Like the way he is always looking to get the ball forward and not constantly turning back on himself the way some full backs have a tendency to do for fear of losing possession
Cracking little player. Although a work in progress I am surprised at how assured his defensive game is - as we have seen, and Bowyer mentions, he is not afraid to get stuck in.
Probably easy to do when you got people like Chuks, and Innis on the pitch to back you up.
You reckon? I think he gets caught out of position quite a bit and jumps in too often. Not knocking the lad, fantastic for an 18 year old and who will only get better. Just not 100% sure his future is at left-back, think he'll be a better LM.
It's interesting how we talk about not throwing our kids in too early and yet the Chelski teenagers that come to us slot straight in to physical. competitive football.
It's interesting how we talk about not throwing our kids in too early and yet the Chelski teenagers that come to us slot straight in to physical. competitive football.
Levels though. A top teenage player at Chelsea will likely be amongst the best footballers of his age in Europe.
They dominate youth football in this country, reaching 9 of the last 11 FA Youth cup finals, and winning 7.
Since the UEFA Youth league (basically an U19 Champions league) was set up 7 years ago, they've reached 4 finals, winning 2.
He always wants the ball. Even when he's not in space. Do agree he jumps in a bit over eager at times but that's easily fixed. He's a pleasure to watch play at the moment. And I love his competitiveness, he's a hard worker and to see someone of his size whack other players back is brilliant
Cracking little player. Although a work in progress I am surprised at how assured his defensive game is - as we have seen, and Bowyer mentions, he is not afraid to get stuck in.
Probably easy to do when you got people like Chuks, and Innis on the pitch to back you up.
You reckon? I think he gets caught out of position quite a bit and jumps in too often. Not knocking the lad, fantastic for an 18 year old and who will only get better. Just not 100% sure his future is at left-back, think he'll be a better LM.
Oh, I'm not saying his defensive side is outstanding. But considering when he signed we heard about how strong his attacking play was compared to the defensive side I think it's very solid.
You've got to remember he is part of a team which kept 6 clean sheets, often when the left side had been targeted as well.
I hadn't realised that when was shoved into the hoardings, it was right next to that (disabled?) photographer, it could have been really nasty if they had collided
Love his reaction there at the final whistle. Sometimes you think a loan player might not be too fussed, but he seems to really care.
I bet he's really up for this. He's 18 years old and really wants to make his mark.
He's playing League football, when most of his same age Chelsea Academy mates are left behind still playing 'soft' development matches at training grounds.
Get promoted I reckon Bowyer would go straight back in for another season if he continues as he’s started!! looks a better player than Dasilva was for us.
I would ask the ref to look at the yellow today (I know it can't be appealed) - if he had asked the lino, or just had a word instead of bringing out a card. He obviously did not see what happened. Maatsen was en route to the keeper with the ball.
I would ask the ref to look at the yellow today (I know it can't be appealed) - if he had asked the lino, or just had a word instead of bringing out a card. He obviously did not see what happened. Maatsen was en route to the keeper with the ball.
Bad refs in L1 - nothing changes.
Maatsen then retaliated
I would have rested him on Wednesday anyway. He's played a massive number of games for an 18 year old
I would ask the ref to look at the yellow today (I know it can't be appealed) - if he had asked the lino, or just had a word instead of bringing out a card. He obviously did not see what happened. Maatsen was en route to the keeper with the ball.
Bad refs in L1 - nothing changes.
Maatsen then retaliated
I would have rested him on Wednesday anyway. He's played a massive number of games for an 18 year old
Feel like he has certainly not been as good as his early performances indicated he may be.
But that being said he is only 18, learning, and we've kept 7 clean sheets when he has played the full 90 minutes and picked up a couple of assists as well.
Initially looked like Chelsea had loaned him to us because they felt guilty for pulling Gallagher. A player far above league one standard. Struggle to think of a player that has gone so far backwards in such a short space of time.
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They dominate youth football in this country, reaching 9 of the last 11 FA Youth cup finals, and winning 7.
Since the UEFA Youth league (basically an U19 Champions league) was set up 7 years ago, they've reached 4 finals, winning 2.
You've got to remember he is part of a team which kept 6 clean sheets, often when the left side had been targeted as well.
He's playing League football, when most of his same age Chelsea Academy mates are left behind still playing 'soft' development matches at training grounds.
https://instagram.com/maatsen_?igshid=1e9pvdzjuj3oe
looks a better player than Dasilva was for us.
Last 5 league games he has had 5 bookings and is suspended for MK Franchise
Bad refs in L1 - nothing changes.
He'll be back in our starting line-up very soon, mind
I would have rested him on Wednesday anyway. He's played a massive number of games for an 18 year old
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-boss-makes-admission-over-on-loan-chelsea-defender/
passing - x
tacking - x
vision - x
goals - x
But that being said he is only 18, learning, and we've kept 7 clean sheets when he has played the full 90 minutes and picked up a couple of assists as well.
So can't be all that bad.