Southampton Game

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Rewatched the Arsenal ‘highlights’ and Arsenal were not very good bar Abama we just gifted them 3 soft goals before we got going.

We looked a lot more solid against Wolves so let’s hope we don’t give easy goals away.

[spaldy]

Really hope he doesn't end up another forshaw but afraid that might be the case. do think he's a better player than forshaw if he ever gets healthy.

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Really hope he doesn't end up another forshaw but afraid that might be the case. do think he's a better player than forshaw if he ever gets healthy.

If he can stay fit he looks like he could be a very good player - reads the game, can defend including in the air, passes well and comfortable on the ball - fingers crossed!

[WTF11]

It would be great if Llorente was able get, and stay, fit.

What I genuinely don't understand is why we persist in getting players in who have a history of injury (Llorentes playing record was clear and publicly available). We spent millions on getting Costa/Roberts in, or under new contracts, and they have contributed next to f00k all, so why not apply just a little common sense and use funds like that to acquire players who have a strong, consistent and reliable playing record?

I know there are no guarantees of continued good health, one tackle can end a career, but surely it makes sense to start out form a position of good health and regular game time?

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

It would be great if Llorente was able get, and stay, fit.

What I genuinely don't understand is why we persist in getting players in who have a history of injury (Llorentes playing record was clear and publicly available). We spent millions on getting Costa/Roberts in, or under new contracts, and they have contributed next to f00k all, so why not apply just a little common sense and use funds like that to acquire players who have a strong, consistent and reliable playing record?

I know there are no guarantees of continued good health, one tackle can end a career, but surely it makes sense to start out form a position of good health and regular game time?

Wish I knew the answer - suspect the training regime doesn’t help anyone with weaknesses or issues though

[WTF11]

Wish I knew the answer - suspect the training regime doesn’t help anyone with weaknesses or issues though

Exactly the point HO.

The club (Bielsa for sure) know just how demanding that regime is, and that players often struggle to match the demands placed on them, even those who are super fit (such as Bamford, who has admitted as much quite recently). Yet on his (Bielsa) watch we brought in JKA, Llorente both of whom were "suspect" based on playing record, and signed a multi-million pound new contract for Costa. Not as disasterous as letting Orta loose I'll grant you, but hardly good value for money (I'll forgive him as we have Raphina, just don't want to see any more "bloopers"!).

[bathlad61]

Def need to pick up another 5-6 points asap - injuries for sure not helping, but table suddenly seems much tighter, if we lose a couple, and Fulham win a couple, gap could be just 4 points.
If, buts, maybe"s, i know, but the real hard work, still needs to be done.

[Tichi1]

Def need to pick up another 5-6 points asap - injuries for sure not helping, but table suddenly seems much tighter, if we lose a couple, and Fulham win a couple, gap could be just 4 points.
If, buts, maybe"s, i know, but the real hard work, still needs to be done.

Part done tonight eh?

[asturianblanco]

regarding Llorente, hes a genuine world class player, which will be revealed if he gets a run, maybe Leeds have to "take a chance" on his fitness, because he would be at Barça or bayern if that aspect of his makeup was better.
Bielsa wont play the kids, we should be looking at that 5th spot while its possible.

[pete1967b]

regarding Llorente, hes a genuine world class player, which will be revealed if he gets a run, maybe Leeds have to "take a chance" on his fitness, because he would be at Barça or bayern if that aspect of his makeup was better.
Bielsa wont play the kids, we should be looking at that 5th spot while its possible.

Fully agree benidorm, I worry about another injury, its been no secret that Klich has been carrying a hip injury, he went off holding his hip tonight, For the first time in a long time Costa was brilliant tonight and completely changed the game, he doesnt seem to open his legs when he runs lol but hes very quick, also a mention to Hernandez i think he needs a run in the team, And Meslier for all the goals we have conceded thats 8 clean sheets...