[Albion] Bernardo - Brazilian defender SIGNS from RB Leipzig

[chaileyjem]

Selective text from the second tweet, despite his inability to impress for RB Leipzig, he has amazing potential.

Yep. there's lots of praise for him, and clearly he has potential according to many pieces/writers here and thither, but interesting that it was (probably) a difficult season last year which is what i was highlighting. Any more info on that out there ? .

 

[Postman Pat]

Is his nickname " the Doctor"?

 

[el punal]

Not many goals or assists. Have we bought a dud?

Let’s wait and see, sunshine. Unlike you, I have a more positive appreciation of any Albion signings.

 

[Napper]

Leipzig were 6th I think last year so must have fair bit of quality. Has plenty of appearances in the Bundesliga to suggest he could be a very decent signing.

Defence sorted and looks stronger with better options.
Up front is sorted , looks stronger with better options.

Midfield is the still to be sorted. I don't think Stephens or Proper scored in the league so this is something to address. It would be harsh on either for them to drop out but to evolve this is what happens. Besides they would still get plenty of game time even if we signed an Elite CM player.
Possibly Max Sanders to be promoted at some point ?

Out wide we need 1 or possibly 2 more . Hopefully South African guy is one.


If we signed nobody else then reckon still have a good season. Midfield would have to be lucky with injuries again so that would be main concern for me.

Will be more incoming anyway so all positive here !

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Yep. there's lots of praise for him, and clearly he has potential according to many pieces/writers here and thither, but interesting that it was (probably) a difficult season last year which is what i was highlighting. Any more info on that out there ? .

Was man of the match twice in 17 appearances last season.

In my mind he is already the new Carlos Alberto.

 

[Marshy]

A smattering of football journos/commentators saying he struggled last year in the Bundesliga.

"failed to shine"
https://twitter.com/swearimnotpaul/status/1014979850036236288
"inability to impress for RB Leipzig"
https://twitter.com/thefootyfuture/status/1015019161511055360

Leizpig is a different kettle of fish to us though, Chris can sort anyone defensively too

 

[Hotchilidog]

Looks like a good signing. A genuine utility player who not only can play three different positions but actually has. FB depth has now been considerably deepened with Bernardo covering both positions and also providing back up to Stephens and Pröpper. Squad looking stronger than the one we started with last season and we can get a full summer of training in for the new boys.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Midfield is the still to be sorted. I don't think Stephens or Proper scored in the league so this is something to address. It would be harsh on either for them to drop out but to evolve this is what happens. Besides they would still get plenty of game time even if we signed an Elite CM player.
Possibly Max Sanders to be promoted at some point ?

We absolutely are still short of a centre midfielder, to replace Steve Sidwell in the pack of four. Stephens, Propper and Kayal plus one more - hopefully more than just a back-up, though.

We were, as you say, very lucky with injuries in that area last season.

Behind the three, right now, we have Gross or Bernardo (outside of their favoured positions) or Molumby, then Sanders, stepping up.

It is (along with #2 keeper) the obvious remaining hole in the squad.

 

[DavidRyder]

Will one of the conditions of his contract be that we are re-named Red Bull Brighton? He obviously likes Red Bull teams...

 

[Superphil]

Will one of the conditions of his contract be that we are re-named Red Bull Brighton? He obviously likes Red Bull teams...

Red Bull Brighton once the Amex deal has expired?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Oh well, back to Dunk or Bong.

Tau.


Actually with Balogun, Bernardo, Bong, Bruno, Baldock and maybe Button and Bissouma will there be a run on 'B's ?

 

[Bakero]

Head in the sand - what you know enough already to form an opinion!?

Let’s wait and see, sunshine. Unlike you, I have a more positive appreciation of any Albion signings.

I'm just following time-honoured NSC tradition.

 

[Easy 10]

If he's 23, then I'm a 13 year old dutch schoolgirl.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

The Seagulls World interview shows him as a very erudite, well spoken and clearly an intelligent chap. Boy am I excited!

TNBA


TTF

 

[dazzer6666]

The Seagulls World interview shows him as a very erudite, well spoken and clearly an intelligent chap. Boy am I excited!

TNBA


TTF

This....he comes across terrifically well in that.

 

[B52]

If he's 23, then I'm a 13 year old dutch schoolgirl.

Pictures please

 

[Greg Bobkin]

What a waste of money, he was.

He was only HEAR because he was bessies with VINCENTE.

 

[Stat Brother]

Well I for one am going to mercilessly boo him.

I don't know why yet, but I'm sure a bloody reason will come to me from reports of the AFC Wimbledon game.

 

[Easy 10]

Pictures please

Dark.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Suttner / Bong replacement?

I hate the idea of either player being 'replaced' as you put it. For my money at least neither Marcus Suttner nor Gaetan Bong were out of their depth. Now if you were to say addition to, then l might agree!

The added bonus with Bernardo though is that he can play on the right too, so who knows, maybe in time he could prove to be Bruno's replacement.