Official: Soualiho Meite Thread - Page 2

milanator · 24-01-2021, 01:43

He’s a bit of a passanger, isn’t he?
Offensive game of course can only partly be held against him, he’s not an AM. However defensive/workrate-wise he is really lacking, today and also in his first game.

helloAgain · 24-01-2021, 02:47

Positioning was bad when it came to defending but not really his fault. Pioli took a gamble and it didn't work.

Benz_1803 · 24-01-2021, 03:55

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Maldini

Pingu · 24-01-2021, 11:40

Don't think we can put too much blame on him. Only been with the squad a few days and won't fully integrate with the "system" as we would want. That, and he played in AM. It was the whole approach of a more defensive game after our strong first 5-10 minutes that let Atalanta just run at us and lose control that was the issue. In turn, Meite then looked poor as he was unable to do much about it.

milanator · 24-01-2021, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Pingu

Don't think we can put too much blame on him. Only been with the squad a few days and won't fully integrate with the "system" as we would want. That, and he played in AM. It was the whole approach of a more defensive game after our strong first 5-10 minutes that let Atalanta just run at us and lose control that was the issue. In turn, Meite then looked poor as he was unable to do much about it.

Tracking back is not rocket science, he doesn't have a good defensive work rate and even if you don't move perfectly in defense at least trying does something. I mean Hakan is also not a stellar defender but he always tries his best.
Even in his first game when played as a CDM he was shite in that respect, jogging back while a Kessie (who started the game) was doing a sprint to help out in defense.

From a DM, even when new to the team, you should be able to expect more. So far he suffers from the same lack of defensive cohesiveness that Krunic shows and which makes him undesirable for the double pivot.

That he is not an AM is not his fault, just don't repeat this experiment.

helloAgain · 25-01-2021, 05:53

For midfielders, tracking is much harder than you think. I'd actually say it is one of the most difficult task. For a CAM its even harder. For wingers, it is easy because you just have to follow the touchline.

Mario · 26-01-2021, 22:51

Damn finding it hard in seeing much hope in this guy, he’s got far too many gaps and dumb moments in his game

Would make sense why he’s impressed at first in Italy (physique, fast, good in air and can dribble) but he’s just too much of a passenger in every sense

Pingu · 26-01-2021, 22:58

Can't blame him for the freekick. Lautaro literally diving:
https://twitter.com/AC_MilanFR/statu...84489572978695

VooDooDoll · 26-01-2021, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Pingu

Can't blame him for the freekick. Lautaro literally diving:
https://twitter.com/AC_MilanFR/statu...84489572978695

its shit angle and view to call it

ToonInvader · 26-01-2021, 23:07

useless tnite tbh

Shiby · 26-01-2021, 23:07

He lost the ball just seconds before and then Lautaro dived. A bad game allaround from him. Even the assist was more of a fluke and Ibra being Ibra.

Sheva0172 · 26-01-2021, 23:12

He also assisted Lautaro on his 1 vs 1. He was abysmal.

MilanMB · 26-01-2021, 23:12

Doesn't look good thus far, seems nervous and hesitant. But give him time, he's been given too much responsibility in a short time. Thrown right in the fire.

fray · 26-01-2021, 23:15

I'll still allow him time to prove himself. I'm sure this careless approach with the ball is manageable under Pioli.

Sven · 26-01-2021, 23:31

He seem to have some things going for him with the ball on feet, his movement, specially runs upfield and so on. I'm still not sure what he is defensively.

I just hope he gets over those clumsy tackles and lapses with the ball on feet. If that's a feature of his game he will not last here.

Hitchens · 27-01-2021, 00:01

Forza Meite!

milanator · 27-01-2021, 00:32

Work rate is still atrocious, positioning luckily improved.

Also someone probably had a talk with him and told him that he should cut the clowning a bit.

So far a clear send back.

Massaro94 · 27-01-2021, 07:03

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Originally Posted by ToonInvader

useless tnite tbh

Got the assist.

Thenebra · 27-01-2021, 07:13

Start running!

Youth · 27-01-2021, 08:23

Let this player time. It must be so hard to play in a team without preparation.

