I know but it's no excuse. It shows he is a sulker and not serious about his club and teammates
The same happened with Muani who didn't want to be here. He wanted to go back to Juve last summer but somehow ended up here when that move was blocked
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I know but it's no excuse. It shows he is a sulker and not serious about his club and teammates
The same happened with Muani who didn't want to be here. He wanted to go back to Juve last summer but somehow ended up here when that move was blocked
Dunno about great but it's a solid start for sure.
Next: GK (no 1), Striker, RW, CM who can make progressive passes please!
Striker is gonna be really tricky imo. I've not heard any inspiring names so far.
Completely agree on the CM. Arguably the most important position IMO.
Great stuff, very insightful! Did the source have any statistics on distance run out of curiosity?
I think the general concensus is that after holding him last year and then just not using him, they will have to
Although I also think the general concensus forgets he also just signed a new contract
You can probably work that out using Squawka's comparison chart, actually much better doing it per 90 as well.
I'll see if I can drag up something later on.
One of the interesting things with buying Savinho (or a player like) is the effect itll have on the team dynamic, in particular Kudus, and maybe Maddison too
Kudus, played under an anti football monster, for just over half a season, was still one of the most productive players in the league
What happens to Kudus played under an actual football manager, where he will recieve the ball in the final 3rd more, in space more, and with more options to pass to?
Then.... how much MORE of that good stuff does he get if there is a proper winger on the opposite flank, activelt stretching a team, with them knowing he will take them on too?
I think its an exciting prospect
Especially when you factor in someone like Maddison at #10, a) having options to play too and b) being granted space to himself too....
Always sounded like he was being booed...glad I cleared that one up.I loved Steed
Baleba has never been anything other than ok. Anyone who pays stupid money for him is in for a shock. He doesn’t dominate games,goes missing,isn’t a goal threat,won’t make runs forward and doesn’t see out the 90 minutes a lot.I'm no longer a Balebashocking numbers
What a monster Anderson is. Whichever team gets him is very very lucky
Anderson and Guimares are the two who can do the lot for me and we won’t be getting any of those.
I agree with the general criticisms of Kudus, bit of a headless chicken/head down merchant, holds the ball too long etc...
I think its fair
But, I also think Frank football basically exacerbated Kudus' worst qualities
"Give the ball to Kudus" was his only tactic. He was running the ball from our half constantly. He never had support or passing options - unless he beat 3 or 4 players first...
I firmly believe under RDZ that will be very different. He'll always have support and options, far more be 1 v 1 not 3 v 1, be recieving in the final 3rd more ....
He will still of course over play and frustrate at times, but he'll also be a far better player IMO
And if he can be our most productive player in the worst circumstance, Im interested what he can do in a far better situation
Palhinha and Wharton as the pivot
Palhinha to tackle
Wharton to play the through balls
Richy to put it into row Z
Done
if we push the wage limit ( which apparently we are) then we can definitely attract the required level of player.
Hayden fucking Clapton/Dalston isn't the required level. Go on a Boro forum and they want Devine as a swap...
Who will we get for the striker position? There's no standout names, probably Moise Kean.
Ive very mixed feelings on Savinho. Not against, but a little "meh" as well.
I think my hesitance is that he is yet another 'potential' player, in a squad already with Tel, Odobert, Bergvall, Gray, Souza....
Feels a bit like "do we need ANOTHER project?"
On the flip side, he is exactly the profile we need, a proper winger on the LW is something we have been screaming out for
On balance Id say I like it, but Im not super excited (yet)
Thats basically his game though, isnt it?
While he is excellent at it - its a very specific - and quite a narrow skill set
Something like this:
OUT
Vicario
Romero
Dragusin
Vuskovic (Loan)
Sousa (Loan)
Bissouma
Palinha
Bentancur/Sarr
Muani
Solomon
Richarlison
Moore (Loan)
IN
Back Up experienced keeper
Robertson
Senesi
Van Hecke
Scott/Baleba
Locatelli/Camara/Wharton
MGW
Akliouche
Savinho
Osimhen
I’ve been chewing it over and despite the heroics of the relegation battle, our midfield was a major reason for being in a relegation battle and the seniors need a complete shake up. I’m only keeping one of Sarr or Bentancur depending on who we get the best offer for.
OUT
Vicario
Romero
Dragusin
Vuskovic (Loan)
Sousa (Loan)
Bissouma
Palinha
Bentancur/Sarr
Muani
Solomon
Richarlison
Moore (Loan)
IN
Back Up experienced keeper
Robertson
Senesi
Van Hecke
Scott/Baleba
Locatelli/Camara/Wharton
MGW
Akliouche
Savinho
Osimhen
I’ve been chewing it over and despite the heroics of the relegation battle, our midfield was a major reason for being in a relegation battle and the seniors need a complete shake up. I’m only keeping one of Sarr or Bentancur depending on who we get the best offer for.
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He has to check back because he has about 4 players trying to stop him. Probably because as you said the left side is poor. If you have threats all over the front line you naturally create space
Completely unrealistic but I am IN
He takes the ball in tight areas, he passes it forward or recycles it. His defensive game will get better and better because he’s a smart footballer. He’s the closest thing I’ve seen to Carrick, who anchored United’s midfield for 10 years under Fergie.
