Youstin Salas

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Elemenop

How did he go? I couldn't watch the end of the game :( 

He looked quality straight away. Potentially stopped Davila scoring on the final play too, tracked him all the way from midfield. Looked good on offense too.

Expect him to get 60 mins next game if he pulls up alright 👍 

I immediately thought Kraev would be a decent A league import as soon as I first saw him play.  I thought Salas looked even more impactful.  

Looks to have pace and decent strength, not shy to put himself about, positioned very well, created a fast transition opportunity with a great rangy outlet pass the first opportunity he had to do so.  

Early days, but I thought he looked the bizz.  And maybe also the buzz - he struck me as exciting to watch, albeit a more positionally defensive player.  Decision making and pace of play looked quick.

He did not get fouled much by the Bulls, either because of his role or because of the time, but I am sure some teams will eventually try to provoke him into a retaliation. 

Mainland FC

To be honest, Evans was pretty inconsistent throughout the game, as was the VAR. Late in the game Evans was handing out yellow cards like lollies, especially in the time added on.

Shaun Evans inconsistent? Now there's a shock!

Once Salas is fully up to speed which of the midfielders do you leave out? Can't be Rufer obviously. Pennington has built into an excellent, energetic mid and Al-Taay is very reliable and strong as an ox. I don't think we've ever had it this good.

Look forward to that problem when all our midfielders are fit and good to play. Certainly not the case right now.

Ranix

Look forward to that problem when all our midfielders are fit and good to play. Certainly not the case right now.

I would be surprised if Salas does not start against Perth, unless something unexpected comes up. What position, that can be sorted out before the game depending on who is fit.  That is also why we recruited him, for injuries and for extra depth.
At this stage Rufer may not be fit, Pennington might be.   Also, if Payne is not fit, Salas plays RB, giving Mo Al-Taay a spot in midfield with whoever else is fit.
Perth are on the rise, and it never is an easy game over there.

Mainland FC

To be honest, Evans was pretty inconsistent throughout the game, as was the VAR. Late in the game Evans was handing out yellow cards like lollies, especially in the time added on.

That is Evans though. He’s a bit like a less headmastery Faghani with a bit of mystery thrown in. More cards later on and the occasional Pennington simulation call. 

"He’s a bit like a less headmastery Faghani with a bit of mystery thrown in."

....LOL...... Clive James, is that you???