2023/24 Amadou Onana

[GoldenToffee]

Lots of games coming up. Resting Onana isn't a bad thing. If he's injured it's likely only to be something small, he came down to the Street end after the final whistle to celebrate.

Should have rested him in a competition we won't be winning against the opposition's much weakened side.

Never mind, I think we'll be ok today, have confidence.

 

[Trublue12]

Should have rested him in a competition we won't be winning against the opposition's much weakened side.

Never mind, I think we'll be ok today, have confidence.

I agree, I actually think Gana is still really good at protecting the back four. Not good going forward, but it was never his strength. Glad to have him to come in. Like for like replacement. Not the square peggs in round holes we've had over the last few years.

 

[Charlie Sweet]

At least with Garner and Doucs we have quality instead. Actually think this will work out okay.

 

[davek]

Should have rested him in a competition we won't be winning against the opposition's much weakened side.

Never mind, I think we'll be ok today, have confidence.

The experts had their way and we went with the full first team v Burnley. This is what happens. As forecasted by anyone with any nous.

 

[Toffeelover]

The experts had their way and we went with the full first team v Burnley. This is what happens. As forecasted by anyone with any nous.

I was with you on that Dave.

 

[jonnyboy316]

The experts had their way and we went with the full first team v Burnley. This is what happens. As forecasted by anyone with any nous.

Strange one as he had the sore muscle going into the midweek game

 

[Cjplennon]

Strange one as he had the sore muscle going into the midweek game

Well after so many years without any silverware we need to try and win a cup somehow to break the rut. I think playing a strong squad was a good call.
Sounds like a minor thing for Onana and the boys are doing well without him so far. Any PL team needs a squad, you can not rely on the same 11 all season without a bit of rotation.

 

[Bebeto]

Missed him a lot today...gana had a solid performance, but onana is a step above.

 

[Marius57]

Missed him running the ball out and progressing it. Gana had a good solid game but I think Onana is becoming pivotal to how we play and how we counter.

 

[Vaughan]

hopefully back in for palace on saturday, need him against some of their grocks, and their skilful players too

 

[formerly manx toffee]

Did he come off injured ?

 

[GrandOldSte117]

Did he come off injured ?

Wasn't clear but imagine he wasn't 100% fit

 

[Tony’s Carp]

Did he come off injured ?

According to Dyche he was still being impeded a bit by his injury.

I wonder if Dyche was also being a bit clever: if he plays 90 he'd be expected to go away with Belgium, but taking him off because of the injury maybe gives us the excuse to WD him.

 

[Bebeto]

Wasn't clear but imagine he wasn't 100% fit

Yet will probably play the next 2 belgium games for the full 90...hopefully he gets at least the midweek match rest.

 

[Amokachi1995]

Thought him and Garner struggled a bit today. Is he suspended for the man u match for that booking?