21 | Rayan Ait-Nouri - 2025/26

Im saying this now...unless he has a change of attitude and significanly improves his physicality as well then id cut out losses now.

NOR is our starting left back for a reason...

He has half a season to prove himself otherwise we should get rid
 
Are we sure he played leftbback cos he didn’t seem to understand the position at all. Caught the wrong side of the ball way too often.
Think he’ll be ok in time though. Distant back up to oreilly right now.
 
Played like someone with fuck all minutes and in an unfamiliar team. Pretty wank but he needs minutes. Wouldn't mind him getting them and chucking Nico O'Reilly in midfield for a bit

Why, when NOR has been arguably the best left back in the league?

NOR has been arguably along with Dias our best and most consistent defensive player all season.
 
Why, when NOR has been arguably the best left back in the league?

NOR has been arguably along with Dias our best and most consistent defensive player all season.
Right and we need to also have the LB we bought in the summer available to cover adequately when needed. Evidently not going to just happen by putting him in the team of back ups. Also, there are games where we need a more combative option alongside Nico G in midfield, who can also get forward & offer a threat in the box.
 
Played like someone with fuck all minutes and in an unfamiliar team. Pretty wank but he needs minutes. Wouldn't mind him getting them and chucking Nico O'Reilly in midfield for a bit
While I sort of agree with your first two sentences, In all his previous appearances he's been rubbish. Against wolves crosses kept coming from his side, Spurs targeted him until he went off injured. Mintah at Brighton had him on toast(may still of been carrying the spurs knock). And even Swansea he wasn't great. The fact he's being kept out of the team by a kid who is a 10 says it all.
 
While I sort of agree with your first two sentences, In all his previous appearances he's been rubbish. Against wolves crosses kept coming from his side, Spurs targeted him until he went off injured. Mintah at Brighton had him on toast(may still of been carrying the spurs knock). And even Swansea he wasn't great. The fact he's being kept out of the team by a kid who is a 10 says it all.

He has, but he's still our player and O'Reilly will need to be rested at points
 
Of all our underperformers from last night, I think he's the one with the most leeway. Just in the door and its been stop start for him.

He's essentially making two steps up in quality and expectations, with a bit of time hopefully he'll get there.

Got a very big job on to get in the team though.
 
I was looking forward to him getting in the team, about time we bought a specialist left back

However, to say I have been underwhelmed is an understatement. Yes, he’s still settling in and doesn’t have the required fitness yet but he looks like a wet.

Always on his arse
 

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