Derek Ray

But in the last couple of games, and I've commentated on his last couple of matches, against St.

Pauli in the Pokal, and they won it.

Didn't think he was particularly effective in that match.

And the same at the weekend against Gladbach.

So I think the overall trend is not too bad for him, and we know he can play better football.

but still just one or two reservations when you consider the price tag and who Leverkusen thought they were buying.

Yes, I also heard that sigh from Ali.

And I think there are quite a few sighs at the moment as regards Gio Reyna.

He's played 14 times for Gladbach.

He's only started four matches.

Much of that has had to do with injuries.

But also when he has played, I have to say, I don't think he's completely done himself justice yet.

And whether that is all injury related, I'm not sure.

He does have a bit of a problem.

And I've mentioned this when I've been on your show before.

He has rivals at Gladbach for that position.

They have a number of players who are playmaking types.

People like Kevin Stöger, who played at the weekend.

Much older, much more experienced.

I thought they might sell him on in January.