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Player International Break Watch
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Out for the season then.
Turkey could potentially be a great source for Tottenham for obtaining committed, hard-working and uncompromised players that cannot be easily swayed or influenced by non-footballing factors. But I don't really know much about their squad/players.
Last night :
Turkey 0 - 6 Spain.
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Turkey could potentially be a great source for Tottenham for obtaining committed, hard-working and uncompromised players that cannot be easily swayed or influenced by non-footballing factors. But I don't really know much about their squad/players.
Could you provide a more in-depth analysis of Turkish international players and provide their clubs, positions, value, pro's and cons in table format.
Many thanks.
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I base that what I wrote above on the fact that Spanish/South American players Tottenham has are clearly not putting in much of an effort when playing in England for Tottenham. Look at this situation.
Notice there how they are basically not defending when playing in England for Tottenham. Palhinha had to defend both defenders there in that instance. How Spanish/South American players do internationally when playing for Spain, Brazil, Argentina is a totally different matter that is not relevant for Tottenham. Turkish footballers, in contrast, are perhaps much more likely to have a die-hard attitude when playing in England and for Tottenham. Which is very, very important.
Here are other instances of Porro and Romero playing in a compromised fashion and manner:
Player - Pedro Porro
I've always liked Pedro, but Saturday was a total disaster for him. Hopefully it's a one-off and all will be well going forward. He was not very good in the first half vs City either - Marmoush was running rings around him.
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Romero was also at fault for the Bournemouth goal that was scored by another South American international. To me that didn't look like a very committed, uncompromised attempt to make a block:
IDK, but it is possible that Turkish players may prove to be much better players that are committed to the club and willing to work hard in their roles. It would be optimal for the club to make such scouting by its own self and in secret.
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I base that what I wrote above on the fact that Spanish/South American players Tottenham has are clearly not putting in much of an effort when playing in England for Tottenham. Look at this situation.
Notice there how they are basically not defending when playing in England for Tottenham. Palhinha had to defend both defenders there in that instance. How Spanish/South American players do internationally when playing for Spain, Brazil, Argentina is a totally different matter that is not relevant for Tottenham. Turkish footballers, in contrast, are perhaps much more likely to have a die-hard attitude when playing in England and for Tottenham. Which is very, very important.
Here are other instances of Porro and Romero playing in a compromised fashion and manner:
Player - Pedro Porro
I've always liked Pedro, but Saturday was a total disaster for him. Hopefully it's a one-off and all will be well going forward. He was not very good in the first half vs City either - Marmoush was running rings around him.
Romero was also at fault for the Bournemouth goal that was scored by another South American international. To me that didn't look like a very committed, uncompromised attempt to make a block:
IDK, but it is possible that Turkish players may prove to be much better players that are committed to the club and willing to work hard in their roles.
I think it would be a good idea for Tottenham to contact Mourinho, perhaps, and ask for his opinions about Turkish left backs, right backs and what not. Hopefully the club has maintained good relations with him. But it would, of course, be more optimal for the club to make such scouting by its own self and in secret.
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I base that what I wrote above on the fact that Spanish/South American players Tottenham has are clearly not putting in much of an effort when playing in England for Tottenham. Look at this situation.
Notice there how they are basically not defending when playing in England for Tottenham. Palhinha had to defend both defenders there in that instance. How Spanish/South American players do internationally when playing for Spain, Brazil, Argentina is a totally different matter that is not relevant for Tottenham. Turkish footballers, in contrast, are perhaps much more likely to have a die-hard attitude when playing in England and for Tottenham. Which is very, very important.
Here are other instances of Porro and Romero playing in a compromised fashion and manner:
Player - Pedro Porro
I've always liked Pedro, but Saturday was a total disaster for him. Hopefully it's a one-off and all will be well going forward. He was not very good in the first half vs City either - Marmoush was running rings around him.
Romero was also at fault for the Bournemouth goal that was scored by another South American international. To me that didn't look like a very committed, uncompromised attempt to make a block:
IDK, but it is possible that Turkish players may prove to be much better players that are committed to the club and willing to work hard in their roles.
I think it would be a good idea for Tottenham to contact Mourinho, perhaps, and ask for his opinions about Turkish left backs, right backs and what not. Hopefully the club has maintained good relations with him. But it would, of course, be more optimal for the club to make such scouting by its own self and in secret.
Mixed feelings in this. I get that many of these games are excruciating, but arbitrarily splitting countries based on a ranking feels a bit 'Superleaguey' to me.
Feels a little strange that we celebrate the romance of the FA Cup and back the little guy (especially given we're the only non-league team to have ever won it), but want to exclude the little guy when it comes to the international stage.
Gray played 90 mins whilst Phillips came on after 77 mins in a 2-0 away win in Kazakhstan - a long flight there and back
Italians are complaining so much to the referee it is kinda insane.
Italian goalkeeper made a huge howler. And was saved by the ref. Referees saved Italy in the last game too. Helped Italy a lot. The play wasn't even reviewed. He made a huge error. Looked very weak. There appeared to have been some contact with an attacker but how much contact is questionable. It hasn't been reviewed and the ref right away intervened on the side of Italy.
Italian goalkeeper made a huge howler. And was saved by the ref. Referees saved Italy in the last game too. Helped Italy a lot. The play wasn't even reviewed. He made a huge error. Looked very weak. There appeared to have been some contact with an attacker but how much contact is questionable. It hasn't been reviewed and the ref right away intervened on the side of Italy.
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