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Talbi


Skrabble said:
Young and raw, did well today and was involved quite a lot tbf to him. More to come from him no doubt about it.
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I'd love to know what he did well ?
He rarely beats a man one on one, rarely finds a man with a cross and just about ticks a box for being in defensive shape. He's scored a couple of goals fair enough but I've been pretty much disappointed with his performances this season. Offered very little as a game breaker which you would hope your wingers could be.
 
Sea to Shining Sea said:
He is like. He’s nowhere near the finished article but the lad can play
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Really poor 1v1, decision making not great, gets shoved off the ball, crossing is a weakness.

Works hard defensively which is good but most moves break down when the ball gets to him. Has a cracking shot on him.

I hope we prioritise better wingers in the summer. There’s a lad who’s played in the championship this season better than every winger at the club.
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Really poor 1v1, decision making not great, gets shoved off the ball, crossing is a weakness.

Works hard defensively which is good but most moves break down when the ball gets to him. Has a cracking shot on him.

I hope we prioritise better wingers in the summer. There’s a lad who’s played in the championship this season better than every winger at the club.
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Who's that?
 
Hot Since 82 said:
He made 32 premier league appearances for Ipswich and was absolutely shite. Scored a grand total of zero goals for a side that played attacking football.
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Played in completely the wrong way. McKenna used him as an inside forward, his game is all about getting the ball wide and facing his man up.
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Played in completely the wrong way. McKenna used him as an inside forward, his game is all about getting the ball wide and facing his man up.
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Defending being such a priority probably doesn't do Talbi any favours either. He's been away to Afcon and in and out the side. Probably not a great recipe to find consistent form, also in a team that's not exactly particularly cohesive in the attacking areas. Still bagged 4 goals from 1300 minutes. Be 10 for a season which would be an amazing return for a 20 year old winger.
 
SydneyFan said:
I'd love to know what he did well ?
He rarely beats a man one on one, rarely finds a man with a cross and just about ticks a box for being in defensive shape. He's scored a couple of goals fair enough but I've been pretty much disappointed with his performances this season. Offered very little as a game breaker which you would hope your wingers could be.
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Did you watch the game?. I'm not saying he ran the the show by any stretch, however he was a constant outlet that got us up the pitch, second half he was linking up play well drifting into the middle on his weaker wing (the right). He's had a stop start run, unfair on the lad imo, but yeah he should be like Yamal I guess?.
 
Hot Since 82 said:
Defending being such a priority probably doesn't do Talbi any favours either. He's been away to Afcon and in and out the side. Probably not a great recipe to find consistent form, also in a team that's not exactly particularly cohesive in the attacking areas. Still bagged 4 goals from 1300 minutes. Be 10 for a season which would be an amazing return for a 20 year old winger.
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Isidor has 5 goals from 1117 minutes, which would be 15 across a season, but we all know he’s not a 15 goal a season striker.

I’m not writing him off, but I think he’s got a long way to go if he wants to have a successful premier league career.

The fact we’ve seen a central midfielder play his position more than he has probably tells a lot.
 
There's definitely a player there but he needs a consistent run in the team to build confidence rather than being dropped after every good game he plays.

When he picks up the ball he looks to go past the defender but then shits himself and passes back.

He also chickens out of a lot of tackles.
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Isidor has 5 goals from 1117 minutes, which would be 15 across a season, but we all know he’s not a 15 goal a season striker.

I’m not writing him off, but I think he’s got a long way to go if he wants to have a successful premier league career.

The fact we’ve seen a central midfielder play his position more than he has probably tells a lot.
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Both Talbi and Rigg are very young and playing at what is arguably the highest level of the game for the first time. Both getting minutes, both inconsistent and obviously still finding their feet. Rigg can't get a game in midfield but he won't be written off either, quite rightly. He played out on the right last season too so it's a safe place for him to get game time, which he needs.

I'm not saying Talbi should be a first choice winger either but he's had some big moments during limited minutes in his debut season playing occasionally in a team full of strangers playing largely pragmatic football. Traore was probably earmarked to play a lot more than he managed to. Maybe they will look for a replacement unless they've put a huge amount of faith in Ta-bi.
 
Hot Since 82 said:
Both Talbi and Rigg are very young and playing at what is arguably the highest level of the game for the first time. Both getting minutes, both inconsistent and obviously still finding their feet. Rigg can't get a game in midfield but he won't be written off either, quite rightly. He played out on the right last season too so it's a safe place for him to get game time, which he needs.

I'm not saying Talbi should be a first choice winger either but he's had some big moments during limited minutes in his debut season playing occasionally in a team full of strangers playing largely pragmatic football. Traore was probably earmarked to play a lot more than he managed to. Maybe they will look for a replacement unless they've put a huge amount of faith in Ta-bi.
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If we are not targeting better players then God help us next season. Can't stand still in this League. After Ballards stupidity yesterday I'd be looking for a centre half, right winger, centre mid,left back and centre forward. Five big signings and plenty people to ship out. Then even one or two youn talents for any position. Loads out on loan i.e Geragussian. Extremely busy summer required. Oh and don't forget new coaching staff....set pieces, assistant, various other coaches including Proctor leaving. Thanks KLD!!!
 
Based on today you can see why Le Bris was reluctant to bring him off the bench recently. As others have said, he needs a run of games to find some form. I think he’ll come good though.
 
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