William Carvalho

[Zezti]

Torn.
On one hand he takes great positions so he doesn't need to move, therefore not leaving space behind him.
On the other hand does F all when the ball's already got behind him.

Of course he was up against the best midfield on the planet so should probably wait and see how he does in other matches. I just really see PL being too quick for him. Visions of Vardy sprinting past him chasing a long punt and Goodison jeering him.

 

[COYBL25]

What did he do, put his sunglasses on?

Moved his knob from the left to the right of his shorts.

 

[Shipped]

I'm looking to start a walking football team , anyone fancy joining me and Big Willy ?

Does he talk a lot? Assertive with teammates?
The key to failing to track your man and arriving 2 yards behind as he slots is telling everyone else, clearly and loudly, what they did wrong.
Speaking from (Sunday league) experience.

Jk of course, no idea if this guy is any good but he seems to deny space in front of a back 4 pretty well, which can be more important than people realise. What they do clock is people haring round getting in attacker's faces constantly.
Recent example: Gareth Barry.

 

[Boss_Rarkley]

Mate we need someone better than all the midfielders we have.

I agree but its clear as day funds are limited this summer and Schnerderlin/Gana have big chances of being in the starting 11 so any upgrade in midfield in terms of options off the bench/to rotate on a free is welcome for me anyway.

 

[ganistuk]

Is he better than Besic and McCarthy? Yes

Is he available on a free? Yes

No complaints from me.

But not better than Beni! Ok, maybe just a bit for now, but would prefer Beni given a chance than waste more wages on someone who is not a significant upgrade and unproven in a league that will likely not suit his game, even if on a free.

 

[Amw79]

Very slow, doesn’t like running and one of those players who when gets the ball, looks to play it short to a more creative player around him - exactly like all our other midfield players.

Swerve.

 

[RomanReigns]

All is forgiven schneids

I will eat crab tonight in homage to you

 

[Neiler]

No here seen cargo ships Truro and recover quicker.

 

[Axlswhk]

I agree but its clear as day funds are limited this summer and Schnerderlin/Gana have big chances of being in the starting 11 so any upgrade in midfield in terms of options off the bench/to rotate on a free is welcome for me anyway.

The only benefit I can think of is selling Schneiderlin for 20m and signing Williams for free. They are too identical the only exception is Williams ibeing physically tougher to get past and doesn’t defend parellel with centerback.

Slight upgrade tho but terrible for a team relying on counter attack. He simply doesn’t win the ball enough to make this style effective.

 

[Ruairi77]

He doesn't look the quickest but I would assume Silva has a plan for how to play him in the premier league. He knows both the player and the league. It's not like he's going to sign him and go 'he's not what I had hoped for at all'.

 

[Thomasc]

Would drown in the EPL IMO

Doesn’t look mobile enough

 

[onlyme]

Does he talk a lot? Assertive with teammates?
The key to failing to track your man and arriving 2 yards behind as he slots is telling everyone else, clearly and loudly, what they did wrong.
Speaking from (Sunday league) experience.

Jk of course, no idea if this guy is any good but he seems to deny space in front of a back 4 pretty well, which can be more important than people realise. What they do clock is people haring round getting in attacker's faces constantly.
Recent example: Gareth Barry.

The problem with being so immobile regardless of the level you're playing at is that the better players will pass round you. As for denying space, we'll yeah as he takes up so much himself not a lot left for others.
So for that reason I'm out

 

[Dario Terracotta]

If we’re going Portuguese,have a word with that Ronaldo fella Marco lad,he looks useful.

 

[COYBL25]

Would drown in the EPL IMO

Doesn’t look mobile enough

If he ever went swimming mate, someone would try to harpoon him

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

If he ever went swimming mate, someone would try to harpoon him

Big Willy would trap the harpoon and launch a counter attack by launching the harpoon into space down the channel and all without even breaking sweat.