Matteo Guendouzi: Lad of Luscious Locks

[GoonerJeeves]

Great cynical foul vs Palace, looks like he has a tactical head on his shoulders as well

Probably Lichtsteiner offering some sage advice to an innocent youngster. Bit like in ancient Greece...

 

[MutableEarth]

I liked how competitive he was (again). Seemed like Torreira and Guendouzi were getting through an awful lot of defensive work and doing so pretty well. Guendouzi perhaps needs to time his standing tackles a bit better but I thought him and Torreira were very battle-hardy.

There was an issue getting the ball forward for the two of them but that IMO was a combination of Palace's organization and our lack of wide options. It did not help that Iwobi had a particularly poor game and Özil was quite unassertive.

I'd still like to see these two as a pairing. Guendouzi still has the issue of taking a lot of touches to do things and he really needs to get sharper in that area.

 

[Trilly]

i would like to see him and elneny play together.

Elneny doesn’t really add anything to a midfield partnership, he’s literally your perfectly balanced CM that’s not really great at anything.

Out of interest why do you think Doozy and Elneny would form a good pairing?

 

[celestis]

Honestly thought this game higlighted the things he has to work on. Drifts too far to the right , doesn't have a picture in his mind of what he wants to do and that's why he dithers on the ball .

 

[Token Yank]

I don’t want to see Elneny partnered with anyone

 

[MutableEarth]

Honestly thought this game higlighted the things he has to work on. Drifts too far to the right , doesn't have a picture in his mind of what he wants to do and that's why he dithers on the ball .

I think it's because he's not necessarily a creative midfielder, though he can hit the pass more often than not if the opening is presented to him. I feel he hits more penetrative passes much better when he receives the ball very deep. Once he gets into the middle 3rd when it starts to get congested and his options are faint or marked, he ponders a little bit. I also think he closes off his options because he holds onto the ball so long. It's good if you need someone to slow down the tempo of the game, but part of being a dictator or controller is being able to change the tempo from slow to quick and vice versa. I don't feel that Guendouzi necessarily controls the rhythm of the game, ergo he is not that type of player. That doesn't mean he isn't or cannot be a major major talent as I think he's put in some really quality performances nonetheless - but I think people may have some misconceptions of the type of player he actually is and what to expect as a result.

I was impressed v Palace because even though he showed his [current] limitations, he also showed exactly what he can improve in the short term.

 

[vijay]

Elneny doesn’t really add anything to a midfield partnership, he’s literally your perfectly balanced CM that’s not really great at anything.

Out of interest why do you think Doozy and Elneny would form a good pairing?

two players who are similar, as in they are not particularly good at anything...maybe they would balance each other. Also wanted to compare both side by side, as they are the two options for that role.

 

[Mark Tobias]

two players who are similar, as in they are not particularly good at anything...maybe they would balance each other. Also wanted to compare both side by side, as they are the two options for that role.

Sorry but this isn't true for Doozi. Where he lacks in his positioning he makes up for in tenacity. He's got a great eye for a pass too, threaded a couple through on goal in recent weeks too. Doesn't dilly daddle on the ball either, keeps it moving.

 

[DasBootist]

I don’t want to see Elneny partnered with anyone

A one man midfield?

Bold choice, hombre.

 

[Manberg]

I didn't think it was still possible in this day and age of football to find a hidden gem. What with the internet, media, every pro club having extensive scouting systems and all that.
I'd very much like more hidden gems!!!

 

[pigge]

Feels like he grows/learns a Little bit every game. Some great passes vs sporting

 

[celestis]

Got to say Matteo is a bit of class act , first player to wish Wele well on the stretcher .

 

[Trilly]

Starting to see what you guys see in him.

Very consistent passer and you can tell he’s got it in him to occasionally play a defence splitter. Gets around well and looks like a real winner too, seems to be the guy who hates losing.

 

[yybecause]

almost cried when Welbz went down, and was the only one who gave Nani a mouthful after that disgusting move (taking the ball Steph left injured and went on playing).
opposition fans and players will soon have him as our least likable player, and I love it

 

[DanDare]

Great player. Can be one of the best

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Got to say Matteo is a bit of class act , first player to wish Wele well on the stretcher .

Can see him being the leader of our team in 3-4 years. Think the boy is going to be special.

 

[Sniper Mik]

Every game is like a cup final for this boy. Fantastic commitment to the cause. Can play a bit too.

 

[razörist]

Love how after sticking up for Torreira when Nani grabbed him by the neck in the away game, Guendouzi does it again. Absolutely nailed him when that disgusting Nani played on after Lichtsteiner was injured. Great team spirit from the kid.

 

[DanDare]

Guendouzi Torreira

The present and the future.

 

[razörist]

Does he have a brother that plays centreback? We need more talent like him.