04 Jul 2025 23:58:32
“Everyone thinks I’ll go out on loan, but I don’t have that mindset.
“I’m going to kill it in pre-season and within one or two games, I’ll already be playing with them. ”
Diego Leon
THIS is what we need.
Whether it is misplaced optimism or not I don't care. I find his desire to succeed refreshing and I'll back him all the way, every time he puts on the famous red shirt.
More signings with this mindset please :)
05 Jul 2025 09:54:39
It shows a great attitude, I hope he does well. Grit, determination, confidence and self-belief are vital for a young player to succeed. That said if he does find it a tricky step up then hopefully he is humble enough to take that step back and accept that a loan might be best for his development.
He's done really well so far in his career but there is a long way to go before he's a bonafide top level player. I think with Amorim as manager playing with wingbacks, meaning that the player has slightly less defensive responsibility. Along with the fact that we haven't got anyone who has nailed down that spot, with only Dorgu and Amass who are both young themselves as competition for a starting spot that Leon has an very good chance of playing regularly if he can step up (and it's a massive step up to the EPL from what he's experienced so far) .
Personally I think Dorgu will be the regular starter, with Amass and Leon fighting it out to be the back up next season. I expect they will get their chances to show who is most ready for it during pre-season. Only one should stay as back up, with the other heading out on loan to get the experience they need at this age. My worry would be if both stay then neither will get enough minutes to develop as they should.
I wouldn't be surprised if whoever ends up going out on loan actually leapfrogs the other one when they come back if they are a regular starter while on loan. At their ages it's all about game time. The more they get the more they develop. Whoever plays the most minutes next season will probably be the better player come the end of the season.
05 Jul 2025 12:56:37
Borderline arrogance, probably misplaced but love the attitude. Look forward to seeing him. Been a bit underwhelmed by Dorgu, let’s see if Amorim’s second signing can give the first a good run for his money.
05 Jul 2025 15:23:26
He’s Amorim’s 4th signing isn’t he?