22 Apr 2019 19:13:08
So what's with Lenny refusing to play the loanees, and Sinky?
Is the angle that he's looking after the club's medium term interest (and hence a suitable custodian) ? Is he cutting his nose to spite his face? I know many of us are dying to see Weah play. Could it even be that he's trying to minimise their chance of a lucrative permanent move someplace, so we get 'em back? Baffling, I must say.
22 Apr 2019 20:32:21
You beat me to the punch Cav; I was in the process of posting a similar question? I can understand Ajer and Simo's good form keeping Benkovic out and possibly same goes for Lustig for Toljan, but Sinclair has proved himself as top scorer, while Burke and Weah offer variety and different options to compliment Eddy.
In January when The Board sanctioned three loans, they must have thought they were required (whoever the manager was going to be) and expected to see them contribute to the success of the team?
When Biton was recalled last month I wondered if NL was relying on guys he knew well from before, incld - Lustig, Izzy and Rogic and he wanted to do things his way? He has been here long enough to know his best 11, how to set them up or shuffle the pack when required; we just need to get behind the team and see it through.
{Ed007's Note - Remember Benkovic is coming back from a serious injury and that he isn't our player, maybe Leicester's medical staff (who will have monitored him throughout his time out and have a say) or even our own medical team don't think he's ready for 90 mins yet and with Boyata out we need him on the bench in case Ajer or Jozo take a knock? He could maybe handle 45 mins if needed.
By my calculations we've kept 15 clean sheets out of 18 games since the winter break - so why change it unless you need to? Lustig, Ajer and Jozo are playing well and although it's unfortunate that KT's struggling the other 3 and Bain have done there jobs, I'd definitely be offering Lustig an extension based on his performances since New Year but only if there's a young quality RB brought in to allow some game time management at RB. Lustig, sadly unlike Izaguirre, is still capable of doing a fine job in the SPFL if we can keep him fully fit.
With the rest of the loans I'm as baffled as you guys.}
23 Apr 2019 04:35:12
I was very critical of Lustig earlier in the season but after his recent displays, I've got to admit I was wrong. He has been playing like the player he was a couple of years ago and deserves a contract extension. I'm also very sure Mikael would be desperate to be a part of the 9 in a row team.
23 Apr 2019 08:55:29
If he wants to prolong his Celtic carreer he needs to bin the international football it takes too much out of him and his club football suffers.