times now but, in my opinion, he's quicker than diaby over 5yards but doesn't have the flat out pace in a longer sprint. He's also a lot stronger and far less likely to be eased out by a defender leaning on him.

[tomd2103]

An inconsistently brilliant winger, apparently. Par for the course with most wingers TBF.

I'll readily admit that I don't know an awful lot about him, but can't see him being a regular starter to begin with.  We are crying out for a squad option who can come on and inject real pace into games.

[ozzjim]

If he comes in, provides a real option of pace in transition and something different in tight games, all good.

[Tuscans]

[Brend'Watkins]

I knew nothing about him. Watched a you tube vid of him scoring goals, good goals  and good interplay. Then more goals. I actually got fed up of watching his goals, can you imagine?

[Gareth]

It will be interesting how we play him. Rogers seems to be the free roaming second striker. The plus point with Malen seems to be he can play either wing (although preferably the right), but I do wonder how much of not getting to the byline enough is Bailey's lack of whatever and how much seems to be orders.

I think the issue with Bailey are threefold; 1) he needs to be 100% fit and he’s had loads of niggles this year 2) he’s a confidence player and. 1) has impacted that and 3) our tactics basically use the right wing to allow us to create an overload on the left. That’s not conducive for any winger.
Malen might not suffer from 1) and 2) but I think he will be stifled by 3) unless we improve and use both flanks better.

On Bailey I’d add needs to actually put some studs in his boots as his performance on Friday of hitting the deck constantly was pretty embarrassing.

[jwarry]

I knew nothing about him. Watched a you tube vid of him scoring goals, good goals  and good interplay. Then more goals. I actually got fed up of watching his goals, can you imagine?

I do that with every YT clip of players we get interested in.  Once you’ve  seen what they look like and a couple go goals/tackles what the point in carrying on?

[OCD]

Interesting that they're talking about him as a forward as I assumed he would play on the right as competition for Bailey.

[Tuscans]

Interesting that they're talking about him as a forward as I assumed he would play on the right as competition for Bailey.

Aye it slightly comes across that they believed he might be Dortmunds next Aubameyang. I think he will interchange between the right and behind the striker until he the boss finds the best system for himself and Rogers to wreak havoc.

[Tuscans]

According to RAWK he's absolutely shite, it's a crazy fee, and they can't see what the thinking is to use PSR headroom on him.

Makes me hope he succeeds more than ever now, so that it bears testament to Unai's genius.

I imagine they're all posting about how shite Zubimendi is now he's off to Arsenal.

[Brazilian Villain]

According to RAWK he's absolutely shite, it's a crazy fee, and they can't see what the thinking is to use PSR headroom on him.

Makes me hope he succeeds more than ever now, so that it bears testament to Unai's genius.

I imagine they're all posting about how shite Zubimendi is now he's off to Arsenal.

Not really.
- "Jorginho almost definitely and Partey perhaps leaving in the summer, we can say what we want but it's a great signing for them for the summer. A pivot of Rice and Zubimendi for them, allowing Rice to be the 8 rather than the 6 will free him up and will make them better. "
- "I think it's a perfect signing for them, especially with Partey and Jorginho leaving. They obviously have other issues, but that sorts their midfield, they can now concentrate on wingers and forwards."
- "All things considered that’s a really good signing."