Evann Guessand

[Brend'Watkins]

His best game so far without being anything special. He’s clearly not up to speed in terms of fitness or strength yet, you’d think a 6ft 2” 24 year old with his physique should be blowing away inferior defenders, he seems weak so far. In fairness to him, he kept at it.

[PhilVill]

Very erratic at the mo but you can see there's a player in there. I reckon he'll be a Juan Pablo, take a bit of time to settle and once he's  up and running, he'll be shit hot. Needs a bit of patience, especially as we move through this dodgy period.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

His best game so far without being anything special. He’s clearly not up to speed in terms of fitness or strength yet, you’d think a 6ft 2” 24 year old with his physique should be blowing away inferior defenders, he seems weak so far. In fairness to him, he kept at it.

Spot on Bren!

[tomd2103]

I think he looks promising, and will start showing his quality a bit more soon hopefully. There's definitely some good attributes for Unai to work on, and I'd say he agrees considering he's starting him every week.

Think he'd probably be better coming on for short bursts at this stage while he finds his feet.

[Pat McMahon]

I can understand some of the reservations some have but others have written him off already. Baffling but not surprising.

Usually you'll get some inconsistencies with new signings but you see something that will excite you, but I'm having difficulty seeing it with this lad and I'm not alone.

Having said that, if you're not playing well you put yourself about a bit and he's at least doing that.

This is pretty much where I am with Guessand. He reminds me a little of Zaniolo - big, strong, reasonably skilful but not making an impact. However I recall being unimpressed with Rogers at first and he came on massively so am hopng Guessand can do the same.

An obvious point but it hsows the value of getting transfer business done early to allow players to settle in, find a home, get up to speed, learn systems and formations and improve their language skills. And get used to English food.

[paul_e]

I can understand some of the reservations some have but others have written him off already. Baffling but not surprising.

Usually you'll get some inconsistencies with new signings but you see something that will excite you, but I'm having difficulty seeing it with this lad and I'm not alone.

Having said that, if you're not playing well you put yourself about a bit and he's at least doing that.

This is pretty much where I am with Guessand. He reminds me a little of Zaniolo - big, strong, reasonably skilful but not making an impact. However I recall being unimpressed with Rogers at first and he came on massively so am hopng Guessand can do the same.

An obvious point but it hsows the value of getting transfer business done early to allow players to settle in, find a home, get up to speed, learn systems and formations and improve their language skills. And get used to English food.

Exactly this. A lot has been made about us having a poor summer transfer window and it leading directly into our poor start but I reckon all the same in and out but all done by early July we'd have seen things play out very differently.

[PaulWinch again]

I think he did ok the other night. Strikes me a player who once he gets a goal, will kick on. The one thing I think he’d benefit from is working on his upper body strength a bit.

[N'ZMAV]

what I'm struggling to see at the moment - is the clear advantage of moving Bailey on and bringing Guessand in - hoping that will become obvious in the coming weeks.

[Mister E]

All the comments from those that had seen a lot of him in France were very excited about the signing but were very realistic in that he's still work in progress. He's going to need time to both adapt and improve. Looking at him you immediately think he's ready or at least should be. Sadly that's not the case but if we're patient and supportive his ceiling is very high and could be a great investment.

Yep, I put him forward as a player I'd like us to go for before we were even linked but my thinking was for him to be a squad option covering for Watkins and the new winger I expected to see (so Sancho as it turns out). I think we're seeing him start more than expected because he's shown he'll put the work in and be part of the press (which was very good in the first half last night) and Emery clearly doesn't think Sancho is ready to start yet.

I think both these comments are blob-on. I made some remark about him reminding me of Zaniolo (because he does!) but I also think he needs time; pity we got 3 midfield injuries soon after he got here, putting more pressure on UE to play Guessand.

[Demitri_C]

I do think diaby was a level above baileyand guessand tbh. But one thing i think guessand has over them os his work rate. Especially his defensive side. Been quite impressed with that.

He certainly  doesnt look like a lazy player which is very welcome

[Smirker]

Improving with every game.

[olaftab]

He is not ultra precise like Diaby but works hard and has a very good game today.

[N'ZMAV]

worked his arse off today - which upped Cash's performance.

[Pat McMahon]

I agree. I felt he did the donkey work really well and looked to have the beating of his man a few times but didn’t always back himself. He and Cash were very good down the right and were much more solid than or left side.

[PaulWinch again]

Did well today.