2018/19 Andre Gomes

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suggy said:
However, true value will only come to fruition if the Portuguese international steps up and finds another gear, influences matches on a regular basis and flourishes under the responsibility he will be handed.
Silva, who marshalled Everton astutely in the closing weeks of the season and motivated players whose season had effectively flatlined weeks earlier, has a big part to play here.
He must look to smooth away the rough edges that persist in the make-up of the 25-year-old and ensure his time on the ball, and work off it, is channelled more effectively and efficiently.

The full article for those who wanted it.
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Thanks for posting this.

Although there's a hint of needle in the downplaying of Spurs and West Ham's interest I don't have a problem with the passage quoted above. I don't think enough attention is paid to where Andre Gomes was career wise when he came to EFC last season. He'd had a truly awful time at Barca and his confidence must've taken a severe knock. Add to that adjusting to the premier league and integrating with a team trying to adjust to a new manager with very different instincts to the previous incumbent.

The key for me is that Gomes has shown that his highest level is very high indeed. If Silva can get him consistently playing anywhere near that then he's just made one of the best transfers of this or any window. Name another midfielder in his position with his skill set available in Europe for that price?
 


Connor said:
Can someone with a Times sub pls give us Joyce's analysis here. I want to fume at more than just the title.

www.thetimes.co.uk

André Gomes must move up a gear at Everton – and score more goals

The move gathered impetus with a switch of play. André Gomes collected the ball on the half-way line, surveyed his options and, spotting Seamus Coleman in space, played a pass out to Everton’s right flank.And then, rather than admire his work, he followed the attack as it progressed. Coleman into Ce
www.thetimes.co.uk www.thetimes.co.uk
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Joyce showing his true bitter colours here.
 

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