Joao Carvalho

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The problem for carvalho is that he is being judged on his price tag and not his actual ability.

That's football & why I say he's a "victim" of his price tag.

£13m is £13m & it can't be ignored

Had he come through the academy, or cost 20p or £2m his whole world would be different, but it is what it is, £13m is tied up in him, so it's what he'll be judged against.

Exactly.

Chuffed to bits for him & us today, but at 13m he should be doing the same week in, week out.

Is that a lot of pressure for a 21 y/o? Yep. But that expectancy comes with the price tag.