All I will say on this is that he doesn't look like a signing that Poch wanted. If he was, he would have started more gsmes..... Poch looks as though he sees him as his last choice midfielder right now:
If we'd known Mason and Bentaleb would be earning their place in the first team, I doubt Stambouli would have been signed. As it was he was a replacement and cost saving on Sandro. Still I'm glad he's with us, he has a great attitude and considerable skill. He should develop under Poch if he can get enough (cup) games.
There's the point. Why didnt we know that Mason ans Bentelab would come in to the team and impress.... Surely someone must identify who we have coming through and say lets blood them in and not clog up the squad with 'filler'.
Everyone talks about how good sotons academy is but the main difference is that they give their young players a chance.
All I will say on this is that he doesn't look like a signing that Poch wanted. If he was, he would have started more gsmes..... Poch looks as though he sees him as his last choice midfielder right now:
Stambouli seemed like a panic buy to me and which we went ahead with either because we didnt ewxpect to sell Sandro late on and wanted a replacement or because another signing fell through late on.
Either way, based on what he's shown so far he doesnt look up to standard
Am I right that he is similar to Sandro in that he breaks the play up in a holding role and distributes to the midfield or is he a player who can join in the attack too?
Am I right that he is similar to Sandro in that he breaks the play up in a holding role and distributes to the midfield or is he a player who can join in the attack too?
I think that he is a significantly better passer than Sandro but weaker defensively
Agreed. Much better in possession than Sandro.
All I will say on this is that he doesn't look like a signing that Poch wanted. If he was, he would have started more gsmes..... Poch looks as though he sees him as his last choice midfielder right now:
Thought he was quite good tonight. Would like to see him get a run in the team to see what he can really do.