Slim wrote:Have you noticed how much he has quieted since Silva's return?
I like what you're saying.
Space.
Original Dub wrote:Slim wrote:Have you noticed how much he has quieted since Silva's return?
I like what you're saying.
Space.
Slim wrote:Original Dub wrote:Slim wrote:Have you noticed how much he has quieted since Silva's return?
I like what you're saying.
Space.
I was thinking more along the lines of the fact we send everything through Yaya and Silva, so his opportunities on the ball are being limited and someone else mentioned roaming fullbacks which limit his isolation and space.
Ted Hughes wrote: That's the bit I don't like. Navas is better out wide than either of our right backs & I'd rather see him given priority to attack, them given priority to defend, with the fullback attacking as the surprise option, rather than the other way around.
Hutch's Shoulder wrote:Jesus is really coming into his own lately. Having looked a bit light weight at first he now makes a decisive contribution nearly every match. I haven't checked the stats but he must have a goal or assist in each of the last half dozen games he's played, including the precise pass for Dzeko today.
He still does the tracking back, has mostly cut out the Spanish style rolling around when tackled, seems to read the Beast's mind and is dangerous on the break away from opposition corners.
Now if he can just learn to shoot with his left foot.....
Beanieboy wrote: Wtf is an assist? Somebody that discriminates asses? Definitely not a term used in football.
gmercer1 wrote:What are people's thoughts on him up to now?
For me he is a good crosser of the ball but fir a winger he doesn't take the full back on half as much as I'd like to see. He seems to stop and pull the ball back in to midfield.
Thoughts?
Twobob wrote:Certainly improving as the season progresses - he gets stuck in defensive wise too, real team player.
Twobob wrote:Certainly improving as the season progresses - he gets stuck in defensive wise too, real team player.
Bridge'srightfoot wrote:I remember some on here saying how we didn't need a fast player and that he wouldn't be effective because teams sat back against us.
He's been marvelous recently, we've missed a player like him since Bellamy left. Someone who offers you out and out pace. Gives us a whole new element and not to mention his wonderful crossing ability too.
Getting better by the week.
mr_nool wrote:Bridge'srightfoot wrote:I remember some on here saying how we didn't need a fast player and that he wouldn't be effective because teams sat back against us.
He's been marvelous recently, we've missed a player like him since Bellamy left. Someone who offers you out and out pace. Gives us a whole new element and not to mention his wonderful crossing ability too.
Getting better by the week.
I'll hold my hand up and say that I didn't think that we would be able to utilise his strengths to the full against teams that park the bus. Navas has surprised me, though, and manages to be quite effective even against those sides. However, his best games have been against opponents that have a fair bit of possession, i.e. more open games where he's been given more space and able to use his speed more.
But all in all, he's been a great signing. I'm very happy with all our knew players, bar Jovetic, who's simply not played enough to be judged.
Bridge'srightfoot wrote:I remember some on here saying how we didn't need a fast player and that he wouldn't be effective because teams sat back against us.
He's been marvelous recently, we've missed a player like him since Bellamy left. Someone who offers you out and out pace. Gives us a whole new element and not to mention his wonderful crossing ability too.
Getting better by the week.
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