iancognito Posted 31 October 2021 Share Posted 31 October 2021 52 minutes ago, Blue-fox said: From what I’ve seen of him so far, I don’t think he’s an upgrade on Mendy in my opinion. Jesus. The guy is composed, doesn't get knocked off the ball and apart from a couple of strays yesterday his passing is pretty accurate too but he's not a CDM for me. Him and Youri should be providing the creativity with Wilf in behind them. Soumare is hampered by Maddison's role in the team. When Madders was benched Bouba was flourishing and seemed to be coming into his own but the last couple of games looks like he doesn't know whether to stick or twist, push on or stay back. He's going to be a vital player for us, especially if Youri is injured or leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 31 October 2021 Share Posted 31 October 2021 Still appears to be struggling with the pace of the Premier League. Expect him to play well against Spartak Moscow on Thursday as he did against them 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 31 October 2021 Share Posted 31 October 2021 Yesterday was a roller coaster of a performance from him. He was very very poor opening 30 mins, then he had a brief 5-10 mins where he was battling well and then ended the half with a few mistakes again. 2nd half he was really good up until Maddison went off and Arsenal started getting back on the ball, he looked absolutely knackered and cumbersome and ended the game really poorly. So there's bits of quality in there for sure and he's the sort of player that a coach like Rodgers ought to turn in to a monster in this division so I've no huge concerns. Already an upgrade on Hamza and Mendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NasPb Posted 31 October 2021 Share Posted 31 October 2021 He's a cm clearly not a cdm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eblair Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Very young and inconsistent player been good a few times, can look anonymous, can look real bad occasionally almost defo not worth losing praet for 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nathan. Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 He needs to speed his game up hes struggling with the pace of the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxile5 Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Think his speed of decision is costing him. Not like continental football he's used to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierzz Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 (edited) Needs a season to adapt. But much better than Hamza as cover for Ndidi Edited 7 November 2021 by Kierzz Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Has tended to struggle in the higher tempo games and might take him time to adapt coming from the French league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coolhandfox Posted 7 November 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 7 November 2021 22 new league, new country, his doing ok. 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Certainly has some ability but is also fitting the Praet role of a midfielder that doesn’t really offer anything decisive at either end of the pitch. Think he’ll find his feet by the end of the season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsJohnMurphy Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 23 minutes ago, eblair said: Very young and inconsistent player been good a few times, can look anonymous, can look real bad occasionally almost defo not worth losing praet for Soumare's ceiling is far, far higher than Praets, give him time and he'll prove his worth 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 7 minutes ago, Max Power said: Certainly has some ability but is also fitting the Praet role of a midfielder that doesn’t really offer anything decisive at either end of the pitch. Think he’ll find his feet by the end of the season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 29 minutes ago, eblair said: Very young and inconsistent player been good a few times, can look anonymous, can look real bad occasionally almost defo not worth losing praet for If you could blend Boubas strength and technical ability with Praets positioning and tactical knowledge you'd have the perfect all round box to box player. I'll take bouba since the latter 2 can be learned and he's young with time on his side. Praet isn't going to ever be more than mediocre at this level whereas Boubas got potential to be special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 He’s going to be a top player, just needs to be a little more progressive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaldinho Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Today was always going to be challenging for him. He's still adapting to the pace of the PL and Leeds play at 100mph. He'll blow hot and cold this season and be dynamite next season when he's fully settled and adapted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc sheff Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 I feel if he played with a team dominating possession he’d be able to show far more of his talent. Our team currently plays like they’re allergic to football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerPen Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 so far more than decent, to the point where i dont even get why this is a discussion ?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 I actually think he is quality. He’s doing well and is contributing to some of our better play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonFox Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Really like him but think he’s still struggling to last the whole match and tires towards the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Agree with all the last few comments. Comfortable on the ball, showing lots of promising signs. Just now, HoustonFox said: Really like him but think he’s still struggling to last the whole match and tires towards the end. Notice he tires too but reckon he covers a lot of distance up and down the pitch. He's only 22 and he's already putting in decent performances. Happy with him so far and there's still room for improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Fox Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 He does tire as the game goes on but this is understandable given his age and the amount of games coming so quick. With the full time training he'll get stronger and be much better for it, especially next season and beyond. We need to keep the three in midfield while they develop and understanding which will come with Coaching from Brendan and games together. He needs to develop a bit of a mean streak also, Then players will get wary of him. But for now we just need him to keep learning and improving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eblair Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 Think he’s been good at times; but has made few stinkers - goal against arsenal and Sparta spring to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonFox Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 40 minutes ago, StanSP said: Agree with all the last few comments. Comfortable on the ball, showing lots of promising signs. Notice he tires too but reckon he covers a lot of distance up and down the pitch. He's only 22 and he's already putting in decent performances. Happy with him so far and there's still room for improvement. Totally agree. Think he’s great on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 7 November 2021 Share Posted 7 November 2021 He's had some very good games or patches of games and then some very poor games or patches and sometimes it flip flops like that a few times a game which probably sums up the team this season. He's certainly not helped us become any better defensively nor creatively so he's very much a work in progress and I did always fear he was an unnecessary purchase given we can't sign every player in the positions we want to strengthen each season, this was the one we needed the least and yet He's the one playing most but there's a player in there somewhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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