Gerard Deulofeu

[whiteshadow]

Like who, mate? We have been infinitely better since Deulofeu left. I'm not saying there's a relationship there, but there's certainly a change in form.

Lennon + Bolasie.

I think there's more to why RK didn't rate Del than just what we know. Maybe his attitude stinks or he doesn't follow instructions on the pitch because Del has so much natural talent that if it was just about how he plays you'd just spend more time coaching him than let him go.

 

[whiteshadow]

The boy is clearly talented.

But Martinez, Koeman and Emery have all been unsure while Barca sold him at a knock down price. There must be a reason for that.

I agree. I don't know what it is but there's something managers don't like about him. I reckon he just does his own thing on the pitch and doesn't follow instructions at a guess.

 

[whiteshadow]

Can't vouch for the accuracy of the stats, but http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gerard-deulofeu/leistungsdaten/spieler/129476 has him at 2 assists all season (1 for us, 1 for Milan) in 18 games. Last season he had 13 in 33 games, and in his first for us he had 5 in 29 games. I'm sure had he carried on his form from last season he would still be with us, but 1 assist and no goals in 13 games is hardly world beating form.

7 of those 11 premier league games he was on the pitch for less than 45 mins. He was being played up front, out wide and shifted around a fair bit and wasn't given a decent run to settle and find form.

I'd agree with you if he was given a proper chance this season but he wasn't. He only played 1 match for the full 90.

 

[roydo]

I agree. I don't know what it is but there's something managers don't like about him. I reckon he just does his own thing on the pitch and doesn't follow instructions at a guess.

Aye. Its a shame, cos he is a good footballer, but just doesnt offer/do enough. And seems to have one lung. Maybe he has.

 

[Azzurri]

Lennon + Bolasie.

I think there's more to why RK didn't rate Del than just what we know. Maybe his attitude stinks or he doesn't follow instructions on the pitch because Del has so much natural talent that if it was just about how he plays you'd just spend more time coaching him than let him go.

Lennon and Bolasie don't get a game either though, obviously Bolasie's injured like. Just don't think Deulofeu fits in to our formation or system anywhere.

 

[Azzurri]

Just conceded a goal against Fiorentina that highlights possibly his biggest issue. He made absolutely no effort to stop a cross that ended up being tapped in then walked off looking sheepish. He's now throwing his arms up and whinging constantly.

Wish he could just sort his attitude out and do what he's capable of.

 

[onlyme]

Just conceded a goal against Fiorentina that highlights possibly his biggest issue. He made absolutely no effort to stop a cross that ended up being tapped in then walked off looking sheepish. He's now throwing his arms up and whinging constantly.

Wish he could just sort his attitude out and do what he's capable of.

Leopard spots, old dog new tricks etc. Shame really

 

[Iceman11]

Just scored a cracker!

 

[ToffeeTim]

Just scored

 

[Azzurri]

And has now scored a great goal. Deulofeu in a nutshell this.

 

[Paul w]

Good finish

 

[TippEverton]

Great finish, I've a draw backed, damn you Geri.

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[Lapeno77]

The number 10 we need?

 

[KaiserEFC]

Love Del but he is a pure luxury player and needs a new set of lungs

Love his flair, but hate the diving and rolling around. I also recall him having an argument with Martinez before/during a preseason game, so maybe has an attitude issue hence him being binned by everyone he's played for?

Would love him to come back and do well for us though, in his pomp the most exciting player we have