Evann Guessand

[paul_e]

I liked the look of him and I think it's far too early to write him off even though he's clearly not where we need him to be yet.

What I like is that he's clearly putting the work in on the pitch which suggests he's listening to what he's being asked to do and the coaches see enough to keep working with.

I liked what I'd seen of him in France because of how direct and aggressive he was, I think it'll come but I totally get why so many are underwhelmed with him so far.

[eye digress]

I’ll be honest, being decent defensively as a forward is quite different from being a good defensive full back in a back 4. I know Cash’s history, but it’s reasonably uncommon to make than transition and operate at a high level.

Kenny Swain is the one who comes most readily to mind.

There are loads of examples though most moved position earlier in their careers. I can see why Ads thinks it's a move for Evann, he has the right characteristics. That said we never bought him as a winger, he needs space not hugging the touchline. I'd love to hear from those Villa supporting French Ligue 1 Villa supporting experts/journalists who were so excited with us signing him, even if he wasn't the finished article.

From what I've read (and there's not much reporting on him), he mostly flattered to deceive in his early career - some relatively inconclusive loans here and there. Until he suddenly burst into life this time last year.

He hasn't had it easy. Marseille born and bred, brought up by his mother, rejected by the Marseille academy, salvation (ultimately) at Nice.

So if there's a silver lining, it's that he's accustomed to adversity and to being written off, and has great determination to succeed against those odds.

Ok, clutching at straws there, perhaps.

[Smirker]

I liked the look of him and I think it's far too early to write him off even though he's clearly not where we need him to be yet.

What I like is that he's clearly putting the work in on the pitch which suggests he's listening to what he's being asked to do and the coaches see enough to keep working with.

I liked what I'd seen of him in France because of how direct and aggressive he was, I think it'll come but I totally get why so many are underwhelmed with him so far.

So you think there is definitely a player there from seeing him in the French league?

[PeterWithesShin]

[London Villan]

He looks more like a Roger’s understudy in those clips. Direct running at players in the centre of the pitch. Strong, but no pace or skills to beat a player.

[eye digress]

He looks more like a Roger’s understudy in those clips. Direct running at players in the centre of the pitch. Strong, but no pace or skills to beat a player.

Same. A right-sided Rogers.

Like Rogers, he seems to have pace once he builds up a head of steam. If you think about it, can you imagine Rogers hugging the touchline, skinning his man and whipping in a cross?

[PaulWinch again]

I can imagine Rogers beating his man. He’s absolutely capable of that.

[Dave]

For the second goal against Bournemouth he could just as easily have crossed it having skinned their full-back, as cut it back for Onana.