the special one

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Almost Dons 2-0...

Diego Moreira didn't do much v Wrexham, why expect him to do anything tonight? Mediocre players, mediocre outcomes.

Misplaced faith in a mediocre GK 1 Pochettino 0

Reminds me of Ziyech in the way he cuts inside, which isn't a bad thing given his age. Just hope he's ready to hit the ground running. Considering what we've spent could we have signed the likes of Diaby/Chiesa?

A few quality goals and he's flavour of the month, don't rate him at all.

Did the first part well leading up to the goal, intercepting the pass, but then proceeded to give it away. Live and learn hopefully.

Like the look of Carlton Morris, can we sign him before Friday night? 😬

Mugs if we let him go, one of the few midfielders who can actually score goals from midfield, and with Chukwuemeka/Nkunku injured we're severely lacking in that department.

Reminds me of Nicolas Pepe, and that isn't a compliment. The difficulty with players like Mudryk/Madueke is they may need a run in the team to gain form/momentum - but how long will they need?

Can't be too critical about a 19 year old's marking at a set piece, you'd think one of Silva/Disasi/Colwill would be covering the back post. Impressive performance nonetheless.

Felt sorry for him, never easy for a midfielder to be asked to play at right back. If anyone's to blame it's Poch for bringing off Gusto.

Seems he could be a good fit, he's no Federico Chiesa but arguably Forest's best player last season and I'm not overly confident we're a goal threat on the right flank.

Just seen that, result! 🤣

Still has a lot to prove he's up with there with the likes of Caicedo, Bellingham, Tonali, Tchoumeni, etc. For me it's only a good signing if we sign Caicedo.

A positive start, we look a team that can be competitive against top opposition. Question remains if we can put so-called 'lesser opposition' to the sword. If we can get the defence right I feel we could have a good season, Newcastle last year would be good benchmark.

Harsh maybe but he didn't offer anything, didn't hold up the ball, didn't create chances. Elliott looked a threat and is only 20.

Dodgy start but grew into the game and linked up well - in the position he plays needs to be a goal threat.

Linked up well with Reece first half, that's the only positive.

Looked a bit out of his depth, not sure what his best position is.

Did alright, hopefully with more minutes he'll be more clinical with the finish. Just hope he stays fit/avoid getting kicked in the balls, no Jackson/Nkunku would put us in a difficult position.

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Played some cracking forward passes v Dortmund, looks like he can also play as a DM or RB/LB?

In terms of CL qualification I think our only saving grace this season will be if the leading pack doesn't break away (which going by preseason looks a possibility) and we can put a decent run together. Conversely however I still think we may struggle to break away and be part of the relegation scrap (with all the change and inexperience are we really any better than Fulham/Brighton/Nottm Forest?)