24 - Thomas Vermaelen

[Deco 20]

Vermaldini with another stunna.

Vermenbauer

 

[te amo barca]

He deserves to play in the starting 11 until Umtiti returns.

 

[Raketa10]

Ver-yol!

 

[Barcaman]

Thought he made 3 bad calls when he failed to react to crosses and mark his man.

 

[Leong157]

Thought he made 3 bad calls when he failed to react to crosses and mark his man.

Those crosses are hard to defend for any defender. We are just used to Umtiti level of greatness.

 

[Sultan]

Despite the couple of errors he looked decent. He just needs to keep his game simple and he will be alright.

 

[Raketa10]

Thought he made 3 bad calls when he failed to react to crosses and mark his man.

He has been decent and that’s more than you can expect from a player who has been injured 24/7 and who has played only 90 minutes in Copa before Umtiti got injured.

 

[Windhook]

Another good performance. Very confident on the sliding tackles.

 

[draconifire]

Is pretty legit when fit and well drilled. Let's see how long he can continue this. Would be funny if he benches Pique.

 

[evilhita666]

Thought he made 3 bad calls when he failed to react to crosses and mark his man.

I agree... It took hima while to settle into the game...

 

[Kohe321]

Defensively he's a pretty solid CB, and he does have a high level of technique on the ball. For example, his passing and touch are mostly on point. It's such a shame that he's made of glass though, because the defensive aspect of the game has a lot to do with confidence and rhythm, which he never got a chance to build up uninterrupted. Considering how little he has actually played, I think he's done a stellar job with the minutes given since Umtiti got injured.

 

[Galning]

The Verminator.

 

[Xaviniesta]

I cant wait for the Mundo Deportivo/SPORT headlines when Vermaelen pockets "bbc"

 

[xXKonan]

Assuming he plays in the Classico as Mascherano should return in time for Deportivo.

But with the uncertainty surrounding Masche, and if Verm stays fit I wouldn't be surprised if he got the nod to play in the Classico.

 

[Windhook]

Given Masche's recent transfer request I doubt he'll start the El Clasico or any other match. Vermaelen played full 90 minutes in the last matches, so he is better condition, focus and preparation. I believe Valverde will stick with Vermaelen until Umtiti returns.