[Albion] Webster

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

Couldn’t see anything regarding Webster’s injury. Any updates?

 

[Stat Brother]

No update but he didn't half look out of sorts playing De Zerbiball, on Saturday.

I'll admit I have had moments wondering about Websters future.
The fella is a top EPL centre back, but is he a De Zerbi centre back?

 

[BLOCK F]

Couldn’t see anything regarding Webster’s injury. Any updates?

Think I read somewhere that RDZ said it wasn’t a big problem or words to that effect.
In reply to Stat’s post, I get the feeling that he isn’t a De Zerbi cb and wouldn’t be surprised to see him leave at the end of the season. He would be quickly
snapped up by another club providing he doesn’t have another lengthy spell on the injury sidelines.

 

[portslade seagull]

Seems to be made of glass which isn't very good when you play CB

 

[JBizzle]

Think I read somewhere that RDZ said it wasn’t a big problem or words to that effect.
In reply to Stat’s post, I get the feeling that he isn’t a De Zerbi cb and wouldn’t be surprised to see him leave at the end of the season. He would be quickly
snapped up by another club providing he doesn’t have another lengthy spell on the injury sidelines.

This is the key piece for me.

Hopefully, he's not out long term because his injury record is appalling for a 28 year old in their prime (he averages 27 games a season out of 38). He's also admitted to taking a game or two minimum to get up to speed again, and De Zerbi's style needs absolute match sharpness both physically and mentally to execute.

I actually think he does suit his style, and his return has been quicker than usual but I question whether he's fit enough for long enough to become a genuine regular. If fit, he starts but sadly that's a big "if"

 

[Mackenzie]

I dont think he’ll play against palace. I wonder if it’ll be Van Hecke or Colwill?

 

[RandyWanger]

Colwill on the bench but didn't come on. Maybe RDZ 'saving him' for Palace.

 

[Napper]

I think he gives away too many sloppy passes a game for him to be a shoe in playing RDZ ball.

He can be very good but seems to have at least 3 brain farts a game.

Good squad player but prefer Colwill given the choice.

Need to see more from Van Hecke before assess if he's above Webster in the pecking order

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Apart from his injury he was awful with the ball against Leeds. He did make a couple of great interceptions

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Odd isn't it? I thought Webster was good at the weekend.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

I dont think he’ll play against palace. I wonder if it’ll be Van Hecke or Colwill?

Colwill for me. Lad looks class act. Realise he's been out injured, so Van Hecke might get the nod and I'm sure he'd do a sound job. But Colwill's coolness under pressure reminds me of Ben White. He'll have a high level future, even if it's sadly not with us.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Odd isn't it? I thought Webster was good at the weekend.

He must have given the ball away about 5 times in the first 20 minutes

 

[El Turi]

We looked more balanced during Colwill’s last spell in the team so hopefully he’ll be fit to start on Wednesday.

 

[BLOCK F]

I think he gives away too many sloppy passes a game for him to be a shoe in playing RDZ ball.

He can be very good but seems to have at least 3 brain farts a game.

Good squad player but prefer Colwill given the choice.

Need to see more from Van Hecke before assess if he's above Webster in the pecking order

Well, if VH is above Webbo, he would definitely move out.
It wasn’t that long ago that he was being touted for a place in the England squad and then, sadly, the dreaded injury came along.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

This is the key piece for me.

Hopefully, he's not out long term because his injury record is appalling for a 28 year old in their prime (he averages 27 games a season out of 38). He's also admitted to taking a game or two minimum to get up to speed again, and De Zerbi's style needs absolute match sharpness both physically and mentally to execute.

I actually think he does suit his style, and his return has been quicker than usual but I question whether he's fit enough for long enough to become a genuine regular. If fit, he starts but sadly that's a big "if"

I don't disagree with you, l think he's fine when he plays. The problem is that the alternative us to play Levi Colwill, but again he seems to be hugely injury prone, plus of course that as things stand, he will be gone come the end of the season.

That leaves us with Jan Paul Van Hecke, who isn't ready to stake a place for making Premier League starts yet on a regular basis.

 

[The Fits]

He's outstanding running with the ball. A real marauding CB, possibly unrivalled in Europe when it comes to progressing that way. Seems a bit lost in this style for whatever reason. Decent passer, no doubt, but just doesn't seem that confident doing what RDZ wants. Clearly a fit Colwill and Dunk would be RDZs preferred pairing.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

He's outstanding running with the ball. A real marauding CB, possibly unrivalled in Europe when it comes to progressing that way. Seems a bit lost in this style for whatever reason. Decent passer, no doubt, but just doesn't seem that confident doing what RDZ wants. Clearly a fit Colwill and Dunk would be RDZs preferred pairing.

Unrivalled in Europe? . . . crikey that's taking it a bit far.

 

[Robinjakarta]

No update but he didn't half look out of sorts playing De Zerbiball, on Saturday.

He was injured for a while before coming off. Maybe that affected his performance. That said, I share your views about him.

 

[Farehamseagull]

No update but he didn't half look out of sorts playing De Zerbiball, on Saturday.

I'll admit I have had moments wondering about Websters future.
The fella is a top EPL centre back, but is he a De Zerbi centre back?

It pains me a bit to say it as I’ve always been a big advocate and supporter of Webster but a choice between a fit Colwill and Webster is a no-brainer at the moment.

 

[Winker]

Webster is in the photo gallery in training for Palace, so he's fit to play.