Cicero Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Did not have a good game vs. Cruz Azul. Antuna repeatedly beat him, and he seemed to be having difficulty figuring out where to position himself. Hard to tell what's going on in that regard when you're watching on tv as you only get brief snippets of each player, but it was not a good outing for him. Shway, NVsoccer and Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 The goal was his fault, due to bad positioning. I can't lie, I haven' t been overly impressed with his game, as I don't know what he does best. Last night looked like the U23 all over again playing a hybrid position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I don't think I rate him. He seems to have no tactical awareness in his game. I think Herdman and Biello got blinded by his European resume but outside that one game he came on as a sub for Montreal and got a nice assist he's very underwhelming otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I haven’t seen that much of him but he was atrocious last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, Shway said: The goal was his fault, due to bad positioning. I can't lie, I haven' t been overly impressed with his game, as I don't know what he does best. Last night looked like the U23 all over again playing a hybrid position. The goal was a particularly bad moment. Had no reason to come over, Waterman already was covering the player, then totally botched the header, deflecting it off his back, and put Antuna in on goal, leaving Waterman out to dry. Terrible decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal333 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, Cicero said: The goal was a particularly bad moment. Had no reason to come over, Waterman already was covering the player, then totally botched the header, deflecting it off his back, and put Antuna in on goal, leaving Waterman out to dry. Terrible decision making. I've never been big on Bassong but I think his nerves got to him last night. He's only 22 and he was playing in one of the major cathedrals in international soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, VinceA said: I don't think I rate him. He seems to have no tactical awareness in his game. Based on the first half of his play in Orlando, after which he was subbed, I'd concur. He has a ways to go on the defensive side of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Sal333 said: I've never been big on Bassong but I think his nerves got to him last night. He's only 22 and he was playing in one of the major cathedrals in international soccer. I was watching the game half heartedly last night, so I won't dispute that Bassong was at fault for the goal and never played well, but I will point out that Antuna is a very good player. There's a reason why he's amassed 8 goals in 28 caps for El Tri. He's really now just beginning to enter his prime as a 24 year old goal scoring winger, meanwhile Bassong is still far from that. He's very much still finding his feet as a professional, has never been known for strong defensively out wide, nor is he a regular call up with his national side (just 2 Canada caps to date). In short, this was always going to be a tough match up for Bassong. The fact Antuna gave him fits is disappointing, but not surprising. It doesn't really change my perception of him or raise concern. If this were Johnston, who is a locked in starter for Canada, I would be more critical of the performance and concerned about it. Club Linesman and Corazon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Sal333 said: I've never been big on Bassong but I think his nerves got to him last night. He's only 22 and he was playing in one of the major cathedrals in international soccer. I forgot how young he is. Shame he has become a jack of all, master of none utility players. Looked like he had real upside and maybe he still does. As mentioned he has been very inconsistent, as has his game time and position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Montreal declines his 2023 option https://en.cfmontreal.com/news/cf-montreal-exercises-options-for-10-players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-O Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 He was never going to make it in the MLS. Not quick enough to be a left back, not strong enough to be a center back. He has a great technique tho. Floortom and NVsoccer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) I'm not sure Bassong will be a huge addition but news is breaking that Criscito is leaving TFC. With Petrasso gone, they're gonna need a couple additions. Like I said, I'm not sure Bassong fills that void. Gotta think TFC is thinking much bigger than Bassong especially with how well Criscito played there. One of the few bright spots I thought on an otherwise painful season. Edited November 15, 2022 by Corazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Bassong joins a growing list of dual nats who we were excited about joining the program who then flame out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastPros Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, VinceA said: Bassong joins a growing list of dual nats who we were excited about joining the program who then flame out. "Flame out" seems a bit harsh. Don't the vast majority of young professional footballers find themselves in the same situation? It's more the norm, no? Sal333 and Ruffian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Hate to say the cliche “he should go to CPL”…but he should Northvansteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 This would be the perfect LB if Tissot does not return to Ottawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Pacific sure need some fullbacks too. Half the league do! I think he might try to head back to Europe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 23 minutes ago, toontownman said: Pacific sure need some fullbacks too. Half the league do! I think he might try to head back to Europe though. His mother is Belgian, and he spent about 5-6 of his teen years developing there. Could see him taking the Liam Fraser route. The Real Marc, toontownman, Ruffian and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 At 23, and having failed to establish himself at MLS level, he's at a critical age, he could either make a decent career of it at a lower level or be out of football by his 25th birthday. Got to think his priority must be to find a club and a level of play where he can be a regular every week starter, and if I were him, also where he can maximize his earning potential. I think that probably means back to Europe for him. Perhaps 3rd div France, 2nd div Belgium leagues might be a good fit. Not high-pace but still fairly technical leagues, where he could possibly adjust fairly easily in terms of language and culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I didn't even know he was still with the club. I thought he kinda just disappeared into the corn field. MM3/MM2/MM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 that cup match against toronto sealed his fate..he did get on at the end of another game but after that cup match he was done in nancys mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 12:24 PM, PastPros said: "Flame out" seems a bit harsh. Don't the vast majority of young professional footballers find themselves in the same situation? It's more the norm, no? Sure, but the vast majority of young professional footballers don't get capped by national teams. I read Vince's comment as a reminder to not freak out over someone just because they have another nationality or play at some lauded academy. Don't be screaming CAP TIE for players that we don't even know if they will make it as a pro, let alone be national team level. Hopefully we are growing out of that mindset sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 8:33 PM, BearcatSA said: I didn't even know he was still with the club. I thought he kinda just disappeared into the corn field. Olympique_de_Marseille and BearcatSA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 He came up as a free transfer option for Bologna a few weeks ago. But that was really it. Appears to be on vacation currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Going to Romania. They seem like a stable club in the league so could be a good move. Above all else he just needs to play week-in and week-out. Obinna, Olympique_de_Marseille, toontownman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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