PopePouri Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: It may not be that common but I don’t find it odd. These guys are footy players first, but they are also brand promoters (their own) and PR machines. Recognition is a big deal in pro sports so it isn’t surprising that he promotes himself. His ties to Cruz Azul are tenuous, and he's coming off of a loan stint. I don't blame him. dyslexic nam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Personally, against top sides in Concacaf like Mexico and the US (especially away), I would play 3 up front with Davies David and one of Tabla, Millar or Hoilett. If either Tabla or Miller can break out in the next year or two, that would give you an incredibly fast front 3 which would be devastating on the counter; then I would play a 3 in midfield of Arfield or Osorio (as a 10) with Eustaquio and Kaye behind. I think that midfield would be good at closing down the attack but also good a countering quickly. We could then play a Miller at LB for defensive purposes. For the rest of Concacaf, I would play Cavallini or Larin up front depending who is on form, with Hoilett and Tabla/Millar on the wings, drop David to 10, and Davies to LB to give him more space; and play in the midfield behind David 2 of Arfield, Kaye, Osorio and Eustaquio depending on your needs given the opponent. Personally, I think Piette now drops to the bench based on the midfield we have although I could see him coming in to play beside Eustaquio if we are playing an opponent who is similar strength to us but has an effective number 10 in the middle who we would almost want Piette to man mark out of the match. Northvansteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lansdude Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Playing against Moreirense and Vitoria today. Vitoria scored a penalty (couldn't find his thread for some reason). Edit: Wait wait wait Eustaquio's not on the field... Or the bench! Edited July 15, 2020 by Lansdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lansdude said: Playing against Moreirense and Vitoria today. Vitoria scored a penalty (couldn't find his thread for some reason). Edit: Wait wait wait Eustaquio's not on the field... Or the bench! Suspended due to yellow cards Lansdude, Nate3322 and Obinna 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Based on Eustaquio’s Instagram post today, it looks like he will be moving on from Pacos. I wasn’t sure if Pacos had an option to purchase him from Cruz Azul, but from his post it appears they did not. Interested to see where he ends up next. Addona, johnyb, Obinna and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hopefully a team like Braga signs him. Strait Red, Nate3322, johnyb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 18 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said: Hopefully a team like Braga signs him. That's my choice for him as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Was he that good this year that a top team like Braga would be interested in him ? not sure what the market for him is tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Floortom said: Was he that good this year that a top team like Braga would be interested in him ? not sure what the market for him is tbh Unfortunately I don't think so, unless he is being brought in as a depth piece. It is too bad he can't move on a free. His contract goes until the end of 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Didn't Montreal try to acquire him in the off-season? Maybe the fee will be lower now with the shorter remaining contract and loss of value. Obinna and TGAA_Star 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, Ruffian said: Didn't Montreal try to acquire him in the off-season? Maybe the fee will be lower now with the shorter remaining contract and loss of value. Eustaquio at Montreal would be awesome especially because he would be playing with Piette and Tabla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, Ruffian said: Didn't Montreal try to acquire him in the off-season? Maybe the fee will be lower now with the shorter remaining contract and loss of value. I don’t see why Montreal would want him with Wanyama and Piette - much better places to spend their money imo. Kyle_The_Hill, Club Linesman, dyslexic nam and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, TGAA_Star said: Eustaquio at Montreal would be awesome especially because he would be playing with Piette and Tabla They already have a million CMS lol sebdeserio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Yeah, Montreal would be bad news for Piette so not my destination of choice. But I def hope he gets picked up by a good team where he will get playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Or there are other MLS squads he can go to but the best case scenario is staying put in Portugal playing in the Primiera Liga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Obinna said: Unfortunately I don't think so, unless he is being brought in as a depth piece. It is too bad he can't move on a free. His contract goes until the end of 2021. It wouldn’t surprise me if he could play for a team like Braga. His value was pretty high before his injury, hence a club like Cruz Azul wanting him in the first place. He just helped bring Pacos from relegation territory to mid table, so it’s not like he’s in bad form. Obinna, Corazon, johnyb and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, archer21 said: It wouldn’t surprise me if he could play for a team like Braga. His value was pretty high before his injury, hence a club like Cruz Azul wanting him in the first place. He just helped bring Pacos from relegation territory to mid table, so it’s not like he’s in bad form. It's quite clear that Pacos were shit and staring relegation in the face before he arrived in mid-season, but cruised to mid-table safety once he was in the team. I don't know whom else was signed in the January window who might also take some of the credit, but the upturn in form was remarkable. He'll be an attractive prospect for many teams, I'd think. Corazon, CANMNT_SUPERFAN, johnyb and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Eustaquio should even be starting once qualifiers get started...Piette should even come off the bench Colliedor and Mikmacdo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Hard to remember but only two years ago, he was an important part of the Portugal U21 Euro Cup qualifying squad. Playing alongside players such as Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Diogo Jota (Wolves). Gedson (Tottenham), Vinagre (Wolves). So for him to be a main reason for the turnaround in Pacos season is not that far fetched. apbsmith, CANMNT_SUPERFAN, A Different Perspective and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbsmith Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 He's by far our best #6 IMO, it's not even close. I love Piette also, we need both him, Piette and Fraser this cycle to be honest. There will be times we might need 2 CDM ( on road vs strong athletic Caribbean countries) or just one bulldog like Piette. I'm really happy to see Eustaquio get in minutes and come back into form. In my second opinion, he has not even come close to his ceiling yet. Corazon, CanadianSoccerFan and Nate3322 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 If international games are indeed resuming in October, the Eustaquio start. It's non debatable. He needs a run of game with the CMNT in order to get accustomed to the rest of the team. Corazon and Nate3322 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 5 hours ago, apbsmith said: He's by far our best #6 IMO, it's not even close. I love Piette also, we need both him, Piette and Fraser this cycle to be honest. There will be times we might need 2 CDM ( on road vs strong athletic Caribbean countries) or just one bulldog like Piette. I'm really happy to see Eustaquio get in minutes and come back into form. In my second opinion, he has not even come close to his ceiling yet. I hope he can get another loan (better yet a permanent transfer) to another side in a div A top European League (even Pacos will do nicely again). He's clearly show he has the quality for it. Nate3322, Mikmacdo, Corazon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Looks like Pacos and Cruz Azul failed to reach an agreement over an extension https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-07-30/pacos-de-ferreira-impossivel-ficar-com-eustaquio/855206 johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 According to the article, there may be European offers for Stephen Eustaquio which would explain Cruz Azul not coming to terms for a loan extension with Pacos de Ferreira Nate3322, johnyb and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I was thinking it might be that Cruz Azul actually decide to use him. It could be a little of both. Either way you cut it it's positive though, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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