[Albion] Bissouma

[Thunder Bolt]

I really enjoyed the performance of Bissouma and Stephens yesterday. They worked really well together, like a premier league version of the Kayal/Stephens partnership.

It was one of the more promising aspects of the game, along with March owning the left side. If he and Bernardo can gel some more that would provide us with a decent left hand side to go with the midfield pairing and Dunk and Duffy at the back. That would then leave us with only the right side and forward partnerships to work on.

It's somethin to work on over pre-season. We look our best when we have players working in tandem: Bruno and Knockeart, Stephens and Kayal, Stephens and Propper, Dunk and Duffy, Murray and Gross.

It's great feeling a boost of positivity, isn't it?

I agree. Teams with good pairings get results.

 

[chaileyjem]

With Pröpper’s £21m departure to Ajax due to be announced soon after the transfer window slides open

the only reporting so far, the mirror last month, has been that they are looking at him.
He's a Dutch international after all. Not that much of a surprise.
Its not exactly a done deal.

 

[Wozza]

Now 2m views - and that's just this version of the video.

[tweet]1125360550681174017[/tweet]

https://twitter.com/Yves_Bissouma/status/1125360550681174017

 

[macbeth]

Blimey 300k views already!

Now 2.3 million views and counting....

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Biss +1, anyone but Stephens.

 

[dingodan]

While Gross isn't quite in form, I'd have Stephens and Bissouma in the middle and Propper in the No.10 Gross role.

We need more than two CMs anway, so having Propper, Bissouma and Stephens (and Kayal) isn't a bad thing, it's neccessary. Not knowing quite who to pick is a far better problem to have than having no decent options beyond your first two choices.

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

Not for me. I think we'd get torn apart with Propper in the defensive midfield role.

Like against Watford at home?

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

If Ajax genuinely want Propper, they can have him. He’s not cut out for Hughtons team, unless he moves him forward and removes the reliance to either head the ball or defend. Propper has some good touches, but strikes me as a luxury player, and lower position clubs - such as us - can not afford luxury players.........yet

Is this bollocks about Propper not defending still being bandied about?

It baffles me that any of our supporters would even countenance selling our only central midfielder with the mobility and technique to actually control the ball in the tight spaces required in a Premier League midfield. We need more players on Propper's level (like Bissouma), not less.

 

[dazzer6666]

Is this bollocks about Propper not defending still being bandied about?

It baffles me that any of our supporters would even countenance selling our only central midfielder with the mobility and technique to actually control the ball in the tight spaces required in a Premier League midfield. We need more players on Propper's level (like Bissouma), not less.

This.

 

[Nixonator]

Is this bollocks about Propper not defending still being bandied about?

It baffles me that any of our supporters would even countenance selling our only central midfielder with the mobility and technique to actually control the ball in the tight spaces required in a Premier League midfield. We need more players on Propper's level (like Bissouma), not less.

He didn't seem to control it very well when Cardiff broke on us and killed the game whilst he merrily jogged back. One of many, many similar incidents high up the pitch.

His injury has been a blessing in the past few games and anybody suggesting that we have been 'missing' him utterly baffles me.

Only way I see him having a future in this division is if we change our system and/or play him in an advanced role.

Being realistic, I think it's more likely the Dutch league beckons. As always, I hope to be proved wrong.

 

[nwgull]

I wonder if language and his understanding of the role required has been a barrier at times this season? I remember when he came on away at Hudds that Hughton spoke at length to Knocky, who then relayed/translated the instructions to Biss during a delay for an injury after Hudds had been reduced to 10.

 

[phoenix]

Blimey 300k views already!

2.4 m views now.

 

[Whitechapel]

The progress he has shown this season has been phenomenal.

Yes, he makes mistakes, his shooting is all over the place and he’s prone to making poor decisions but there isn’t a single player in this team I enjoy watching more than Yves Bissouma. In a season where our tactics have been to just defend, defend, defend he’s been a breath of fresh air. The ability to pick up the ball and drive from deep is something we’ve lacked so much for a long time and it’s an incredibly underrated skill to have. Think he ended yesterday with 3 tackles, 80%+ pass ratio, 5 successful dribbles & a couple of key passes. He’s really turning in to an excellent all round centre mid.

If he can iron out the flaws in his game then he’ll go to the very, very top. A champions league footballer in waiting.

 

[ken tiler]

I notice Liam Bridcutt is not getting much game time at Forest. Could he be a useful addition?

 

[Wozza]

I notice Liam Bridcutt is not getting much game time at Forest. Could he be a useful addition?

To clean boots?

 

[Wardy's twin]

He didn't seem to control it very well when Cardiff broke on us and killed the game whilst he merrily jogged back. One of many, many similar incidents high up the pitch.

His injury has been a blessing in the past few games and anybody suggesting that we have been 'missing' him utterly baffles me.

Only way I see him having a future in this division is if we change our system and/or play him in an advanced role.

Being realistic, I think it's more likely the Dutch league beckons. As always, I hope to be proved wrong.

This ... whilst he looks like he he is technically very good the execution of his passes and his general play looks somewhat slow . My mid field would be a diamond with stephens at the back, with AK & Solly on the wings and Biss at the top. As a number 10 he would offer more strength and pace than Gross but from what I have seen his finishing is not great.

 

[Icy Gull]

I notice Liam Bridcutt is not getting much game time at Forest. Could he be a useful addition?

Not in the right frame of mind to play, the Judas

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Not in the right frame of mind to play, the Judas

This with bells on.

I’m not in the right frame of mind to ever support him again.


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[Bob'n'weave]

2.6 million views now. Hilarious.

 

[Simster]

Propper is a fantastic midfielder and deserves a spot ahead of Stephens

When he can be arsed, otherwise he is a complete liability.

I'd sell him to Ajax because he's played as if his heart just isn't in it.

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