🚹 Tanguy Ndombélé - Player Thread

[Spursex]

Another good outing from him tonight and played the full 90 too. He didn't rock the football world with his performance, but I thought he was very good. Still needs to up his fitness levels as he played in spurts at times, catching a breather, but other than that I've no complaints. His time on the pitch this season has been encouraging.

I hope by the end of the season I'm eating humble pie while praising Ex's predictions about him between mouthfuls. Keep it going, lad.

For me it was a progressive step and he showed what we've been missing in the middle - I'm still looking forward to two fully fit class players him and Loco to show what they can do when they start together.

I just think the conundrum will be who is the third pillar of what could be an outstanding midfield?

 

[Real Deal]

For me it was a progressive step and he showed what we've been missing in the middle - I'm still looking forward to two fully fit class players him and Loco to show what they can do when they start together.

I just think the conundrum will be who is the third pillar of what could be an outstanding midfield?

Hoji. He is the only other midfielder we have that has a defensive brain.

In certain games I would play Winks.

 

[Harry-Kari]

Hoji. He is the only other midfielder we have that has a defensive brain.

In certain games I would play Winks.

I would rather see Gedson being groomed into that position....I don’t think either PEH or Winks is good enough but will have to do while we make an upgrade.

 

[Departed]

For me it was a progressive step and he showed what we've been missing in the middle - I'm still looking forward to two fully fit class players him and Loco to show what they can do when they start together.

I just think the conundrum will be who is the third pillar of what could be an outstanding midfield?

Agreed. Unless Iceberg progresses dramatically and quickly we are trapped using WInks + 1 instead of GLC and Ndombele.

 

[RichmondSpur]

For me it was a progressive step and he showed what we've been missing in the middle - I'm still looking forward to two fully fit class players him and Loco to show what they can do when they start together.

I just think the conundrum will be who is the third pillar of what could be an outstanding midfield?

I wish it was a fit Victor, has he left the club now? I'm not saying you have, but people are too quick to classify Hoji as not good enough, he has just arrived!

 

[Departed]

I wish it was a fit Victor, has he left the club now? I'm not saying you have, but people are too quick to classify Hoji as not good enough, he has just arrived!

I am in that category. I don't think he has the necessary ball skills. His career passing stats aren't great. He does do other things well but clearing is not one of them.

 

[RichmondSpur]

I am in that category. I don't think he has the necessary ball skills. His career passing stats aren't great. He does do other things well but clearing is not one of them.

Okay 80, is this something we can flag up for review in six months?

 

[Departed]

Okay 80, is this something we can flag up for review in six months?

Absolutely! I would love to be wrong.

 

[Pompey Yid]

I thought NDombele had a reasonably good game, 2 or 3 times extraordinary, at times very quiet, but generally did his job/marshalled the midfield, watching closely he is starting to show why we bought him, he will be a massive asset to the team.

 

[Pompey Yid]

Oh forgot, when LoCelso came on another dimension appeared, those 2 will be a strong midfield partnership, though must add one other, not sure who at the mo.

 

[SpursEagle]

Oh forgot, when LoCelso came on another dimension appeared, those 2 will be a strong midfield partnership, though must add one other, not sure who at the mo.

Yeah, that does seem to be the partnership most of us want going forward, once Tanguy is fully up to speed.

 

[Departed]

Yeah, that does seem to be the partnership most of us want going forward, once Tanguy is fully up to speed.

Let's remember that our defense was rarely tested. While I really like that idea we will need a much more mobile DM behind them than Iceberg.

 

[SpursEagle]

Let's remember that our defense was rarely tested. While I really like that idea we will need a much more mobile DM behind them than Iceberg.

That's true. I was wondering whether he could be that guy, but not sure from what I've seen so far. Hopefully we are watching the worst of him and the best is yet to come.

We can hope!

 

[RichmondSpur]

Let's remember that our defense was rarely tested. While I really like that idea we will need a much more mobile DM behind them than Iceberg.

What we need is better ball retention throughout the team, so we're not being dragged from pillar to post as we often are.

 

[Departed]

What we need is better ball retention throughout the team, so we're not being dragged from pillar to post as we often are.

Lucas, Lamela and Dele are a problem here as is the passing out from the back.

 

[Topspur1]

Let's remember that our defense was rarely tested. While I really like that idea we will need a much more mobile DM behind them than Iceberg.

I must admit I would have taken Lundstrom from Shef United over PEH, but I certainly won't judge him till the new year. Winks comments on PEH leadership qualities is certainly cause for optimism.

 

[Real Deal]

I would rather see Gedson being groomed into that position....I don’t think either PEH or Winks is good enough but will have to do while we make an upgrade.

I wouldn't be against that idea. Sadly it looks like Jose isn't that keen.

 

[trustmeiknow1]

Quality when he came on today...

 

[Spursex]

Quality when he came on today...

He will end up a monster - I'm going to keep repeating it until everyone believes me.

 

[Thfctditd]

He's the creative fulcrum of the team. Encourages us to play and pass between the lines.

As much as I like Lo Celso he doesn't seem to be that type which is why I wouldn't mind getting Eriksen(if he's focused) back just to have another solid option.