Re: Martin Ødegaard discussion

by Adit Fri Jan 31, 2020 5:50 pm

Against osassuna .

4 one on one chances created. One scored.

3 set piece headers created. One scored.

1 set piece direct free kick scored.

Unbelievable game from the wonder kid.

by Valkyrja Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:17 pm

we’re going against our second best and most talented player Laughing

by Mamad Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:22 pm

Modric repalcement cheers

by Cyborg Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:06 am

Mamad wrote:Modric repalcement

Van de Beek :coffee:

by Valkyrja Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:16 am

Cyborg wrote:
Mamad wrote:Modric repalcement

Van de Beek

who ?

by Doc Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:32 am

Cyborg wrote:
Mamad wrote:Modric repalcement

Van de Beek

He could be but at the same time, Odegaard is just too good to be letting go to waste.

by Thimmy Sat Feb 01, 2020 2:38 am

by Thimmy on Mon 24 Feb 2014, 07:05 wrote:Some of you guys seem to rate him a lot higher than I do. I've never been a huge fan of his. He's definitely a good player, but I don't understand how or where some of you guys see this extraordinary potential in him. He did well against a lacklustre Elche. It was a deserved man of the match performance, and I applaud him for working his socks off, but I don't see him developing into a permanent Xabi Alonso replacement. Of course, I'd love to be wrong about this, but I've yet to be convinced that he's good enough for our manager to consider using him over Alonso, against the sides that actually matter. Will he develop into a player that we can rely on against the heavyweights of the future? I don't see it. He's certainly younger and more mobile than Xabi, and I'm sure he's got qualities that Xabi's always been lacking, but it's the end-product that counts.

Man, Illaramendi sure didn’t live up to the hype. He’s been alright for Sociedad, but he’s nowhere near the level of talent that some of you projected him to be at. Turns 30 in about a month, as well.

by Thimmy Thu Jun 18, 2020 4:45 pm

Looks like Martin will likely be staying with Sociedad throughout next season. If they manage to stay in the top 4 this season, they’re looking at Champions League football during his final year there. I don’t think they have the overall quality to get very far, but it should be interesting to see how he performs in the European competition.

His last performance against Osasuna is possibly the most underwhelming I’ve ever seen from him outside of our Castilla, but he showed spirit, and even tried to motivate his team mates when they looked tired and uninspired, and I think that shows that he’s grown a lot as a person.

Update: Real Sociedad lost their match against Alavès and are now down to 6th place after their second poor performance in just as many games since the league re-started.

by Doc Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:37 am

Only took in the extended highlights but a spirited performance is all you can really say because an actual performance (from any La Real player) was pretty hard to spot in this match.

I doubt the full match proved any different.

by Thimmy Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:23 pm

Doc wrote:Only took in the extended highlights but a spirited performance is all you can really say because an actual performance (from any La Real player) was pretty hard to spot in this match.

I doubt the full match proved any different.

Yeah, I missed the match against Alaves, but if it was anything like their match against Osasuna, then I’m not surprised that they lost. I’ve seen and heard Oyarzabal described as a wonderkid a few times, but I rarely ever get the impression that he deserves that description. Apart from him, Martin, and sporadic good performances from Isak, Portu and Willian José, the rest pod the team often leaves a lot to be desired.

They seem able to punch above their weight class when the synergy is right, but their mediocrity becomes very apparent whenever they’re incapable of playing as unit.

by The Madrid One Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:41 pm

Here's a video by an alleged Doctor of Physio, talking about Odegaard's patella tendinopathy. Apparently he's starting today against Levante, maybe signs the injury is not too bad, or in the worst case, a sign of negligence.

by Mr Nick09 Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:46 pm

My advice, dont trust know it all YouTube doctors. I'm not gonna watch that to give him more views

by Thimmy Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:13 pm

Our national team coach says in a press conference that Martin Ødegaard’s «jumper’s knee» may result in him being excluded from the next few international team matches.

A damn shame for my NT, as he makes our midfield tick and brings an element of unpredictability to it, but I’m more concerned about how much of an impact this injury will have on his professional future.

by Mr Nick09 Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:40 pm

It’s normal because technically he is rehabbing. Since they have chosen a conservative treatment he needs light work and rest at this point

by Thimmy Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:08 pm

Yeah, it's normal, but I hope the extent of the injury doesn't have longer term consequences to his performance level, as it sometimes does.

by Valkyrja Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:11 am

God I can't wait to see this guy playing for us, he's class.

by Thimmy Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:14 am

Apparently, he tested positive for Covid after our match against Real Sociedad. The PCR tests can sometimes give inaccurate results, so he’s going to take another one. The result of the second test will be revealed today. He won’t be featured in the match against Betis.

by AlphaBeast Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:25 am

LOL how can you run for so long with Covid?

isn't severe shortness of breath and weakness of lung capacity one of the main symptoms...

by Thimmy Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:44 am

People react differently to it. Also, it’s not yet confirmed that he has it.

by Valkyrja Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:28 am

He's ok.

by Thimmy Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:27 pm

He's taken the second test, and it came back negative. They're now preparing a third test. What the hell is going on? lol

by Freeza Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:28 pm

False positives. They’re very normal

by Perucho21 Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:16 pm

All tests came back negative. Everyone's available for the game against Betis

by Thimmy Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:00 pm

Ødegaard had a really poor match against Serbia in the Nations League a few days ago, in a match where we struggled to get the ball past the halfway line, and he looked uncharacteristically anonymous, jaded, and lacking in risk-taking.

He completely flipped the script against Romania today, by showing some great ball control, threading multiple, defense-splitting passes through to our strikers, and bagging himself two assists. Worked tirelessly in defense, and was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, himself. This is the version of him that I want to see play for us. I don't think even Valverde has the lungs to perform like that twice in succession, though lol.

by FennecFox7 Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:03 pm

Odegaard should 100% never be behind Isco in the pecking order. Night and day difference. Isco will turn around in the same place 10 times and pass back while Ødegaard actually tries to progress the play and create.

by Adit Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:03 am

Ode don't have runners infront of him to release those through balls in Madrid. I think he is not compatible with Benz.

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