24-01-2021, 11:40	#24
Pingu Revolution Join Date: Aug 2017	Don't think we can put too much blame on him. Only been with the squad a few days and won't fully integrate with the "system" as we would want. That, and he played in AM. It was the whole approach of a more defensive game after our strong first 5-10 minutes that let Atalanta just run at us and lose control that was the issue. In turn, Meite then looked poor as he was unable to do much about it. The Life of Pigeon Trilogy: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY01t_L-W_w Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AkoRera85o Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QIw9nnbXBE

26-01-2021, 22:51	#27
Mario AC Milan Icon Join Date: Jul 2012	Damn finding it hard in seeing much hope in this guy, he’s got far too many gaps and dumb moments in his game Would make sense why he’s impressed at first in Italy (physique, fast, good in air and can dribble) but he’s just too much of a passenger in every sense .

26-01-2021, 22:58	#28
Pingu Revolution Join Date: Aug 2017	Can't blame him for the freekick. Lautaro literally diving: https://twitter.com/AC_MilanFR/statu...84489572978695 The Life of Pigeon Trilogy: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY01t_L-W_w Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AkoRera85o Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QIw9nnbXBE

26-01-2021, 23:07	#30
ToonInvader 4th GK Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Belgium Fav. Players: Maldini, Davids, Schweinsteiger, Bergkamp, Jonah Hill	useless tnite tbh 1899 "Life goes on. Otherwise, Maradonna would still play football. I am now the coach of AC Milan. But in a few years, I'll be back in Livorno, fishing on a raft in the middle of the sea " M.A.

26-01-2021, 23:12	#32
Sheva0172 AC Milan Legend Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Fav. Players: Shevchenko, Maldini, Pippo, Nesta	He also assisted Lautaro on his 1 vs 1. He was abysmal. San Paolo

24-01-2021, 01:43	#21
milanator AC Milan Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austria	He’s a bit of a passanger, isn’t he? Offensive game of course can only partly be held against him, he’s not an AM. However defensive/workrate-wise he is really lacking, today and also in his first game.

24-01-2021, 02:47	#22
helloAgain AC Milan Legend Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: kathmandu	Positioning was bad when it came to defending but not really his fault. Pioli took a gamble and it didn't work.

24-01-2021, 03:55	#23
Benz_1803 classic 1994 Join Date: Jun 2011 Fav. Players: Milan legendary	. Maldini

25-01-2021, 05:53	#26
helloAgain AC Milan Legend Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: kathmandu	For midfielders, tracking is much harder than you think. I'd actually say it is one of the most difficult task. For a CAM its even harder. For wingers, it is easy because you just have to follow the touchline.

26-01-2021, 23:12	#33
MilanMB Serendipity Join Date: Sep 2009 Fav. Players: Maldini - Nesta - Gattuso	Doesn't look good thus far, seems nervous and hesitant. But give him time, he's been given too much responsibility in a short time. Thrown right in the fire. GOAT

26-01-2021, 23:15	#34
fray Casciavit Join Date: May 2017	I'll still allow him time to prove himself. I'm sure this careless approach with the ball is manageable under Pioli.

26-01-2021, 23:31	#35
Sven Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009	He seem to have some things going for him with the ball on feet, his movement, specially runs upfield and so on. I'm still not sure what he is defensively. I just hope he gets over those clumsy tackles and lapses with the ball on feet. If that's a feature of his game he will not last here.

27-01-2021, 00:01	#36
Hitchens Trophies incoming Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Norway Fav. Players: Tier 1: Maldini, Nesta - Tier 2: Kaká, Seedorf, Shevchenko, Serginho	Forza Meite!

27-01-2021, 00:32	#37
milanator AC Milan Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austria	Work rate is still atrocious, positioning luckily improved. Also someone probably had a talk with him and told him that he should cut the clowning a bit. So far a clear send back.

27-01-2021, 07:13	#39
Thenebra AC Milan Icon Join Date: Jun 2017	Start running! Sometimes Maybe Good Sometimes Maybe Shit

27-01-2021, 08:23	#40
Youth World Cup Winner Join Date: Apr 2010	Let this player time. It must be so hard to play in a team without preparation. Endless Continuous Quality Improvement