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Acquitted himself very well today did Pascal and a charming representative of our club :clap:

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whiteswan wrote: Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:34 pm The laydees love him :love: :)
What a lovely looking boy :)
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I still maintain Struijk is going to become a top player in a few years, and hopefully for us. Consistency will come with more minutes and no one can expect him to be on top of his game at such a young age and with (mostly) bit part appearances in no settled position.

He is good in the air, reads the game well defensively, and though off sorts yesterday with his passing, he is a good passer too. His excellent passing was evident in the DM position at the end of last season when he got a fair few minutes. I remember him sending Poveda free with a wonderful cross field diagonal pass along the ground, where Poveda dutifully set up Shackleton.

Also appears to have a good character too.
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Lumiukko wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:40 pm I still maintain Struijk is going to become a top player in a few years, and hopefully for us. Consistency will come with more minutes and no one can expect him to be on top of his game at such a young age and with (mostly) bit part appearances in no settled position.

He is good in the air, reads the game well defensively, and though off sorts yesterday with his passing, he is a good passer too. His excellent passing was evident in the DM position at the end of last season when he got a fair few minutes. I remember him sending Poveda free with a wonderful cross field diagonal pass along the ground, where Poveda dutifully set up Shackleton.

Also appears to have a good character too.
Spot on have liked him from the get go...think I made a comment to the effect that he reminded me somewhat of Cruyff whith his lower body build ...I am glad he is younger
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Pascal Struijk vs. West Brom:

121 touches
94% pass accuracy
107/114 succ. passes
9/9 succ. long passes :ok:
8 duels won
6 aerial duels won Flexed :ok:
6 ball recoveries
4 clearances
2 tackles won
1 interception
1 clean sheet

Faultless defensive display and excellent on the ball :clap: :clap: :clap:



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1964white wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:31 am Pascal Struijk vs. West Brom:

121 touches
94% pass accuracy
107/114 succ. passes
9/9 succ. long passes :ok:
8 duels won
6 aerial duels won Flexed :ok:
6 ball recoveries
4 clearances
2 tackles won
1 interception
1 clean sheet

Faultless defensive display and excellent on the ball :clap: :clap: :clap:

Pascal did brilliantly mate, MOTM for me :clap:
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I think it would be a huge mistake to bring Cooper back in instead of Strujik, assuming that they are now competing for the left side CB position. Ayling and Strujik have formed a really solid partnership in a very short time, and what we need more than anything is stability at the back. I would be annoyed if Cooper came back in and we lost 4-0 to spurs with a load of goals conceded from set pieces.
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CHAPELALLMAN wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:56 am I think it would be a huge mistake to bring Cooper back in instead of Strujik, assuming that they are now competing for the left side CB position. Ayling and Strujik have formed a really solid partnership in a very short time, and what we need more than anything is stability at the back. I would be annoyed if Cooper came back in and we lost 4-0 to spurs with a load of goals conceded from set pieces.
On the performances & results of late. Ayling & Struijk appear to be the best combination so far Chapel

I've been screaming for Struijk to start since Koch got injured, now we have two CB's who compliment each other, one excellent on the ground & the aerial presence of Pascal who actually wins important challenges in the air

Sentiment needs to be abolished from here on!
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1964white wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:11 am On the performances & results of late. Ayling & Struijk appear to be the best combination so far Chapel

I've been screaming for Struijk to start since Koch got injured, now we have two CB's who compliment each other, one excellent on the ground & the aerial presence of Pascal who actually wins important challenges in the air

Sentiment needs to be abolished from here on!
Agreed !
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Excellent performance last evening and a player of serious quality. He has got all the attributes to make it, calm head, good positioning, good physical presence, good in the air and excellent with both feet. That position is now his to hold, and he will get better with first team football.

I’d be surprised to see anyone step in ahead of him now until his performance drops, based on how Bielsa picks his first team.
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Kind of glad we missed out on Gvardiol now, as it's allowed Struijk to develop. He will go right to the top. Be a shame to see him dropped if Koch or Llorente return this year.

Interesting everyone thought Hugo Diaz would be the star of that U23s side, but it's been Struijk who's made it to the first team.
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SG90 wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:19 pm Kind of glad we missed out on Gvardiol now, as it's allowed Struijk to develop. He will go right to the top. Be a shame to see him dropped if Koch or Llorente return this year.

Interesting everyone thought Hugo Diaz would be the star of that U23s side, but it's been Struijk who's made it to the first team.
If we ever get 3 senior center backs available again. Yeah, he'll probably miss out. But just shows that there's no hurry to rush anyone back. Really like the way Strujik is developing. IT's fine because all top teams need 4 quality CB's and we look like we have that now.

Speaking of the 23's I think Casey and Cresswell will make the grade too. They might spend a season on loan next year but they're both top quality.
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Pascal Struijk vs. Leicester:

83 touches
55/67 successful passes (most on pitch) :star:
5 clearances (most on pitch) :star:
4 interceptions
4 ball recoveries
3/3 headed clearances :star:
2/2 tackles won
1 blocked shot
0 dribbled past

An impressive display and completed the most passes. :clape:

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Back in his proper position and looks all the better for it.
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Struijk, apart from a couple of mistakes was immense today when it mattered. Class CB and I mentioned after the Newcastle game it would give him confidence which it seems he's really building. FFS let's not move him out of position again. Also genius move by MB to switch Cooper back to LCB as I wonder if Brendan Rogers might have expected Cooper at RCB (Struijk being more two-footed than Cooper). Hopefully Pascal stays injury free but Casey and Cresswell will be stalwarts on the bench for a while which is great experience for them. If we're hammering a team I'd love MB to give a few minutes to Cresswell.
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Well deserved Pasc :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Just reading Robert Martinez has asked Pascal to choose Belguim over Holland for his international career. He's played for the Dutch under 17's but qualifies to play for Belguim as his mom is Belgian.
High praise indeed.
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Fridge wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:40 am

Well deserved Pasc :clap: :clap: :clap:
Beat me to it Fridge :)
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Fridge wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:40 am

Well deserved Pasc :clap: :clap: :clap:
gessa wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:40 am Just reading Robert Martinez has asked Pascal to choose Belguim over Holland for his international career. He's played for the Dutch under 17's but qualifies to play for Belguim as his mom is Belgian.
High praise indeed.

Great minds...
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Good news...you know I forget Pascal is only 21... the future really is looking bright ...
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