Ethan Ampadu...

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

He's just made 3 pretty big howlers in a vital game. He switches off too often. He's does it often for Wales, too.

Inter had 28 shots in that game, and even though I think xG is nonsense, Inter had an xG of 3.49. He can't have defended that well

FotMob Opta stats:

Ampadu 7.4
Lukaku 6.9 (scored a penalty)
Martinez 6.6
Dzeko 6.0

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

He's just made 3 pretty big howlers in a vital game. He switches off too often. He's does it often for Wales, too.

Inter had 28 shots in that game, and even though I think xG is nonsense, Inter had an xG of 3.49. He can't have defended that well

In fairness, sometimes you need to look at things from someone else's perspective. Here's how WB looks at things....

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[Wales-Bales]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

In fairness, sometimes you need to look at things from someone else's perspective. Here's how WB looks at things....

Why not just watch the game?

[Tuerto]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

I think he has all the physical/technical attributes to do well in those positions, but he does need to improve in his positioning and cut out the rash moments. those things should come with experience, especially if he sticks to one role rather than flitting between midfield and defence

He's played 129 competitive games across three top divisions and on the International stage.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

Why not just watch the game?

Why not get a sense of humour?

[Jordi Culé]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

Why not just watch the game?

The Spezia v Hellas Verona play off game?

Sunday night he defended like he had the brain of a chicken.

[J R Hartley]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

The Spezia v Hellas Verona play off game?

Sunday night he defended like he had the brain of a chicken.

With its head cut off

[J R Hartley]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

He's played 129 competitive games across three top divisions and on the International stage.

Exactly. He might be young in years but he’s far from inexperienced. All this consistency will come with experience is an excuse. He’s a decent player but he’s no world beater and certainly not highe end of premier league standard.

[ToTaL ITK]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

If he's not signing for us then please STFU

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

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I've watched him a lot this year and he's had plenty of good games (against good players too). He's 22 and he's already got 40 odd caps. I couldn't care less about his relegations, I'd rather he's out there playing football than wasting his time on the bench at Chelsea.

I sometimes think that this boards favourite pastime is to just pick holes in any young Welsh player that shows a modicum of ability.

[BlueArmy 86]

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I don't agree with the 'relegation bad for his CV' argument comment either. He's joined Sheff United, Venezia and Spezia, they mjst have been among the favourites for relegation. He will probably learn more from those experiences than finishing mid table.

He's still 22 which is young for his position. Some top CB's & DM's were relatively unheard of at that age,

[J R Hartley]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

I don't agree with the 'relegation bad for his CV' argument comment either. He's joined Sheff United, Venezia and Spezia, they mjst have been among the favourites for relegation. He will probably learn more from those experiences than finishing mid table.

He's still 22 which is young for his position. Some top CB's & DM's were relatively unheard of at that age,

Like who?

Who are these top centre halfs and DMs who were not heard of at 22/23?

[Rjk]

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Like who?

Who are these top centre halfs and DMs who were not heard of at 22/23?

at the same age Harry Maguire was on loan in the championship at Wigan, Virgil Van Dyke was playing in Holland and about to go and play in the SPL, Thaigo Silva was still playing in Brazil

[J R Hartley]

Re: Ethan Ampadu...

I don't agree with the 'relegation bad for his CV' argument comment either. He's joined Sheff United, Venezia and Spezia, they mjst have been among the favourites for relegation. He will probably learn more from those experiences than finishing mid table.

He's still 22 which is young for his position. Some top CB's & DM's were relatively unheard of at that age,

Spezia had been in Serie A for 3 seasons, relegated the year he joined them.

Same for Sheffield United.

Venezia two seasons in Serie A, relegated the year he joined them.

They may not have been the best clubs to join but that doesnt mean they were favourites for relegation either.

You also have to ask why are these clubs the best option when hes supposedly one of the "brightest young talents in Europe" or so WB keeps telling us.

[J R Hartley]

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at the same age Harry Maguire was on loan in the championship at Wigan, Virgil Van Dyke was playing in Holland and about to go and play in the SPL, Thaigo Silva was still playing in Brazil

Harry Maguire