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RDZ did say in the pre-match for Burnley (might have been Brentford) that Julio wouldn't be available until the new year (and the intimation was that it could be well into it), having hinted at a return in 2023 a few press conferences previously.

Agree on the first point, wouldn't go as far as you on the second. I suppose it depends how Pedro (who has played there) gets on and is used, but across the front four, it's on the right that we might need an addition.

He's been called Encisco (as in San Francisco) so many times, can't we go for that?

Agreed about his turning, it's so difficult to read. That and his shooting stands out so far.

The way he turns is delicious. Brilliant performance.

It's going to take a while for slowcoaches like me to pick that one up. It's a mixture of brilliance and ...

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Thought he was excellent today in his half an hour. Caused them so many problems. His recent performances have been very encouraging which is just as well as, with all the forthcoming fixtures and Moder, Lallana and Sarmiento out for all of most of the season, we're going to need him on form.

Good post. Two things on Enciso: -- a poster a while back noted his shooting ability which, for me, is what makes him stand out -- whether he stays next season or goes out on loan will be influenced by whether we have European football or not. We'll need a deeper squad if we do

Not so sure our signings generate a response nationally

He learnt that at Palace :jester:

I'd agree with that too, and add that he'll need to bulk out to manage the physicality of the PL, but both he and the club will be well aware of that.

Well, I thought Enciso looked extremely promising in the 45 minutes he played today. Very good at carrying the ball, better still at engineering time/space for himself, very difficult for opponents to read what he's going to do.

Good chance that Khadra and Enciso are loaned. Really can't see much likelihood of the others, unless Mitoma wants to stay at USG and play in the European competition.

Agreed. Naylor is extremely reliable.

If he didn't already speak English, it's worth adding that he nearly signed in January and, even though he didn't, he would have been aware of our continued interest, so seems likely that he might have gone on a crash course.