24 | Joško Gvardiol - 2023/24

[Sibierskii]

How much did we pay for this lummox by the way? Uncomfortable conversations to be had.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

How much did we pay for this lummox by the way? Uncomfortable conversations to be had.

About how some people never learn not to write players off after months?

 

[Middedon]

He’s always been a player I’ve admired so I’m definitely biased but I don’t see how people think he’s a total failure. He’s had games where he has been the 2/3 in MOTM voting (on this forum). Obviously against Chelsea he had a f-up and was solely responsible for that goal, but I don’t get the narrative that he’s letting up goals everytime he’s on the pitch. Yes, he could be better. Yes, he’s inconsistent. But I don’t feel like he’s having problems that are that much worse than the other defenders.

Also I don’t understand why people think he isn’t criticized. I feel like other than Grealish he’s probably the most criticized player. Maybe not here but in other social media and other forums he gets a lot of crap.

 

[Haaland94]

Massive overreaction. He is 21 and just had a bad day at the office. He has been excellent in pretty much any other game. His competition, Ake, came on for 5 minutes and was responsible for their 3rd goal. Just like Gvardiol, Ake is a wonderful player, and he isn't any faster than Gvardiol.

 

[Haaland94]

He’s always been a player I’ve admired so I’m definitely biased but I don’t see how people think he’s a total failure. He’s had games where he has been the 2/3 in MOTM voting (on this forum). Obviously against Chelsea he had a f-up and was solely responsible for that goal, but I don’t get the narrative that he’s letting up goals everytime he’s on the pitch. Yes, he could be better. Yes, he’s inconsistent. But I don’t feel like he’s having problems that are that much worse than the other defenders.

He wasn't. Dias and Walker were also responsible. Having said that, of course he was also to blame.

 

[dhruvblue]

Ake, Mahrez, grealish, cancelo, Alvarez, rodri.... The list goes on. All the experts on here saying they were bad buys during season 1

How long will this go ? Just bcoz he is in first season doesn't mean he makes basic mistakes.a lot of players in different teams hit the ground running or show amole quality in first season. People were quick to call him rolls Royce of a defender. He will eventually come good but doesn't he escapes criticism. He messed up against Chelsea too

 

[kenbelly]

Great player in the making…in the middle of the park as a CB or defensive midfielder, just not on the left hand side for now, it could ruin his confidence.

 

[The Norfolk Blue]

How much did we pay for this lummox by the way? Uncomfortable conversations to be had.

Far too bleedin’ much …. his lack of pace for his age is a big worry.

 

[RayCTID]

Not totally shit but still not sure (or convinced) he is going to be amongst the greats

 

[thegundogang]

Give it a rest on Gvardiol ffs. He’s 21 in a new league and has adapted well. Yes we’re shipping goals and he probably is due to have a couple of games on the bench but so did Laporte. So did Ake. Give him some time to adjust and you’ll see why we spent what we did on him.