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Offline darren woolley

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #765 on: June 12, 2025, 03:02:28 PM »
I also think he will only get better with us.

Offline edgysatsuma89

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #766 on: June 12, 2025, 06:55:27 PM »
From the limited bits I’ve seen of him, what I like is he has an eye for goal and he plays in quite a high risk and energetic way. Plus he has pace which is something we lack.

I would worry about his chances of being a regular starter, because I think in Unai’s style he seems like more of a game breaker type. But I might be wrong.

When Dortmund were playing shite they weren't bothered about letting him go so my expectations for him have always been tempered. If we have to rely on him regularly from the start I'd be a bit worried.

Seems a bit harsh.

Offline DrGonzo

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #767 on: June 12, 2025, 07:43:47 PM »
See Tielemans, Maatsen, Duran... Used sparingly until Senor is certain they understand the system (obviously Duran didn't have the patience to see the job to the end).

Offline Toronto Villa

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #768 on: July 27, 2025, 01:42:52 PM »
Two outstanding crosses last night that led to goals. He looked sharp, quick and precise overall. He could be very important this season.

Online Dante Lavelli

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #769 on: July 27, 2025, 04:25:00 PM »
Last season he looked better through the middle.  If he can do both, then he’ll be a busy boy most games. 

As a minimum that makes him a very useful squad player, and as a 2-for-1 option, keeps wages down.

Offline Somniloquism

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #770 on: July 27, 2025, 04:28:49 PM »
I think he was planned to start on the right to give Bailey competition, but then one of the early matches he didn't track the full back and he seemed to then be ignored in the winger position after that.

Offline dcdavecollett

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #771 on: Today at 02:08:00 AM »
Against West Ham, I think.

 


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