82 | Rico Lewis - 2022/23 Performances

[Tugay One Cup]

What kind of player is he? Walker, Dani Alves, Irwin, Neville, Ashley Cole, Eboue etc.

Pol Ballus, I think, referred to him as a Lahm style player.

 

[mattcity5]

Incredible for the lad to play infront of a packed stadium. But as I’ve said before though I don’t see how he could ever replace a quality right back like Kyle Walker.

At 17, Kyle was at Sheffield United and hadn't played a single professional game. He only played 7 times for England u19s and another 7 times for England u21s.

When Kyle was 17, I don't think anyone would have expected him to have had the career he's had. He wasn't a surefire future star anyway.

Rico's represented England u16s and u18s so far. He's probably ahead of where Kyle was at this stage. Obviously a long way to go, but he's got a chance.

 

[blumoonrisen]

Incredible for the lad to play infront of a packed stadium. But as I’ve said before though I don’t see how he could ever replace a quality right back like Kyle Walker.

Ever..? Obv not at the moment and I don't think anyone is suggesting that right now. Strange why you think anyone is.

 

[WallyA]

Incredible for the lad to play infront of a packed stadium. But as I’ve said before though I don’t see how he could ever replace a quality right back like Kyle Walker.

That's an argument you made and attacked all by yourself.

Nobody expected a 17 year old to replace a seasoned veteran like Walker.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

When Kyle was 17, I don't think anyone would have expected him to have had the career he's had.

Add ten years onto that and it still would have applied.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Incredible for the lad to play infront of a packed stadium. But as I’ve said before though I don’t see how he could ever replace a quality right back like Kyle Walker.

He is 17 ffs. Give the lad a chance before you write his prospects off

 

[Lauz9888]

Promising kid and the club obviously thinks a lot of him to be involving him with the first team squad and giving him minutes in friendlies.

An awful lot can happen between 17 and a player's prime. Being good at this age is no guarantee of the level he'll reach later.

But signs are good, and that's all we can ask. He looks like what he is - a talented teenager with a long way to go.

 

[twosips]

Pol Ballus, I think, referred to him as a Lahm style player.

I would agree with this. A very smart, tactically aware, intelligent footballer. Good pace, if not lighting quick. Obviously absolutely loads of developing to do, but nights like the one he's just had are how you learn...

 

[Centurions]

That's an argument you made and attacked all by yourself.

Nobody expected a 17 year old to replace a seasoned veteran like Walker.

You've seen his posts in the EDS & Academy threads, did you expect anything else from the troll?

 

[Tugay One Cup]

I would agree with this. A very smart, tactically aware, intelligent footballer. Good pace, if not lighting quick. Obviously absolutely loads of developing to do, but nights like the one he's just had are how you learn...

He made a few mistakes, as you'd expect, but I really liked his composure on the ball and willingness to received pressure in possession. He looks custom built to play that inverted role.