11-07-2015, 08:38 PM
Ely's reputation I think was built up a little too much when he joined, with people in Brazil saying he was the next Thiago Silva. I watched him sometimes when he was in Serie B and that's what I base my feeling that he could be a starter on. I think he's a very good defender, but unlike Romagnoli (who honestly looks like a phenomenal player), I don't think he'll grow without the right support, and among his teammates, he doesn't really have it. My hope is that Miha's experience playing as a defender is what will help him grow, I think he's done excellent with Romagnoli over the past year and a bit. I think if we can just be patient with Ely and really support him in the right way, we have an excellent player on our hands.
Sorry I made mistake too, Ely just turned 22 the other, not 21.
Sorry I made mistake too, Ely just turned 22 the other, not 21.