Yep, that was always the excuse for Doherty's poor performances... He played RWB not RB.
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Plus there is always a Baby Oil sponsorship to think of.
I think the improvement so far shows he certainly does know what he’s doing Everything will take a little time
I am not saying we have to exactly copy the other top teams but if you look at the top teams in the PL and Europe none of them play with such a limited player as Traore. They have success because their players are all good at moving the ball, comfortable with the ball at their feet and can make passes.
Traore is a gimmick player that works for a club like Wolves that doesn't have the talent to create through having a solid team and instead need to rely on the gimmick of Traore and can put up with the 95% time that he does nothing because they wouldn't create anything anyways. We should be good enough that we don't need a gimmick and can build a strong enough team to create chances all the time.
Traore may create a chance or two but for the most part would mean that we are getting nothing out of the RWB or RW if we play the 3-4-3, which would be bad enough on its own.
Traore is a gimmick player that works for a club like Wolves that doesn't have the talent to create through having a solid team and instead need to rely on the gimmick of Traore and can put up with the 95% time that he does nothing because they wouldn't create anything anyways. We should be good enough that we don't need a gimmick and can build a strong enough team to create chances all the time.
Traore may create a chance or two but for the most part would mean that we are getting nothing out of the RWB or RW if we play the 3-4-3, which would be bad enough on its own.
It is possible Vlahovic would come in and hit the ground running right away, but it is also possible that it takes time for him to adapt or even that he would not be able to adapt at all.
The bigger point I was making was that a simple Kane-Vlahovic swap is not close to enough we need to strengthen the squad overall or we will be looking at the same problems we have now except with a younger player getting no chances.
It really comes down to how much money we have, and we don't know that (frankly even Conté and paratici probably don't know, that sly Levy).
If we have an extra 40 million to spend after buying a creative midfielder ala eriksen and a backup striker for Kane, then sure we'll go for Adama if Conté wants.
Otherwise, we really shouldn't.
If we have an extra 40 million to spend after buying a creative midfielder ala eriksen and a backup striker for Kane, then sure we'll go for Adama if Conté wants.
Otherwise, we really shouldn't.
I don't think he's played there often, but what I do remember of what I've seen is that he didn't embarrass himself, he was quite disciplined.Oh ok, then I retract "never played as RWB"
But how often and how many times? And was he any good in the position? Nuno was in favoring 4-3-3 so he couldn't have used WB that often.
It would be a gamble I think, but one with potentially a big upside
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Why did you disagree to this?
Nuno did not play 4-3-3 much at Wolves like that poster said, it was a combo of 343/352. Also it is true that Adama only had a handful of games at wingback.
These are just facts; odd to disagree with
Fair question. I think he is athletic and strong, which obviously gives him an advantage. But posters such as bus conductor have brought up fair concerns as to whether he will able to adjust to that position.Oh ok.
I know it's hard to guess but does Adama have any defensive fibre in him you think?
Son also played LWB once I remember
If Traore did this with regular consistency I can just imagine the opposition players telling Traore, "Thanks for the pass! You're a great friend. Let me buy a pint at our club get together next time. You're invited"
Jokes aside if we can get him for the right price, I mean no better options at that price, then worth a try I guess.
People like players who can run fast, it’s why Kane is so under rated by other clubs fans and by people who don’t understand the game. That’s all traore can do. Run fast. We got rid of one athlete non footballer in sissoko, we don’t need another.
He seems to be a serial skirt-chaser. Wouldn't be the first time in history for a 22/23 year-old. But, agree, once it becomes a pattern, it becomes a problem.
McKennie's one of my favorite current Yanks. Closest player comparison off the top of my head is Pogba. Box to Box/#8 CM2 w/ a #6, or on the L/R of a CM3.
IMO: he needs to play with a designated DM/#6. DO NOT get McKennie if you plan to use him as a designated #6! It defeats the purpose of his utility: his elite level physicality, endurance, competitiveness. Pops up with the odd header goal on corners/free kicks, a fox in the box. Thought he ran the show in the USMNT's 2-0 WC qualifier vs Mexico in November.
I'm a big fan of the other current Yank CM3s as well.
Tyler Adams #6/#8 (RB Leipzig, 22 years-old, £18m per Transfermarkt). A cross between Kante and Jorginho?? #6 in a CM2 + CM3. Very intelligent, intuitive, athletic, fluid player. Surprising physicality for his smaller stature (similar to Lucas in that sense). Often USMNT (and RB Leipzig) captain. I think he'd be ready to hit the ground running in the Premier League and wouldn't need any time for adjustment.
Yunus Musah #8/RW (Valencia, 19 years-old, £13.5m per Transfermarkt). Less familiar with Musah but every time I've seen him I've been impressed. Very pacy/fast, good in possession, he apparently started off as a winger at Valencia and they've slowly dropped him deeper into the midfield. No idea if that's b/c of injuries to other players/squad needs/etc., but Berhalter has been using him on the R/L of a CM3.
I would be very excited about McKennie (or Adams) coming to Spurs in January.
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They have Gnabry and Sane who can play there. We should gazump them ASAP
We need a Marcos Alonso/Hakimi type player who scores goals regularly from wingback. Both of those players thrived under Conte. I just don't know who is affordable and fits that profile
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Have a shake of the old Magic 8-Ball algorithm.
According ot that list Emerson Royal is the 4th best FB/WB in the world...and the 3rd best is Bastoni, who's actually a CBTop 50 Best (Full) Backs
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