Fact we started contract talks with him is a bigger concern.
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But did we?
Secona part of last season and last summer the word was that we were willing to prolong with him. But since then, it seems like there is no progress. I sense that both parties are more willing to part ways.
Just terminate this blokes deal now
the fact we tried to get him to sign again shows how fucked we are as a club.
Madness offering a player who has barely featured in most of his time here a new deal
Loving these psychological mind games RO, keep them coming.
Less simulating, please Naby lad.
Youāve seen his injury record, right? A slight tap to the ankles like that is the equivalent of a two footed stamp on the knee cap of other players.
If youāre talking about the incident before the throw-in, he was 100% kicked.
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Bad acting that was, but no big deal.
Terrible exaggerating skills, but doubt Marriner would have even bothered if he didnāt drop down and roll aroundā¦
Thatās yet another problem I have with refereeingā¦
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It was caught on cameraā¦and shown on tvā¦surely VAR people saw itā¦just inform the ref and give a free kick or a bookingā¦geez itās not that hardā¦
The most frustrating player for a long timeā¦ so so much class and ability, exactly what our midfield needsā¦ please stay fitā¦
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Who gives a fuck about his acting.
Played well. Unfortunately he probably wonāt start on saturday after playing 90 mins tonight, but he deserves to.
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Played very well tonight. Whether he stays or can play 30 matches in a row is beside the point but tonight he plays the midfield really well.
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Just stay fit 
Top footballer and good game last, Naby and Bajcetic like two new signings 
JĆ¼rgen?
Well played today (thought him and Thiago were the only ones at the right level today). Was taken off probably just to manage his minutes. But I would say he has done enough right now to stay in the team for the next game (canāt look too far ahead at the moment with us). That pass towards Salah with the outside of his foot was Modricesque.
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I know there are plenty of quality players that had careers ruined by injury, but Naby is right up there. I am going to say something controversial but Naby is probably the most complete midfielder weāve had since Gerrard. Yes, ahead of Thiagoā¦and Giniā¦ 
That talent obviously means nothing if the player canāt get on the pitch, and manages to always pick up an injury exactly when we need him most (Matip is the king there), but the fact he can be out for an extended time then not look out of place coming back in for limited minutes just demonstrates his quality. Yes, I have a thing for Naby.
I feel there may be a majority of fans on here that would prefer to strike through his name in the summer, move on and not be killed by the hope, which is certainly reasonable, but I really do hope the club offer him a sensible short term contract that is appearance and performance based and that he himself is reasonable enough to accept something that may be less than what he can get from another club (I canāt see both happening if Iām truly honest). I really think he can have a late career flourish even if his best years have probably been wiped out through injury, just as JoĆ«l has, even if CB is less demanding.
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