82 | Rico Lewis - 2022/23 Performances

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There I was worried that we'd struggle to find someone to step into Walker's shoes when he properly starts to slow down and move towards retirement. I'd like to see how comfortable Lewis is as a traditional RB in a couple of games here and there, but he's so comfortable playing the inverted role and it doesn't seem to be something we'll have to worry about much. Looks very, very assured in there. His pass selection is intelligent, his use of the ball already seems leagues ahead of Walker's in that inverted role. Could do with bulking up a bit, maybe growing a couple more inches, and needs a bit more confidence with his pass selection, but that'll come with age. Foden bulked up a lot between 2019 and 2021 and I imagine Lewis will do the same.
 
youngbob said:
There I was worried that we'd struggle to find someone to step into Walker's shoes when he properly starts to slow down and move towards retirement. I'd like to see how comfortable Lewis is as a traditional RB in a couple of games here and there, but he's so comfortable playing the inverted role and it doesn't seem to be something we'll have to worry about much. Looks very, very assured in there. His pass selection is intelligent, his use of the ball already seems leagues ahead of Walker's in that inverted role. Could do with bulking up a bit, maybe growing a couple more inches, and needs a bit more confidence with his pass selection, but that'll come with age. Foden bulked up a lot between 2019 and 2021 and I imagine Lewis will do the same.
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He trained in Thai boxing since the age of 4 (his Dad owns a gym and was a previous UK champion). He may be a lot tougher and stronger than his stature indicates.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
He trained in Thai boxing since the age of 4 (his Dad owns a gym and was a previous UK champion). He may be a lot tougher and stronger than his stature indicates.
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Shouldn’t get too many leg injuries then!

Muy Thai fighters have legs like steel to receive the kicks they do.

I trained in regular boxing since the age of 6 but tried Thai boxing once. First time I got kicked in the leg, it was horrendous, never felt anything like it, thought my leg was gonna snap clean in half, and that was using the shin pads in sparring.

But yeah, I knew that about Rico. It’s funny actually when I was watching Liverpool match last week, I seen Robertson square up to him and I was thinking “you might be messing with the wrong there you Scottish prick”
 
Crooked_rain said:
Shouldn’t get too many leg injuries then!

Muy Thai fighters have legs like steel to receive the kicks they do.

I trained in regular boxing since the age of 6 but tried Thai boxing once. First time I got kicked in the leg, it was horrendous, never felt anything like it, thought my leg was gonna snap clean in half, and that was using the shin pads in sparring.

But yeah, I knew that about Rico. It’s funny actually when I was watching Liverpool match last week, I seen Robertson square up to him and I was thinking “you might be messing with the wrong there you Scottish prick”
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I was thinking about that too. I was hoping Robertson would try and give him a push into the advertising boards. Might have been the last time he tried that.
 
Happy for the lad. I know everyone is excited but I’m ok with Pep managing his minutes. Having seen Ansu Fati and similar young players wrecked with injuries, no need to rush Rico.

Nonetheless, I can only touch wood and hope for the best. A star in the making.
 
Agueroooo9320 said:
told you his intelligence in movement, his positioning and physical stature reminds me of lahm.
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Quite the turnaround...

Agueroooo9320 said:
he is a right back for the academy team. but form what he has shown I don't think he will be a defender. Think he will move to become a winger in the men's team.
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Agueroooo9320 said:
he should be played as a winger. as a fullback he will be like playing a kid against grown men.
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Agueroooo9320 said:
sorry Lewis was nowhere near impressive. good footwork is not good enough, I thought every thing else about his game were poor.
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Shout out to @Dax777 for seeing Rico's quality straight away and Pol Ballus for drawing the Lahm comparison months ago.
 
Tugay One Cup said:
Quite the turnaround...







Shout out to @Dax777 for seeing Rico's quality straight away and Pol Ballus for drawing the Lahm comparison months ago.
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agree. but the turnaround came when pep decided to use him in the midfield. he is suited to the role. but I would still like to see how he will defend in a traditional full back role. maybe walker can teach him some tricks of the trade.
 
It is rare for Pep to be so fulsome in his praise for a young player, and to play him as often. I hope that he has now cemented his place as a genuine competitor to Kyle for the RB berth.
 
Agueroooo9320 said:
agree. but the turnaround came when pep decided to use him in the midfield. he is suited to the role. but I would still like to see how he will defend in a traditional full back role. maybe walker can teach him some tricks of the trade.
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I don't know mate. I'm sure he can pass some things on but speed and physicality is such a huge part of Walker's game and there's no way he can share that.

Rico's defensive game is going to be dictated by aggression at the right times and overall shrewdness and he's shown plenty of both so far.

I reckon all he needs is experience and the time needed to be able to learn from mistakes but he fits us like a glove. Realistically, he'll probably carry on covering both positions for the foreseeable future.
 
Tugay One Cup said:
I don't know mate. I'm sure he can pass some things on but speed and physicality is such a huge part of Walker's game and there's no way he can share that.

Rico's defensive game is going to be dictated by aggression at the right times and overall shrewdness and he's shown plenty of both so far.

I reckon all he needs is experience and the time needed to be able to learn from mistakes but he fits us like a glove. Realistically, he'll probably carry on covering both positions for the foreseeable future.
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He doesn't seem to lack aggression and although a bit on the short side for a defender, I think he will prove to be a physical strong player when he is fully matured - not that he looks weak now.

Given the maturity and football intelligence he has demonstrated so far, and that has got Pep gushing, I would hope he will prove to be a very clever defender.
 
Showing maturity way beyond his age and he has already proved in the games he has played that he deserves his place in the team. I had a few concerns because of his size he might be bullied off the ball by experienced PL players, but that is certainly not the case. Will be interesting to see if he starts against the Rags as he will be up against the pace of Rashford, however he kept up with Salah who is no slouch, although Rashford is faster than Salah. Brilliant to see another one of our academy lads in the first team.
 
If Pep plays him in our next game against United, then he is officially the first choice RB.
 
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