Perhaps I was more complete, though some others might describe that as a synonym for "banging on". In any case, I don't think Vassilev's lack of success this season necessarily means that he's not going to make it as a pro footballer, only that he is - so far - a good deal below MLS starter or even rotator standard. Let's hope he gets a decent move next season, even if it's only in League 2. As long as he gets PT and does well, transfer offers will follow. But PT is a must.
Shocked, shocked, I tell you that he's been returned to Aston Villa at the end of his loan: The following loan players have departed at the end of their loans to go back to their parent clubs: Finn Azaz, Josh Griffiths, Sam Smith, Indiana Vassilev, Callum Wright https://www.ctfc.com/news/2021/may/202021-retained-and-released-list/
Inter Miami have signed #USYNT attacking midfielder Indiana Vassilev on loan from Aston Villa. The loan will run through the 2021 MLS season.— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) July 7, 2021
Miami University graduate checking in to say that when the school was established Florida still belonged to Spain.
Which is my question too. With two dozen cameos and garbage minute appearances - mostly garbage minute appearances - at the bottom of League One and the top of League Two, a half-season loan to an MLS side, even a bad one, is a big step up in level for him. The other thing is that, given Miami's struggles, is this going to be a good place for him to land. A lot of good players there, but second-bottom of the Eastern Conference, is a recipe for an unhappy dressing room. Young guys who are struggling for form don't tend to do well in these situations.
But, hey, on the other hand maybe Miami (and Phil Neville) will be so desperate for something to work that he'll get a "What the hell, get in there Indy and show us what you've got".
And if it does work, it'll become the football version of a Hail Mary Pass. I guess we'll get to call it the Indiana Pass