SpartyBlue Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Aidan said: Keep him. Digne should be expected to play the amount of games we have this season and if worst comes to worst Nkounkou, Delph and Kenny can cover at LB. Not ideal, but if this lad turns out good we dont need to buy cover for next season. Unless a loan could be sorted for the right player, of course. Hard not to get excited with his build, composure on the ball and attacking mentality. Gonna hold it in check until we see him against some better competition but he looks to be quite the coup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 He definitely isn't going anywhere on loan! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 He was just starting to get involved with the first team at marseille but wasn’t convinced by their project and Carlo beckoned. Seems like quite the coup for brands and co here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 I was very impressed. I’m sure people have seen me downplay youngsters and inexperienced players, but he looked very good. The best thing for him at the moment is we have the next round this time next week, so he will get another run out to build a bit more confidence and momentum. Bailey and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Definitely keep him and let him cover for Digne when needed. We want him to be getting used to our first team set up and players. He has the talent, he just needs a little more coaching. He isn’t a prospect, he is already good enough for the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Reminds me of micha Richards in build and style. A full back built like a centre half with pace and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Reminds me of micha Richards in build and style. A full back built like a centre half with pace and power. Wonder if he could play at CB also, his physical attributes seem better suited for that that Digne. Very impressed with his performance last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I was extremely impressed with him. I didn't watch any of the pre-season games but had heard good things, so wanted to keep an eye on him last night. He didn't disappoint and you can see why we don't think we need to sign LB cover now. This lad is it. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Wiggytop said: Wonder if he could play at CB also, his physical attributes seem better suited for that that Digne. Very impressed with his performance last night I'd say so but for me he looks a great attacking threat. Interesting to test out ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Agree with all the above. He’s got Digne as well to learn off with Baines around the club still. Can’t ask for much more really. Marcel Brands And the scouting team have done excellently here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 This lad is going to end up being a special find. It’s easy to see why Carlo almost instantly promoted him. His crossing is something else. He is a strikers dream. Palfy and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Shukes said: This lad is going to end up being a special find. It’s easy to see why Carlo almost instantly promoted him. His crossing is something else. He is a strikers dream. Get him on the left wing he's good enough I think! Matt and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Will eventually have to get some looks vs bigger competition of course but he looks unbelievable. Beyond his technical skill is his confidence and ambition. How many LB in football are making that late run when you’ve played 93 min in the rain and then making a perfect back heel pass in the box for a one touch finish. Audacious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 26 minutes ago, Aidan said: Get him on the left wing he's good enough I think! Been saying the same too. He looks like a winger to me. Fortunately we have Richarlison to play there, but for an option I’d love to see him get some time in the premier league on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, StevO said: Been saying the same too. He looks like a winger to me. Fortunately we have Richarlison to play there, but for an option I’d love to see him get some time in the premier league on the wing. Can certainly see why a kid his size isn’t playing in the middle. He’s just too good going forward and you’d waste him inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Left midfielder option and let him get experience defending against top players. I read his scout report and he is rated highly going forward, defending has work to do Real talent though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 He showed a couple of defensive issues today but my word his attacking play is unreal. No one can stop him getting to the byline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bailey said: He showed a couple of defensive issues today but my word his attacking play is unreal. No one can stop him getting to the byline! He did a lot of things well today but I was most impressed by the couple of times he squared up and took the defender on resulting in a half chance for us each time. There are some good attacking LB’s who wouldn’t be willing to go 1 v 1 like that. First few weeks playing for a new team in a new country and his confidence looks off the charts. I don’t think you can coach that sort of thing. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 Brands has hit the jackpot with this one and it's signings like this I expect him to do a lot more of. Sibdane, markjazzbassist and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Brands has hit the jackpot with this one and it's signings like this I expect him to do a lot more of. on a free from marseille, his pro contract had ended. between us and PSG and we swiped him. hell of a job Brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Brands has hit the jackpot with this one and it's signings like this I expect him to do a lot more of. It helps when you have Carlo at the helm.... Now we have James and a team on the ascendency hopefully we get more. Any keepers knocking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 14 hours ago, Shukes said: This lad is going to end up being a special find. It’s easy to see why Carlo almost instantly promoted him. His crossing is something else. He is a strikers dream. Well he’ll get his chance against West Ham, will be interesting to see how he copes with “bigger” teams. StevO, markjazzbassist and Shukes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 8 hours ago, Matt said: Well he’ll get his chance against West Ham, will be interesting to see how he copes with “bigger” teams. Or how they cope with him. Whether or not he defends well the prospect of him and Richie together on the left is scary to dea with. He made at least a dozen overlapping runs. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Why did he not get a look in even on the bench this weekend? Digne is out for 2-3 months and we have only 1 other natural left back, he's already impressed all be it against lower league sides mostly in the league cup but with no real competition for the spot surely this should be his chance. If he doesn't play against Burnley who have created the least shots (and scored the least goals) so far this season then I'll really be wondering what he's done wrong! I can kind of accept Leeds is a big challenge because of the way they dominate teams but given how Iwobi struggled in the position (no left foot!) I can't possibly see how he won't start. If we stick with the 3 Centre backs he will also have some protection. With his and Richarilson's pace down the left it should really give James players to aim for and plenty of interest for DCL in the box. Romey 1878, chicagoblue and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nkounkou-everton-squad-carlo-ancelotti-19463282 Like I've said, no problem at all with him not starting but he should be on the bench. It's all a bit weird when Carlo said we wouldn't be signing another LB because he'd shown he could be back up to Digne, but now that Digne is actually out he isn't even making the squads. Bailey and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nkounkou-everton-squad-carlo-ancelotti-19463282 Like I've said, no problem at all with him not starting but he should be on the bench. It's all a bit weird when Carlo said we wouldn't be signing another LB because he'd shown he could be back up to Digne, but now that Digne is actually out he isn't even making the squads. I'm all in with Carlo. I've got to be, even with playing Gylfi etc, the same with Niels and Gordon. There is a definite preference he has for experience and I think for him he wants the lads in and around the squad training etc, and keeping them out the squad ensures he sticks to his principles. I love seeing kids coming through but let's face it, half of them get massively burdened at our club. StevO and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 His time will come and when it does he maybe better for the extra coaching he’s receiving, instead of being thrown in at the deep end and trying to cope when Ancelotti feels he’s not quite ready for the challenge at the moment. I always champion the opinion of if you’re good enough you’re old enough and trust Ancelotti’s opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 His defending looked way off. Great going forward but I'd not play him against top half teams especially without a the rest being on the ball at the minute. Similar for Gordon, he's not quite ready on the defensive side. Although I'd still expect him to be getting some minutes from the bench against tired legs or the odd start against lower opposition to gain the experience. Matt and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 https://www.evertonfc.com/news/1966526/niels-nkounkou-qa-im-learning-every-day-at-everton London Blue and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 nice humble lad, glad lucas has taken him under his wing. we have been truly blessed at LB at this club Btay and London Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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