2021/22 Abdoulaye Doucouré

[matty1878]

I'm not sure that we have to be though

erm ok

 

[Osamabindiesel]

We need him back pronto because let’s face it, we lack competent central midfielders.

 

[PhilRegan]

We need him back pronto because let’s face it, we lack competent central midfielders.

How many years has this been stated now? Its a joke

 

[Osamabindiesel]

How many years has this been stated now? Its a joke

We never make an actual investment into the midfield. We uncover a gem like Gana then the manager throws their hands up and says ‘job done.’ We can’t rely on one guy to carry the donkeys. Like I said- we need an investment there. A real one

 

[mahermi1]

Please be fit next week

 

[MisterJ]

When's this guy fit again?

 

[billyblue80]

The only one with mobility in midfield

 

[badger5187]

Does anyone know when he is fit again?

 

[billyblue80]

Lampards got the best headache a manager could ask for he's got 4 and a half competent centre midfielders at his disposal to suit a variety of needs.

I do think Doucoure is absolutely ideal for this hectic, front foot style of play we are doing at the moment. His ability to cover ground and go properly box to box will be brilliant for our football.

We don't have four we have three at a push and even then Allan needs to be surrounded by pace. We should be playing three as has been stated over and over this season the issue is the lack of mobility and defensive nouse in midfield beyond Doucoure and Allan...and arguably Allan lacks mobility... So we have one player who is capable of the physical demands and a loan player who excels at ball retention but offers little defensively. And we wonder why we struggle.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Does anyone know when he is fit again?

When's this guy fit again?

He was doing individual work in the training photos/video and Lampard said he could be back playing next week for either City or the cup game

 

[dutchblue54]

Doucs Allan and vd Beek in midfield from now on please.

 

[bring back the catt]

He was doing individual work in the training photos/video and Lampard said he could be back playing next week for either City or the cup game

Er, maybe it's me, but why should the Duke be playing for City? Surely they have enough mid-field players of their own, and we need him on our side.
On a less flippant note, the sooner he is back the better. Better still in a three man mid-field with Allan and DVdB.

 

[Carlito]

I wouldn't risk him against City, at least not from the start.

Aim to have him at 100% for Wolves. That game is vital.

 

[DL100]

I wouldn't risk him against City, at least not from the start.

Aim to have him at 100% for Wolves. That game is vital.

Have to play him against Spurs. Can’t leave him out of that one.

 

[Carlito]

Have to play him against Spurs. Can’t leave him out of that one.

If he's properly fit, yeah.

I don't see him as any kind of game-changer that I'd be rushing back, though. I just want him in for Wolves because they're quite slow in centre midfield, and that's the next game where I think we have to go all out for three points.