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Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:00 pm
by warksclaret
I always look out for Maatsen when Villa are on SKY ,as a footballer I really admired him when he played for us,but he appears to be a major weak link in the Villa back four. He put no challenge at all for a ball that Schar headed in for Newcastle's goal-he simply lost his man.I have seen him be at fault in previous games and his £35m purchase price is starting to look somewhat inflated. Surprised he is getting the game time he is, when Digne is the man he is keeping out. It goes to show the difference between PL and Championship.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:03 pm
by Vegas Claret
The Premier League is the land of giants, something we will hopefully need to address this summer
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:13 pm
by ksrclaret
To survive as a premier league player you either need to be a 6ft+ physical specimen (most of Newcastle’s team), or you need to be a player of exceptional technique with endless energy for pressing (most of Bournemouth’s team).
Maatsen just about makes it into the latter category for me.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:15 pm
by Guller Bull
I’d have him and Tella back next year if we are promoted and if deals ls could be done. Imagine them in a settled squad.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:16 pm
by Pickles
Even though he's a defender on the team sheet, I think his possession and positioning makes up for defensive weaknesses. I always like watching him - he's a really intelligent player - and I think he was underappreciated by some Burnley fans.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:47 pm
by Woodleyclaret
Maatsen isn't great defending good going forward as we found.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:54 pm
by claret wizard
This didn’t age well.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:54 pm
by Rosehill Claret
He scores!
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:54 pm
by prettygreenclaret
Just scored
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:54 pm
by Cirrus_Minor
Just scored a very good goal
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:57 pm
by Taffy on the wing
......loved him when we had him & he's made the step-up. He rarely gives the ball away with a bad pass.........he's a terrific player!
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:02 pm
by Culmclaret
Wonderful player. Watching him with us for a season was a privilege.
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:06 pm
by Vegas Claret
it's a different sport at that level, 4-1 Villa
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:10 pm
by warksclaret
warksclaret wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:00 pm
I always look out for Maatsen when Villa are on SKY ,as a footballer I really admired him when he played for us,but he appears to be a major weak link in the Villa back four. He put no challenge at all for a ball that Schar headed in for Newcastle's goal-he simply lost his man.I have seen him be at fault in previous games and his £35m purchase price is starting to look somewhat inflated. Surprised he is getting the game time he is, when Digne is the man he is keeping out. It goes to show the difference between PL and Championship.
Its obvious what I need to do now. Simply criticise our starting 11 before the game on Monday
Re: Maatsen
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:05 am
by aggi
warksclaret wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 6:00 pm
I always look out for Maatsen when Villa are on SKY ,as a footballer I really admired him when he played for us,but he appears to be a major weak link in the Villa back four. He put no challenge at all for a ball that Schar headed in for Newcastle's goal-he simply lost his man.I have seen him be at fault in previous games and his £35m purchase price is starting to look somewhat inflated. Surprised he is getting the game time he is, when Digne is the man he is keeping out. It goes to show the difference between PL and Championship.
His purchase price was inflated, by £15-£20m I seem to remember. An FFP dodge with the young lad from Villa going the other way.
