Obinna Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 "That miss was terrible by the Canadian" says the commentator on that Larin chance. Cyle should of at least tested the keeper there or cut it back. He did neither. Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) He misses a really good one last minute down the right channel unchallenged, goes wide near post. Ends 2-2. Good result for Mallorca who showed far more character than the other day. Edited September 26, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 But Mallorca get the draw against Barca, which is obviously a great result. Too bad they didn't hold on for the W. And finally, sorry for the dropped points @Unnamed Trialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigandy Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, InglewoodJack said: Man, that kid Lamal, what a player. Normally I'd like to see a youngster dominate in the CPL before making such a big step up, but he's looking excellent out there. Barca are just showcasing him to sell him on for a profit. He'll likely end up in the championship even though an MLS team who would actually play him is probably best for his development. Unnamed Trialist and InglewoodJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Obinna said: "That miss was terrible by the Canadian" says the commentator on that Larin chance. Cyle should of at least tested the keeper there or cut it back. He did neither. Yes that was very poor. I didn't see anything in his 37' to warrant a start next game. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Obinna said: But Mallorca get the draw against Barca, which is obviously a great result. Too bad they didn't hold on for the W. And finally, sorry for the dropped points @Unnamed Trialist I was hoping for a Larin goal 3-2…then the Barça comeback 3-4. But I didn't wager on that. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Just now, Kadenge said: Yes that was very poor. I didn't see anything in his 37' to warrant a start next game. Agreed. My fear is starting to be realized with Larin at Mallorca. Not a good fit, whereas at Valladolid he was the perfect fit. That was always the danger of transfering to another club, but it still beats playing in La Liga 2. He'll need to score eventually and earn his start, otherwise it could be a long season at Mallorca for him. Kadenge and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) I thought he was fine. Last year Valladolid really studied him before signing and Pacheta especially played him right. Aguirre has rather basic ideas and I don't think he knows how to use him, then Muriqi is a more consolidated striker who Cyle won't easily displace. In a 2-1 game at least he got on, when they really needed to defend, and the other striker stayed on with him for a while. Of course I'd prefer to see him at least force the big save from Ter Stegen on that last play. Edited September 26, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist johnyb and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InglewoodJack Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I thought he looked good. Hard to start above the guys who actually scored, but he was active, made a few good plays, he should’ve had at least a goal, but this is Barcelona. I think he’s close. Unnamed Trialist, Jack1997, Corazon and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Aguirre said something about him quoted in the press but it's not in the postgame press conference. Like "ah you sob you scored those at Valladolid", then he says Larin used some unrepeatable swear word in English. Aguirre criticizes to motivate, with a bit of humour, which I like. I still don't think he played him right but Larin at least looked energetic. In Mundo Deportivo today they describe him as "vertiginoso". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Here it is. This hurts. Walk it off Cyle. Football speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRo_Is_King Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On the bench for Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Mallorca have turned it around quite nicely, 1-2, 15 min left. Cyle on the bench still. They just did a water break, and this is one of the first times I have seen a football bench miked like for a basketball timeout. You could hear the Rayo coach Francisco giving his 1 minute tactical and inspiration talk, making adjustments to the team, some players replying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Rayo tie it with a very iffy penalty late, Cyle does not play. Too bad not to get the three points but still, an improvement. Will say, Mallorca was much better, playing with more spirit, more as a team, light-footed and challenging in defence too, showing character. You get the sense they are getting into a proper groove and being humilliated in Girona, plus just the weeks any team needs to start clicking a bit, has woken them up. DeRo_Is_King 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueseeka Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Larin on the bench for the whole game. Here we go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, blueseeka said: Larin on the bench for the whole game. Here we go again On 8/26/2023 at 5:45 PM, VinceA said: Early days but I really hope this doesn't end up being one of his "off" years. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 They play Valencia next Saturday. I think he is going to continue to get sub minutes, until he scores and someone else clearly fails to. I mean, if he'd scored the winner vs. Barça he would have started yesterday, I don't doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 On the bench v Valencia DeRo_Is_King 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) He's warming up as we're tied 1-1 m 59. Must say that Mallorca is playing much better these last games, Cyle or not. Edit...m. 61… he's in. Edited October 7, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 A game winner sure would be nice… Unnamed Trialist and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Had a nice run beating a man down the right. Some good holdup winning a foul. Then a flick from Muriqi left him alone in close but he controlled long and the keeper got to it. Commentary here says he's missing a step and especially needs a goal to uncork a bit. dyslexic nam, Corazon, sose and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) He's been solid, just missing the goal. Think Mallorca had the edge overall. They have a win, five ties and three losses in 9 games. Liked the ref today, rare that I like a ref in LaLiga. Edited October 7, 2023 by Unnamed Trialist costarg, Obinna, DeRo_Is_King and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 As long as he's playing well the chances will come and he'll score eventually. It's the poor play I am more worried about than lack of goals. Ugbo has 3 in 10 and his play has been terrible, so it's not just about goals (even though he needs to score soon). Encouraged to hear he's playing well. As always, thanks to @Unnamed Trialist for the live match reports. Corazon, Unnamed Trialist, costarg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Obinna said: Encouraged to hear he's playing well. As always, thanks to @Unnamed Trialist for the live match reports. I second that. Thanks UT! costarg and Stoppage Time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Obinna said: As long as he's playing well the chances will come and he'll score eventually. It's the poor play I am more worried about than lack of goals. Ugbo has 3 in 10 and his play has been terrible, so it's not just about goals (even though he needs to score soon). Encouraged to hear he's playing well. As always, thanks to @Unnamed Trialist for the live match reports. Fortunately I actually like Mallorca and find it easy to support them, so I don't mind watching them even if Cyle is not playing. Also: don't like Valencia at all. My only frustration is that Mallorca is an island, it's just 250 km away from me but that's an 8 hour ferry. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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