87 | James McAtee - 2024/25

[skillman]

It's strange because Pep adores him. But he doesn't seem to trust him to make a significant impact on games.

He's in a bit of limbo. Pep needs to make a decision really. He can't keep praising him in interviews but then not following up with minutes. He either deserves them or he doesn't.

Hope we see more of him. He has a knack for scoring goals which is like gold dust for a midfielder.

 

[bluenova]

It's strange because Pep adores him. But he doesn't seem to trust him to make a significant impact on games.

He's in a bit of limbo. Pep needs to make a decision really. He can't keep praising him in interviews but then not following up with minutes. He either deserves them or he doesn't.

Hope we see more of him. He has a knack for scoring goals which is like gold dust for a midfielder.

One thing we know about Pep is that he doesn't take chances.

With Rodri out he's probably been more cautious than normal at the season start, especially as we've had, statistically a harder start than all but a couple of teams.

We also don't know how the new CL will pan out either, so, where McAtee might have been guaranteed to play all the easier CL games, Pep may be more careful there too.

Hopefully in both cases the team starts putting together a bit more form, and McAtee can be eased in.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Usual predictable comments about players leaving because they're not starting i see.

Mcatee literally said he wanted to stay here this season even if he's not playing, you cannot get any clearer indication of his mindset than him saying it outright yet we are still seeing comments suggesting otherwise.

Because that sentiment will only last so long.