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Ian Maatsen

El regreso said:
Ashley Cole is almost twice the size of Maatsen and levels above him. 
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Ashley Cole is just 2.5 inches taller than Maatsen - and Cole is smaller than the majority of RB/LBs that play in the EPL at the moment.

I am not saying Maatsen would have proven to be Ash Cole levels of quality, or good enough for a starting spot..... but he didnt get a chance and was played out of position when he was given the chance.

 
nonotnowjim said:
Ashley Cole is just 2.5 inches taller than Maatsen - and Cole is smaller than the majority of RB/LBs that play in the EPL at the moment.

I am not saying Maatsen would have proven to be Ash Cole levels of quality, or good enough for a starting spot..... but he didnt get a chance and was played out of position when he was given the chance.
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Maatsen isn't even the smallest fullback in the league. He should have been given at least a few games at left back to prove himself. 

 
dkw said:
Ashley Cole is 11 foot tall?
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Body build wise and he’s taller,  Ashley Cole is infinitely stronger and quicker than him. 

This obsession with Maatsen at LB is baffling. 
 

I like the kids but he’s not suited to this league at a top level team.
 

And for the Lamptey  comparison, again Lamptey from what I have seen is stronger and quicker than him.

Physicality is key and he hasn’t got it.

 
El regreso said:
 Ashley Cole is infinitely quicker than him.
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El regreso said:
Body build wise and he’s taller,  Ashley Cole is infinitely stronger and quicker than him. 

This obsession with Maatsen at LB is baffling. 
 

I like the kids but he’s not suited to this league at a top level team.
 

And for the Lamptey  comparison, again Lamptey from what I have seen is stronger and quicker than him.

Physicality is key and he hasn’t got it.
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Not to mention that Lamptey still couldn't get in the Brighton team when he was fit and available ...

De Zerbi did his best to try and fit him in somewhere (played him "out of position" at RW and LB) but only twice in 9 appearances this season in his proper RB slot.  Sounds familiar 🙂 

 
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Maatsen isn't ash cole but he wasn't given a single chance and has immediately done well in his first game in the bundesliga against a lowly opponent.

So nothing is proven but many of us will be forever convinced that Poch could have given him a game or two when Colwill was clearly a beginner at left back.

I have watched several times a presentation on how to give presentations and the presenter made the point that knowledge is more important than ability using the example of him an old guy who knew how to ski being better than an olympic figure skating medallist he was on the slopes with who was just learning to ski. She would eventually be far better but at that point he was much better. He knew what he was doing, she had athleticism but no knowledge.

 
Sexyfootball said:
Not to mention that Lamptey still couldn't get in the Brighton team when he was fit and available ...

De Zerbi did his best to try and fit him in somewhere (played him "out of position" at RW and LB) but only twice in 9 appearances this season in his proper RB slot.  Sounds familiar 🙂 
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I just don't understand Maatsen debate. Manager trying to hide player weaknesses and utilize their strength yet fans are complaining

Some people think

Maatsen - Martinez - Lindelof - Lamptey 

Is normal 

And 

Ake - Dias - Ankanji - Stones 

Is hipster 

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Bob stark said:
I just don't understand Maatsen debate. Manager trying to hide player weaknesses and utilize their strength yet fans are complaining

Some people think

Maatsen - Martinez - Lindelof - Lamptey 

Is normal 

And 

Ake - Dias - Ankanji - Stones 

Is hipster 

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫
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We don't have Martinez, Lindelof or Lamptey in our team so not really sure the relevance? Where is anyone saying play a full hobbit backline?

At the same time where is anyone saying City's backline is hipster? Rico Lewis is only an inch taller than Maatsen and Pep has no problem using him. 

Strange post.

 
Bob stark said:
I just don't understand Maatsen debate. Manager trying to hide player weaknesses and utilize their strength yet fans are complaining

Some people think

Maatsen - Martinez - Lindelof - Lamptey 

Is normal 

And 

Ake - Dias - Ankanji - Stones 

Is hipster 

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫
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The problem here is you think the only way to hide Maatsen's weakness is to play him in a completely different position. You can still hide his weakness and utilize his strengths by playing him in his regular position. 

 
Bob stark said:
I just don't understand Maatsen debate. Manager trying to hide player weaknesses and utilize their strength yet fans are complaining

Some people think

Maatsen - Martinez - Lindelof - Lamptey 

Is normal 

And 

Ake - Dias - Ankanji - Stones 

Is hipster 

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫
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Once again no one has said this, if you want to keep doing this false equivalency sh*t then don`t be surprised when everyone is sick of your bullsh*t.

 
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