2020/21 Andre Gomes

orly · September 13, 2020

I actually thought he was quite good today. He couldn't believe his luck with those around him.

Tennessee Blue Mike · September 13, 2020

A little slow but his skills are magnified with the new boys around him.

TheSouthernBlue · September 13, 2020

Agreed, Gomes was class today, done really well on and off the ball. It was almost like he got given freedom to go forward without worrying about tracking back, Allan and Doucs gave him that confidence.

As I see it, I think we can count him as our 4th big signing with the newly gained freedom.

Zatara · September 13, 2020

Thought he did well ticking things over...needs to have more confidence in his ability and look forward more.

Against west brom he should have opportunities to do that

Osamabindiesel · September 13, 2020

I felt he was the weakest link today, but that isn’t a knock on Gomes as much as it is a testament to our improvement in the midfield. Everyone was just excellent. Would like to see him get a bit more comfortable driving with the ball, but good game. Hopefully a sign of things to come

Jozzy · September 13, 2020

It’s certainly the best I’ve seen him play for a long time, I think him playing alongside Allan and Doncoure could really allow us to see the best from Gomez.

chippy1722 · September 13, 2020

Thought he was the weak link in the midfield, a bit sloppy at times. If Gomes is your weak link then you know have a good midfield.
Didn’t have a bad game but you could definitely notice the difference.

buskwhi2 · September 13, 2020

Didn't he come back from international duty early due to lack of fitness? Like a few others he just needs to get his match fitness and sharpness back and he'll be even better.

Caolam · September 13, 2020

I think he will get better as his confidence grows now he knows he can try things and if they don’t come off the other side don’t automatically score. If he is our weak link then I am satisfied.

mahermi1 · September 13, 2020

Thought he was excellent today, helped immensely by having proper midfielders around him, thought he looked really sharp to. That midfield, seriously, really compliment each other.

barneygumble · September 13, 2020

chippy1722 said:
Thought he was the weak link in the midfield, a bit sloppy at times. If Gomes is your weak link then you know have a good midfield.
Didn’t have a bad game but you could definitely notice the difference.

Basically my interpretation, in the first half.

you could see with him and Sigurdsson why we struggles last season.

I want the same lads from last year like Digne, Coleman, DCL, run their hearts out for the shirt today. Both he and Gylfi were just a little off the pace.

they both gave away possession, however I felt he wqs better in the second half before the change.

Improvemwnr needed, but better, but could be w lot better. Some excellent passes, just caught I. Possession a lot.

Connor · September 13, 2020

Bit of time and care, he'll be back to where he was.

Bright sparks there at times but still you can see he's rusty.

Neiziro · September 13, 2020

So strong on and off the ball. Much better when he doesn't have the entire defensive responsibility in midfield placed on his shoulders - just wish he had a bit more end product but otherwise that was a decent display from him.