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No said he’s come in and been fantasticDid Neville criticise him pre-match?
Correct. Plus you can tell opposition players know this all already. Hughes didn’t attempt to drive on after being played in as soon as he saw VDV on the charge.Unless you're rapid and got about 5M on him you're not beating him in a one-to-one race, there is a very high level of satisfaction knowing that you're not getting beaten for pace at the back with VDV
He has the potential to be the best CB in the world.
Amazingly, I already feel relaxed when he's racing back as I know the afterburners will go on and he will get there first. It's so nice not to be anxious in situations that we would have been in last season. I have so much confidence in him.Just so reassuring having someone like him who can sweep up at the back and it's something we've missed for a long time.
Honestly felt like once the Palace forwards realised how quick VDV actually is, they were almost pulling out of any foot races with him at times because they knew they'd be second best. The combination of height, speed and mobility really make him awkward to come up against.
I think how quickly he adapted was a bit of a surprise to ourselves included, also helped Romero looks super composed this seasonCorrect. Plus you can tell opposition players know this all already. Hughes didn’t attempt to drive on after being played in as soon as he saw VDV on the charge.