Player Watch Player Watch: James Maddison

[thebenjamin]

Wonder if Maddison did his foot just after Martinez fouled Romero in the box?

Yeah it was then. It looked pretty nasty

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

If its just a few weeks then Lo Celso getting gametime will be fine

 

[Kirito]

Regarding Gio as Maddison’s deputy, a lot of faith being shown in a player that last started a Premier League match for us in October 2021

If we sign someone else as Maddisons deputy they would have played 0 Prem games for us, not sure what your point is.

 

[JOLLHURN]

Can we get this going for Madders?

 

[Nine while nine]

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Can we get this going for Madders?

I'm in.

But if he gets a groin strain later in the season, then I'll probably leave you to it at that point...

 

[sundanceyid10]

Maybe we take the Ronan theme and post another one of his songs in the ITK Discussion Thread - Nothing At All the perfect fit.

Let’s not post anything more on Ronan given he is a musical abomination of shite.

 

[daveduvet]

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Can we get this going for Madders?

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[Oscar22]

I'm in.

But if he gets a groin strain later in the season, then I'll probably leave you to it at that point...

“…probably”

 

[gavspur]

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Can we get this going for Madders?

Well, it worked perfectly for Beckham, so why not?

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

In a way it's good to show that Lo Celso has a real role in the squad this season, he was sublime during pre season.

Yea it could be a bit of a blessing to him to be like see mate all it takes is a little injury and you’re starting games, plus we will have cup games and busy periods and then if you stay part of this project next season we will be back in Europe so even more games.

Against weaker opponents I’d love to see GLC & Maddison playing together too at least for the final 30 mins of the games.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Maddison had regular niggling injury issues at Leicester so this isn't a big surprise.

Shows how important it is to have a high quality backup for him in the side and Lo Celso is exactly that.

Given how skint Spanish clubs are I don't think the money we'd get for Lo Celso next summer will be much lower than this summer anyway so think we'd be very wise to keep him around even if an offer comes in.

The offers we've got for him over the past few years have always been pretty pitiful tbh and well below his true value.

True.

Also we have a big South American / Latin/Latino influence in our squad so he should be quite happy generally, he seems good friends with Romero and Royal.

We also have Porro, Vicario, Udogie, Dier, Bentancur; Sanchez, Gil, Reguillon, Veliz all speaking Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.

Anyways I’m just finding reasons for him to stay as I absolutely love him as a player he’s such a Spurs type stylish creative player and I’m sure if Maddison is out that Lo Celso will slot right in like he did pre-season as he’s a really talented player.

We can’t rely just on Maddison to create so Lo Celso will be key this season if we can keep him

 

[Montalbano]

An external solution would have not started a PL match for us at any time...

Don't see how this argument works. Since then we have a 180° change of system including a new manager, who had a close look at him since the season started. As we hear Ange wants only players who are committed to the cause it seems like Gio is on board and he has shown in pre season its worth to give him at least another six months. He obviously has the tools to succeed. (only issue to me if he can stay fit)

Also don’t see how your argument works, at all. An external solution is not contracted to play for us over that period. Lo Celso was, and we chose to loan him and seek replacements rather than include him in our squad. Not saying he can’t have a fresh restart under our new manager, but we shouldn’t look past that he was rubbish in his last league appearances for us (and also couldn’t stay fit).

 

[djhotspur]

Also don’t see how your argument works, at all. An external solution is not contracted to play for us over that period. Lo Celso was, and we chose to loan him and seek replacements rather than include him in our squad. Not saying he can’t have a fresh restart under our new manager, but we shouldn’t look past that he was rubbish in his last league appearances for us (and also couldn’t stay fit).

But he wasn’t rubbish. He was played under negative managers and played out of position at rw most of the time. Conte ruined bissouma now look at him?
Lo celso was brilliant and in the 96th % for creative actions for attacking players in the top 5 leagues last season at villareal. He was brilliant! He’s in his prime and his a very creative player like he showed in pre season.

 

[Gassin's finest]

I'm in.

But if he gets a groin strain later in the season, then I'll probably leave you to it at that point...

But...

Maddison is way better in the tackle as well.

 

[teedee]

He's played 30+ games in every premier league season. Hardly anything to keep an eye on.

Yes. Over his five seasons at Leicester he has averaged 40.5 appearances.

 

[brasil_spur]

Also don’t see how your argument works, at all. An external solution is not contracted to play for us over that period. Lo Celso was, and we chose to loan him and seek replacements rather than include him in our squad. Not saying he can’t have a fresh restart under our new manager, but we shouldn’t look past that he was rubbish in his last league appearances for us (and also couldn’t stay fit).

Holy shit son, do you even pay attention to what else goes on at the club. If you can't see the night and day difference in playing under Mourinho/Conte and playing under Ange then I'm at a loss.

 

[Jgplk1]

 

[Yiddo1982]

Bit weird.

 

[mattspur1]

Still radio silence regarding the injury????

 

[mil1lion]

Hopefully that Instagram of his box isn't an indication that he's going to be spending some time there for a while