[Albion] Joao Pedro Brazilian Maestro

[Seasider78]

Not sure poor composure rather than poor reactions. But it got a deflection and was bouncing,I think it looked a far worse miss than it really was

Certainly bobbled up at the last minute but he is certainly more clinical from the spot than when in these positions

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Certainly bobbled up at the last minute but he is certainly more clinical from the spot than when in these positions

Looking at that, and I am aware it looks easier as it's slowed down, but he will be very disappointed with that finish.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

He should have scored that chance and you could see on his face how disappointed he was with himself.

But this is not another Maupay, the boy is class. In time and with more experience that brings composure (he’s just turned 22 which is really young still for a PL forward), I am more than confident he will start banging them in regularly. He has so much ability it’s frightening, comfortably our best forward at the moment and needs to start every game he’s fit.

 

[Jeremiah]

Looking at that, and I am aware it looks easier as it's slowed down, but he will be very disappointed with that finish.

Along with about 28,000 others

 

[loco61]

From the crowd's reaction : he is already a favourite
How he worked on the press on the first half was really impressive,
He is clearly brilliant : As much as i would have loved it to go in , i forgave him the miss today immediately

 

[Invicta]

He's a player, when he masters the finishing he's gonna be a hell of a player !

 

[Bakero]

I'm glad to open this thread and see a glut of balanced, understanding posts. He put in a real shift today, as he always does. Physically he's superb: quick, strong and tall. Skillwise he's elite, joga bonita oozing from him. He'll be disappointed with that miss of course and we need to support him not add pressure.

 

[A1X]

Love this guy

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Once again a star for us. Great movement, should in my opinion have had a penalty for the 'shoulder challenge' and was in the right place for our opener. Just said to my Dutch, Watford supporting mate whom I bought a ticket for last night, that the bigger clubs missed a trick not signing him.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Top of the Scorers table.

Europa League Top Scorers - BBC Sport

Europa League top scorers. Showing assists, time on pitch and the shots on and off target.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Changed the game. Again.

He’s our best forward and one of the first name’s on the team sheet for me and yet starts most weeks on the bench before coming on and making us look better.

Surely this is a RDZ blind spot? I can’t see any justification for not starting him every week.

I don’t know what Ferguson has to do to be dropped. Been poor most of the season. The kid needs a rest.

 

[Weststander]

Changed the game. Again.

He’s our best forward and one of the first name’s on the team sheet for me and yet starts most weeks on the bench before coming on and making us look better.

Surely this is a RDZ blind spot? I can’t see any justification for not starting him every week.

I don’t know what Ferguson has to do to be dropped. Been poor most of the season. The kid needs a rest.

I’ve liked him from the beginning. Direct, incredible pace in an understated Will Buckley way, that scares defences and takes a brilliant pen.

 

[A1X]

RdZ complained about him being lazy at the start of the season, I worry he’s seen as having blotted his copybook and RdZ is reluctant to change his mind (see Trossard) on such things

 

[WhingForPresident]

He is so much more effective than Ferguson on recent form. God knows why he doesn't start.

 

[Sheebo]

Languishing style at times. But his reading of the game seems good and his touches. A lot of players a bit under par at present - as above Fergie is a bit…

 

[Weststander]

Languishing style at times. But his reading of the game seems good and his touches. A lot of players a bit under par at present - as above Fergie is a bit…

I remember Muzza (Withdean) and Berbatov getting slagged off by (just a few) for that very thing.

Personally at that time, I thought Muzza was just laid back brilliant.

 

[AZ Gull]

Joao Pedro has been called up to the senior Brazilian national football team for the first time (for two World Cup qualifiers later this month, one at the Maracana against Argentina).

 

[Seasider78]

Joao Pedro has been called up to the senior Brazilian national football team for the first time (for two World Cup qualifiers later this month, one at the Maracana against Argentina).

Amazing for him and well deserved and another young player getting international call ups and recognition from being at Brighton. Won’t do any harm attracting the next stars either

 

[Questions]

I’m still waiting for the superstar within him. It will come soon if it comes. He’s probably going to start against Ajax… go do it boy
He’s got the stage now.

 

[Skaville]

We have a current Brazilian international striker playing for us. Let that sink in