12 Nov 2020 18:30:54
1. Llorente. groin injuries are tough to heal and easy to reaggravate and make worse. Am not hopeful that we’ll see him til Mid Dec
2. We need more depth. and the U23s are really not yet Prem players.
3. Positives is Bielsa develops players not just buys and deploys players. but the bedrock of the team is still aspiring.
4. Pablo was pissed at being replaced . partly because we were losing. partly because he had a few minutes earlier rattle one off the goal frame. amd partly because of who replaced him who I don’t think he thinks that Tyler is up for the job as much as he is. it’s a fair assessment imho but. the team has thrived on being a collective relatively harmonious unit.
5. With no KP back, Llorente out and Rodrigo only just returning, it’s going to be tough against Arsenal. not looking forward to it.
12 Nov 2020 19:43:58
Toronto very good post and points
Point 1 we need Llorente back asap but as you say it might not be any sooner than Mid December hopefully not later.
Point 2 especially when we have injuries we clearly need more depth
Point 3 the positives also have been without a shadow of a doubt Bamford and his goals. But the team need all the other players to contribute with goals and assists too. That's where we miss King Pablo every season he has contributed with lots of goals and assists. We need more goals and assists from Costa, Harrison, Rodrigo, Raphina, Klich, KP . goals from the defence at corners heaven forbid!
Point 4 you are absolutely spot on re Pablo . Bravo Toronto.
Point 5 I think it's vital that the players grind out at least a draw against Arsensl which will help regain some vital self confidence and momentum. Hopefully KP. and Llorente are playing for Leeds asap with Rodrigo as we really need our best players.
12 Nov 2020 20:18:58
Baz, your point 5 is exactly what I meant a couple of days ago about your next 3 games being crucial.
But you said I was wrong, its all about confidence after a defeat.
12 Nov 2020 20:53:39
Hi Leedsdave ( or Villadave take your pick 😉)
I said you were wrong because tbe way you had worded your post was woolly/ vague and gave the impression to several posters ( from memory) OP, Class, Alf, myself that the next 3 games were season defining.
You did however later reclarify your post and as such I fully concur with your point.
12 Nov 2020 21:58:42
Fair play Baz, I agree I should of been more specific.
Hands Up.
12 Nov 2020 23:08:36
is the Villa site not doing it for you these days leedsdave?
13 Nov 2020 15:46:57
Villa site is fine alfie, I am a free spirit mate, and I go where I want, and say what I want, when I want, and never try not to offend.
We all have one interest, that is football, we should enjoy varied opinions.
13 Nov 2020 16:22:43
Keep posting Dave. You’re actually one of our better posters 😉.