Alysson - signed

[Monty]

Yeah, kind of feeling like I'm reading 1950s erotica.

[caster troy]

Needs to start on Saturday.

[PaulWinch again]

I don’t know about “needs”. If he’s ready to start great, but he’s played a decent 15 mins.

[PaulWinch again]

That isn’t a criticism by the way, it’s just a reflection of how new he is to the environment.

[Brazilian Villain]

Needs to start on Saturday.

I wouldn't be averse to it, if it meant Rogers getting a rest. Have Morgz on the bench ready to come on. if we've a chance of winning it late on.

[Meanwood Villa]

It seemed like Maatsen got quite exposed a couple of times after he came on

[Smithy]

It seemed like Maatsen got quite exposed a couple of times after he came on

Yep, I noticed that too.  Not a criticism of his effort though, more that he was just a bit more advanced on that side - which might have been to instruction, given we were chasing a win.

I'm not sure I agree with those calling for him to start, but I am more than happy to see a few more length cameos to see what he can do.  He looks to have the necessary attributes physically, so let's see him go at a couple of players 1v1, and be subject to a few tackles before we decide if he's ready for the starting eleven.

[TheToffnar]

Think it's mad asking for him to get a start as it stands. He's still almost entirely fresh to the league and European football in general. One bad performance or a hook at half time could set him back months.

Give him a few 20 minute stretches here and there and let him grow naturally into what it means to play at this level. Better youngsters have been ruined by overly zealous introductions to the PL.