[Albion] Ansu Fati **Signed On Loan 01/09**

[um bongo molongo]

Something about the formation didn’t seem quite right. Fati and Pedro were playing like a front 2 with a big gap to Gross and Billy. This meant lots of longish passes into them which they were trying to flick. I’d have liked to see Lallana on to try to bridge the gap.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

……..
That said it would be better for him if he learnt the basics here before trying too much in the way of Brazilian tricks and flair, or at least if the first two or three efforts go wrong then maybe keep it simple after that.

I’ve watched him carefully at both Old Trafford and last night and haven’t really noticed anything I’d call "tricks" though he’s certainly showed flair. It’s what I like about him, that he’s very quick thinking and plays sweeping passes by instinct. His central driver seems to be to play effectively and to move the game forward rapidly without unnecessary ornamentation. Compare with Pedro who’s undoubtedly talented but often hesitates, and rarely plays the unexpected quick pass out to the wing to open up a new line of attack as I’ve seen Fati do several times.

I think Fati will be a star here.

 

[deslynhamsmoustache1]

I’ve watched him carefully at both Old Trafford and last night and haven’t really noticed anything I’d call "tricks" though he’s certainly showed flair. It’s what I like about him, that he’s very quick thinking and plays sweeping passes by instinct. His central driver seems to be to play effectively and to move the game forward rapidly without unnecessary ornamentation. Compare with Pedro who’s undoubtedly talented but often hesitates, and rarely plays the unexpected quick pass out to the wing to open up a new line of attack as I’ve seen Fati do several times.

I think Fati will be a star here.

This. Very little to do with age everything to do with ability. Barcelona didn't say,"your great but too young to make your debut." Neither did the Spanish national team. Once he's learnt the patterns and bedded in he will be an absolute star for us - type of player that when he scores his first goal he just wont stop scoring.

 

[Doonhamer7]

I’d love to see his ‘heat map’ from Thursday as he appeared up all over the place - we thought at one time RDZ had given him a tactical free role, and he seems happy to get stuck in. Once he has chance to play off Welbeck or Ferguson, I think we’ll see much more from him.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I hope RDZ starts him today, it's true that he didn't exactly shine on Thursday, (none of our players did), but the only way he is ever going to improve and get used to our system and the way we play, is to give him as many minutes as we are able, on the pitch

He will come good l am sure of it. We only have him for this one season, so lets make sure we make the most of it.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Christ alive, he’s started ONE game. Give the kid a chance.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Well, I saw enough to believe that he can play a very significant part in this important season. Not quite sure what some on here are expecting.

A lot more than he showed vs AEK.

(That can be said about the whole team though)

Movement was disappointing. TV rarely tells the whole story, and it’s what goes on off the ball that is also important.

It’s early days, but in the short cameo at Man Utd he looked a lot better IMO than Thursday night.
You certainly can’t judge him on either game though, and he is effectively here to get fit for Barcelona, and I’m sure he’ll come good.

 

[DJ NOBO]

He was better than Pedro, who's positioning was awful and tried too much

Pedro got flattering ratings as he got two goals. I’m sure Fati would have stuck those pens away too though.
They were both crap, based on that game.
Credit to Fati at the end for taking responsibility and coming deep to collect the ball and lead the attacks.
That showed hunger, confidence and balls.
They will both do well for us.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

I hope RDZ starts him today, it's true that he didn't exactly shine on Thursday, (none of our players did), but the only way he is ever going to improve and get used to our system and the way we play, is to give him as many minutes as we are able, on the pitch

He will come good l am sure of it. We only have him for this one season, so lets make sure we make the most of it.

Hoping he starts tomorrow?
Or I’ve fecked up big time!

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Pedro got flattering ratings as he got two goals. I’m sure Fati would have stuck those pens away too though.
They were both crap, based on that game.
Credit to Fati at the end for taking responsibility and coming deep to collect the ball and lead the attacks.
That showed hunger, confidence and balls.
They will both do well for us.

Couldn’t agree more

 

[medwayseagull reborn]

I hope RDZ starts him today, it's true that he didn't exactly shine on Thursday, (none of our players did), but the only way he is ever going to improve and get used to our system and the way we play, is to give him as many minutes as we are able, on the pitch

He will come good l am sure of it. We only have him for this one season, so lets make sure we make the most of it.

I hope he doesn't start him today. He will be exhausted by tomorrow.

 

[raymondo]

Well, I saw enough to believe that he can play a very significant part in this important season. Not quite sure what some on here are expecting.

Exactly! He was one of our better performers, especially given the lack of space to play in.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Hoping he starts tomorrow?
Or I’ve fecked up big time!

Oh is the game tomorrow? l'm on my way to the Amex.

Only joking, my eagerness to put right Thursday's wrongs got the better of me!

 

[Fungus]

Looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. The failed backheels were disappointing, but I did chuckle when Solly executed one perfectly!

 

[WhingForPresident]

Surprised this thread hasn't been bounced yet.

The miss aside, thought he was very good when he came on today, and that Mitoma wouldn't have had the same impact off the bench had Fati not been out there with him. Much, much better.

 

[albionalex]

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"Ansu Fati, 20, the on-loan wonderkid from Barcelona, sings a Spanish pop hit, but not not before addressing the room with a lovely speech in fluent English about how grateful he is for the opportunity to play at this club."

 

[The Fits]

I really liked how physical he was. Unexpected. Certainly at times he, JP and Mitoma created total havoc.
Much more promising.

 

[Justice]

Not quite seeing the superstar status, the way he was being portrayed I was expecting Vicente shades. At the moment he looks like any other promising young talent we have signed in the past, not quite ready to start although the signs are good.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Not quite seeing the superstar status, the way he was being portrayed I was expecting Vicente shades. At the moment he looks like any other promising young talent we have signed in the past, not quite ready to start although the signs are good.

No Vicente maybe, but he cruised around the pitch against Bournemouth like a Rolls Royce amongst Kia's. Other car acomparisons are available, but he looked elegant and athletic. I'm really looking forward to him hitting his stride.

 

[Justice]

No Vicente maybe, but he cruised around the pitch against Bournemouth like a Rolls Royce amongst Kia's. Other car acomparisons are available, but he looked elegant and athletic. I'm really looking forward to him hitting his stride.

His reaction after Mitoma scored reminded me of a young man who’s falling back in love with football again without the insane Barca pressure on his shoulders good to see.