Felipe Rodrigues "Morato" da Silva

[GregorRobertson]

Don't know if there is any truth in this.
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I know the last few games haven’t gone too well but it’s moments like this when you realise there are rumours that AC f***ing MILAN are interested in our castoff defenders and think - well things could be worse!

 

[uptight9]

I know the last few games haven’t gone too well but it’s moments like this when you realise there are rumours that AC f***ing MILAN are interested in our castoff defenders and think - well things could be worse!

He must have a pretty good agent though TBH.

 

[GregorRobertson]

He must have a pretty good agent though TBH.

This it it though - he’s still probably better than Joe Worrall, Scott Mc Kenna <insert most other Forest defenders between 2000-2022/>

 

[Motty.]

Milan wanting our B team players is a good way to start 2026 when reflecting on 2000-2022.

 

[Otis Redding]

Without wishing to dig the lad out, I can't say I'd be fussed.

 

[Trentend90]

Without wishing to dig the lad out, I can't say I'd be fussed.

He has the attributes of a good CB. However, he's awful in the air and makes stupid 'Titus Bramble' errors. I'd rather given Cunha his starts.

 

[Captain Sinister]

He seems a likeable chap, but I fear for us when he starts.
A continental team/league may be more suited to his abilities.

 

[Indored]

Still wanting to see Jair playing so if Morato leaves he just may be making some appearances, even if it’s the last 20 minutes to see games out and rest one of the M and M guys.
Somehow I think he will come good for us, which would obviously be great to have a good backup when needed.

 

[marshal99]

Not fussed. How much did we paid for him ?

 

[Gareth Edds]

Have we got enough cover if another defender gets injured?

 

[Gyros Peter]

Have we got enough cover if another defender gets injured?

Depends how highly we rate/trust Abbot and Cunha. No would be my answer, but I don't see them every day.

In other news I read a crack-pipe inspired suggestion we were hoping to land Lewis Dunk and Hinshelwood from Brighton. Good luck with that one.

 

[GregorRobertson]

My assumption would be that if Morato (and Boly) move on we would be getting in another experienced defender. If Cunha were the answer (or Sean Dyche’s answer anyway) he’d at least be on the bench you’d think.

 

[Statto]

We have (in probably around this order)
Milenkovic
Murillo
Morato
Cunha
Boly
Abbott

Boly hasn't played for about 2 years and when he did (v Swansea) didn't look amazing but then Ange
Cunha and Abbott are kids, neither is really proven yet in the PL.

Morato is nothing amazing especially if he's starting in a 2 alongside Milenkovic. But he is adequate as cover or when he got used last season to bring on a 3rd CB near the end.

What we need to understand is bringing in cover players is quite hard as they are coming in to not play regularly (see also 2nd and 3rd choice GK).

If this is coming in the same move as us getting in a new 3rd CB who is more like Murillo in playing style (i.e. faster, better on the ball) and that CB will be our 3rd one and there is a good offer for Morato then that's a better sale to make than needing to sell Anderson or Murillo.

Fully expect Boly won't be in the playing squad next season and we also probably need to see whether Cunha or Abbott can step up as a CB. Abbott hasn'r done badly at RB but still looked a bit like a weaker link / a CB playing RB which of course he is and of course he's still really young.

 

[Listen 'ere young man]

Had Dyche played with 3 at the back? Maybe a 3-5-2 might be the thinking for certain games with Aina and Williams the wingbacks.

All depends on the type of player that comes in I suppose.

 

[toddi]

Ake from city ? he has a few good years left in him

 

[Mozza]

Have we got enough cover if another defender gets injured?

Don't worry about that. George Syrianos looks to have recommended a 40 year old Lewis Dunk as his replacement

 

[JonnoSnr]

Does he need a lift to East Mids?

 

[Berkshire Red]

My assumption would be that if Morato (and Boly) move on we would be getting in another experienced defender. If Cunha were the answer (or Sean Dyche’s answer anyway) he’d at least be on the bench you’d think.

Jake O'Brien has looked good for Everton ever since Dyche left.

The problem may be more to do with Dyche than Jair Cunha.

 

[Red Ray's Redlist]

Left footed centre backs don't grow on tree's. He's no world beater but he's not as bad as some make out.

 

[Listen 'ere young man]

Milan are not Lyon, we are unlikely to get 20m+ like Niakhate.

 

[GregorRobertson]

Jake O'Brien has looked good for Everton ever since Dyche left.

The problem may be more to do with Dyche than Jair Cunha.

I don’t have the information to agree or disagree with that. In any case I’d still expect another defender in should Morato and Boly both leave.

 

[Deleted User 5857]

He's been pretty poor this season so I won't be said to see him leave (especially if we made a profit) but needless to say he'll need replacing if he does go.

 

[Red Dog in a Dinghy]

Not fussed. How much did we paid for him ?

9.5m (+ add-ons to take it up to 15m).

So, as long as he’s not met the required games etc anything over 7m would be profit

 

[Abdooonk]

Morato was far and away our worst player last night. He's getting worse match by match. Not good enough even as back up. Give Abbott a try next time.

 

[Larry Lansbury]

Probably not always easy stepping in and out of the team and having different Centre Back pairings, but he was poor last night. Seemed equally poor in defending duties but also playing ball out. Doesn’t seem to have a strong skill set in any area.