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”
 
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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”
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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.
 
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