2025/26 Charly Alcaraz

[Osamabindiesel]

He is definitely making a very conscious effort to be tidier and it is probably affecting his play a bit. Is it a bad thing? Maybe not but you don't want him to lose that directness when we need it. When he drove and won that free kick and also helped create that space for Barry- that is what you want.

 

[jonnyg]

Him, KDH and Garner showed Moyes they aren't lightweight.

He was barging their midfielders off the ball the whole match with another always there to pick up after, love to see it!

 

[PeregrineT]

He is such a force when hes in the match, I think hes really well suited to the physicality of the premier league. He has such a high motor, and puts such pressure on that you know opposing midfielders hate going against him. To me he has shown his ceiling is really high, he just needs to clean up some of the floor, the losing possession needlessly at times. If he can do that while keeping his aggression he can be absolutely top notch.

I also noticed that moving KDH out of the 10 role didnt reduce KDH's ability to attack at all. 1 goal and a 2nd on a deflection.

 

[TheBigIguana]

He is such a force when hes in the match, I think hes really well suited to the physicality of the premier league. He has such a high motor, and puts such pressure on that you know opposing midfielders hate going against him. To me he has shown his ceiling is really high, he just needs to clean up some of the floor, the losing possession needlessly at times. If he can do that while keeping his aggression he can be absolutely top notch.

I also noticed that moving KDH out of the 10 role didnt reduce KDH's ability to attack at all. 1 goal and a 2nd on a deflection.

It’s actually made KDH way better going forward, imo. He’s able to pick his spots more which is better for how he plays.

 

[knowing your history]

Him, KDH and Garner showed Moyes they aren't lightweight.

He was barging their midfielders off the ball the whole match with another always there to pick up after, love to see it!

Charly should've featured way more this season. Moyes won't say it in public but I'm sure tonight when he settles down to review the last week with refreshments he will think to himself the midfield in his mind with Alcaraz at the heart of it dosen't actually look that bad in real life as Forest have plenty of quality in that area.

 

[banno]

Good game from Charly. Pressing, tackling and full of running. When we scored he gave Illy the choice of pass making it more difficult for Forest to defend. Looked done in when he came off but did well

 

[roy vernon]

I think, at the moment, that is our best midfield. It may change when Rohl is fit, but for now, that's our best midfield. I dont see a starting place for Gueye or Villa Tim unless there is an injury or a massive drop off in form.

 

[Curtis]

Definitely was more conscious of retaining the ball and I thought he was pretty tidy throughout, another solid showing for him also we're able to move the ball with alot fluidity when he features. Charly performed his defensive duties capably as well. Needs to be rewarded with another start when we play Chelsea

 

[ArtetaMoney]

He’s a decent player, got amongst Anderson really well and stopped him dictating play. Could see he was gutted coming off.

 

[leslad]

Very disciplined performance today, winning the hearts of the fans, and will impress Moyes too

 

[OzarkBlue]

Seriously thought when Dwight was preparing that Charly was staying on and that Jack was off. Jack was sloppy today.

 

[Eggs]

….puts in a shift, we like that and we like him.

 

[Eggs]

Seriously thought when Dwight was preparing that Charly was staying on and that Jack was off. Jack was sloppy today.

….decent substitution, thought McNeil also did well when he came on.

 

[Amokachi1995]

….puts in a shift, we like that and we like him.

He makes things happen aswell. Not the finished article but has got goals and assists in him.

 

[Mr Mig]

Seriously thought when Dwight was preparing that Charly was staying on and that Jack was off. Jack was sloppy today.

Grealish wasnt his best today, but again put in some too class cut backs to create scoring opportunities, so even when he is not at his best, he is still very, very good