I doubt we’ll see him make his debut against Sheffield, a young gifted Brazilian, they’ll kick him all over the park, better to wait till the Arsenal game, who are at least only interested in playing football.

With respect to Sheffield United of course

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Roy’s his own man with clear ideas about how the game is played and what he expects from his players.
I don’t think he’ll play Franca until he deems him to be ready - regardless of the fee.
He knows what he’ll get from the likes of Schlupp and Ayew and this is why they are continually selected.
Franca has not trained with the team yet and doesn’t know Roy’s methods or his new teammates so unless he’s truly exceptional I think the most we’ll see of him in the early weeks will be the occasional cameo.
Talented young players Eze and Olise do seem to have responded well to Roy’s coaching so there’s no reason why Franca should not succeed , but he’s new to the country and the league and patience may be required.

You don’t make the kind of introductory video that has been done with him and not be expecting him to play a major role quite soon. Nor do I get the sense he is himself only looking for a short term platform. More a place to grow and prosper.

My guess is that he will replace Wilf on the left, unless Olive leaves and we don’t sign a winger. Eze would then play centrally where he is most effective. If Olive leaves and there isn’t a direct replacement then he could play on the right, with Ayew on the left which I think is his best position. Then, with a year’s experience, move to the centre if, or more likely when, Eze moves on, when Rak Sakai should be ready to play wide right.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

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This. I doubt we will see much of Franca until Roy is happy he will do the job Roy asks him to do.

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