Soumare

[The Doctor]

he's a beast. where has this bouba been? like one corner second half, hammered clear and he is going like a freight train after it, pressing it on the half way line before anyone else has cleared the box, the bouba under Rodgers wouldn't have done that and would only just be reaching the half way line now 

[Guest Col city fan]

Thought he did well again.

He lost the ball a couple of times, but made up for it by winning some key tackles and his work rate has increased by one million per cent under Smith.

Had another good game.

[Supergray22]

19 minutes ago, LVFox said:

I've slagged him off so much on here. Thought he was very very good tonight. Uses the ball well and put a real shift in. Where the ****s this Bouba been hiding?

He had shown glimpses in Europe and that West Ham game last season but he never showed it consistently. That said he never got a good run and his body language wasn’t great. That article has thrown a bit of light as to the reasons why. Let’s hope he continues to shine and gains more confidence that he can succeed in this team and league. Everyone wants to be successful and be the best they can be. 

[bongo92]

Did well after taking the booking to keep away from the ref for the remaining game. Seemed to get better after the booking - soon afterwards he knicked it off leeds who were in our box searching for a pen

[Aleksz]

Find it hard to explain how, but he just suits Smith’s current attitude of completely taking the handbrake off.

 

Perhaps his lethargy in the past was a result of the dull football Rodgers was having us play and Bouba just generally suits us when we’re giving it a right good go.

 

 

[Ric Flair]

2nd half he was pretty damn good again!

[FoxyJim1987]

4 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

he's a beast. where has this bouba been? like one corner second half, hammered clear and he is going like a freight train after it, pressing it on the half way line before anyone else has cleared the box, the bouba under Rodgers wouldn't have done that and would only just be reaching the half way line now 

Pretty sure that was Nacho

[studentofthegame]

Brilliant tonight, a couple of moments that left me with my head in my hands watching, but it is night and day compared to earlier this season, I think half of us wouldn't have even taken him in the Championship, if he can keep up this level then he could be a top player

He had a tonne of hype before we signed him, he is only 24 and seemed to have a rough time settling in, plus playing under rodgers ball is enough to make anybody look inept

[marbles]

35 minutes ago, FoxyJim1987 said:

Pretty sure that was Nacho

Nope - it was Soumare

[Bryn]

I actually thought he played well. If he can just work the lapses in concentration out of his game he’s probably a player.

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

He’s the dynamic and strong beast we need in the middle seeing as Youri can sometimes be a bit of a pansy in the tackle. 

[MalletFox]

18 minutes ago, marbles said:

Nope - it was Soumare

No, I think it was Nacho who headed the corner clear and Bouba was then hunting the Leeds player down in possession. Atleast that’s the occasion I’m picturing.

[MalletFox]

I’ve slagged him most the season, including the last game, but through the was very good tonight. Typical few absolute shocking moments but overall thought he was really good! 👏🏻👏🏻

[The Doctor]

6 minutes ago, MalletFox said:

No, I think it was Nacho who headed the corner clear and Bouba was then hunting the Leeds player down in possession. Atleast that’s the occasion I’m picturing.

that's the one I mean yea, Soumare is definitely the one pursuing the clearance like a man possessed 

[OadbyBlue]

A lil more composure and intensity on the ball and there’s a very good player in there

[FoxyLeon]

His mistakes today were actually due to being over eager. The one where he got caught under the ball for example, he was just desperate to get there first and start progressing us forward. I'm sure will disagree, but he's our best progressive passer of the ball. I get the impression that his 'A Game' is levels above the rest of our midfield. 

[Ian Nacho]

Did well again. Has definitely started to put the legs in. 

[marbles]

9 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

that's the one I mean yea, Soumare is definitely the one pursuing the clearance like a man possessed 

That’s also what I was referring to - the chase down of the ball

[Shane]

Sign a quality DM to play alongside him and he’ll be even better.

[Buzzell]

Dean Smith is a genius.

[Dames]

He's gone above Andy Johnson and Junior Lewis but theres still a way to go yet. 

[Richmondfox]

I’ve slated him this season because of what we have all seen.  
 

He has been playing really well in parts but it seems so easy for him to slip into being lazy and making stupid mistakes. 
 

The last two games he has been really good and attacking or completely incompetent, sometimes within the same passage of play. Hopefully he doesn’t make too many  mistakes so close to our goal and continues looking to drive forward.

 

[Haywood_6]

I felt he was a bit frustrating to watch first half, remember him wanting too much time on the ball and losing it. But second half he was in beast mode! There is a player in there. 

[pmcla26]

We basically need a taller, stronger version of Mendy to go next to him in the summer. A holding midfielder who's decent in the tackle but can keep things ticking over in possession too, allowing Soumare to carry the ball and roam. We're a bit open playing him and Tielemans together, but I think it looks our best partnership currently. 

Edited 26 April 2023 by Pete52

[filbertway]

It'd weird what happens when you don't completely take away your players strengths because you're utterly obsessed with everyone playing one style of football regardless of if they suit the tactics.