Lisandro Martinez finally announced

Originally Posted by AK14

https://twitter.com/statmandave/stat...7OPazQTb4G2YZw

Difference is he's not playing Go Ahead Eagles, FC Emmen or FC Volendam any more.

Out of his depth. Dwarf.

Originally Posted by ErikvanHaaksbergen

Difference is he's not playing Go Ahead Eagles, FC Emmen or FC Volendam any more.

It would be quite funny if someone with more time on their hands than me, would look into those teams and find out they actually play with big Dutch target men.

Aside from the third goal I didn’t see him lose aerial battles

He just looks too small back there
Not just in height but in overall size
Looks such an obvious target for teams that play a direct style

I’d play him CDM and let him get used to the league
Give him another go at CB once he’s used to the league and the team is playing how ETH wants it to

In hindsight not the player we needed as our most expensive signing of the summer

Originally Posted by suedeshoes

Out of his depth. Dwarf.

That is a bit harsh, but yes I wasn't happy with the signing because of his size.

I haven't watched the first two games (I promised myself I wouldn't watch anymore games until they properly replace McFred) so I can't comment, but...

I wouldn't be surprised if he's been getting mowed down and out muscled on set pieces.

Targeting all these young players from the Dutch league? It's a bit of a step up. Not even players from Bundesliga are a guarantee these days.

If things keep going south, well....someone is waiting in the wings for the international break to come.

It wasn't him not being able to head the £#%&!ing ball which cost us the game yesterday ffs.

he needs moving into midfield

Hes a beast in the air, hes just playing in a shit team.

Will be fine long term.

He is a good footballer. Reads the game and sees space. Can actually pass

You would have thought him being really really small would have helped him stop that shot squirming under De Gea's body

Etc

Originally Posted by Sparky***

he needs moving into midfield

Would be an extremely bad sign if we moved a player the new manager signed to be a defender into a position said manager says he's incapable of playing.

Originally Posted by 20LEgend1999

Would be an extremely bad sign if we moved a player the new manager signed to be a defender into a position said manager says he's incapable of playing.

A worse sign than getting spanked by brighton and brentford?

Originally Posted by Sparky***

A worse sign than getting spanked by brighton and brentford?

Fair

We've paid £57m to get Rojo back.

Originally Posted by sweetleftfoot

We've paid £57m to get Rojo back.

Tbf to Rojo, you couldn’t simply throw the ball over him to create chances.

Originally Posted by westcoastvan

I haven't watched the first two games (I promised myself I wouldn't watch anymore games until they properly replace McFred) so I can't comment

That's a niche boycott.

Originally Posted by suedeshoes

Out of his depth. Dwarf.

I remember people saying similar things about Evra and Vidic (not tall enough in comparison to Pique) early on.

Originally Posted by westcoastvan

That is a bit harsh, but yes I wasn't happy with the signing because of his size.

I haven't watched the first two games (I promised myself I wouldn't watch anymore games until they properly replace McFred) so I can't comment, but...

I wouldn't be surprised if he's been getting mowed down and out muscled on set pieces.

Targeting all these young players from the Dutch league? It's a bit of a step up. Not even players from Bundesliga are a guarantee these days.

If things keep going south, well....someone is waiting in the wings for the international break to come.

What a £#%&!ing fanny

Be nice if we could give our new players a chance.

Originally Posted by westcoastvan

That is a bit harsh, but yes I wasn't happy with the signing because of his size.

I haven't watched the first two games (I promised myself I wouldn't watch anymore games until they properly replace McFred) so I can't comment, but...

I wouldn't be surprised if he's been getting mowed down and out muscled on set pieces.

Targeting all these young players from the Dutch league? It's a bit of a step up. Not even players from Bundesliga are a guarantee these days.

If things keep going south, well....someone is waiting in the wings for the international break to come.

Originally Posted by westcoastvan

I haven't watched the first two games (I promised myself I wouldn't watch anymore games until they properly replace McFred) so I can't comment, but...