This is ARIS! The Continuing Quest of Freddy Adu.

Thanks for your report. When you say that Javito is "in bad shape", do you mean he has an injury or he is in poor form on the pitch? I guess the latter as you mention Daily as injured.
So if Javito is in poor form, Cuper might well give Freddy a run out. He's had, what, 8 or 9 days of training so far?

 

Freddy Adu returned from Portugal and resumed trainings.

With his card settled, he is now available for Sunday's game.

If he persuades Cuper that he is ready for the game, he will be included in the "18".

 

FreddyAdu11

"Man i really like Greece. Very nice place and nice people everywhere you go"

 

I'm almost certain that Adu will get some playing time on Sunday. Whether that is 90, 45 or 10 minutes.

 

Javito is in poor form but i dont know if Freddy can start in 11. I dont know if he is ready. We have to wait till sunday.

 

i only see one scenario.

Adu left wing
Calvo right wing

Aris wins 4-1. lol

 

I like the way you're thinking. It shows you know your football.

 

Poof form???

Seriously, I want to also give a big thanks to all the Aris supporters on this forum. We've had a lot of great posters from teams in leagues where our players play and you guys are right up there with them.

 

Hey alx1078, you stood next to Freddy, any estimate on his height and weight?

 

"Rule 5: no poofters
Rule 6: There is no rule 6
Rule 7: no poofters"


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f_p0CgPeyA"]YouTube- Monty Python - Bruce[/ame]

 

lol

 

He seemed fairly short (i'm about 6' 2 so i'd say he is about 5' 5... i don't know for sure to tell you the truth). But what seemed weird to me was that on Sundaty when EJ was also there (and EJ is tall and seems very well built) Freddy seemed ... thicker than EJ... Not fater... thicker. more square i would say. So i was very confused about how much he could weigh... Sorry i couldn't be more of a help.

 

You're probably too much taller than him to estimate properly. Square, you say. LOL. He has been lifting weights, trying to get stronger and put on muscle weight, so that might explain it.

This guy is even yellow, also:

 

If i had to use specific words, i'd say that Freddy is more stocky while Eddie is more ... ripped...

 

I think your estimate on Adu's height is about right.

When I saw EJ's pictures from the Aris Cup match, I thought he looked like he might have lost weight from last year. He looks like a younger EJ.
But, that is only my perception from photos which could be off.

 

I don't know if it's a case of "the tv adds 5 pounds", but EJ seemed also to me way thinner than what i remember him looking on the tv. So i don't know what to tell you.

 

on the question of holding the ball or keeping possession. Sometimes you have little players like Beez and Donovan who have ways of holding possession. Beez cant hold the ball well, which is why his whole game is a spazmodic first touch that gets it into space that he can run to. Donovan has really impressed me on how he can hold the ball. For a little guy either his balance or something keeps him on the ball. Adu seems to think he is Donovan, but he goes flying and has done a poor job in general of holding the ball and instead does the 'look-around' for the ref call.

So for all his square-bobs he still goes flying.

I am no expert, but I would say he needs to really work on his balance on the ball and especially with his back to goal holding position when the defender comes in with knees to his back and pace. Easier said than done.

Not meant as argument, just want to know how he can improve his possession play. Dempsey used to get muscled off easily, now it takes a forklift to get him to give up possession with his back to goal.

 

Oh god, not more discussion about adu and his height/size/ 'thickness'.

The discussion reminds me of this video when they ask them about their theories on the leprechaun lol.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda_OSWeyn8"]YouTube- Leprechaun in Mobile, Alabama[/ame]

 

You have to admit, the amateur sketch does look a little like Freddy.

 

All right to get this thread back on track, here's Freddy's latest tweet:

Alright i am very happy because i was given my favorite number 11. Means alot to me. ready to go. ARIS!!!!!

Nice! #11!

Related to this, I think I may need help from Aris supporters/Greek speakers to order an Adu jersey from Aris' site... This is the official home jersey, right?:

http://www.arisfc.gr/index.cfm?pid=111&view=detail&id=3905

I'd like to get one with 11 and "Adu" on the back, but I don't know how to ask to do that. There is a "notes" section on the order form... Could I do it there?

 

lol, our 6'2" friend from Aris stood next to the leprechaun and talked to him. And he's definitely sitting on a pot of gold.

 

I'm embarrassed for the people of Mobile, Alabama. This is what passes as newsworthy?! Actually, what am I saying? For years most local 'news' everywhere has been crap.

Really though, I can't wait to see the little leprechaun on the field again. I also want to echo other posters in thanking the Aris locals for well thought out, informative news on our YA.

 

Aris needs to fix their website to be more friendly to the user to buy stuff. I know LOADS of people are going to try and buy the adu jersey, well at least americans.

I know I will get a nacho' one, but before i dish out some cash, I want a better site to order from lol! I dont know where to begin! I might just even call in.

 

I think Adu is better than Donovan at holding the ball under pressure (and that's about it)...he's still learning what draws him fouls and how to maintian possession WHILE STILL ATTACKING when he gets a physical challenge that's not a foul, but that will come with experience.

Balance is not the issue, strength on the ball is. Of course, he was a boy playing with men for a long time...