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Spurs could do worse than going for a Croatian trio to strengthen the left side.
Borno Sosa, Gvardiol and Majer are all 3 left-footers.
Gvardiol is my 1st choice LCB - but he will cost a lot and is wanted by several top clubs.
Soso can play as LWB & CM. He's not a my 1st choice LWB and he's not a high-profile player but he could give Sessegnon competition for the LWB spot.
Majer is a tenacious and technical CM'er in the Modric mold who couldcombine well with either Højbjerg or Bentancur. Of course, there are question marks about how'd do in a MF-2.
Lovro Majer FIFA 22 Apr 13, 2022 SoFIFA
Lovro Majer (born 17 January 1998) is a Croatian footballer who plays as a center midfield for French club Rennes. In the game FIFA 22, his overall rating is 78.sofifa.com
Lovro Majer: Luka Modric's Heir In Croatia, Maybe Soon For Real Madrid
Lovro Majer has emerged as Luka Modric's heir apparent as his exploits with Stade Rennais this season showcase.www.foottheball.com
The Next Great Croatian Midfielder Ripping Up Ligue 1 With Stade Rennes
january 24, 2022
Croatia in recent years has produced some exceptional modern midfielders. They are more than usually blessed with an excellent work ethic which compliments their technique and versatile skill set. The likes of Luka Modric ,Matteo Kovacic, Ivan Rakitic and Marcelo Brozovic come to mind instantly when talking about Croatian midfielders, their quality over the years has been considered elite.
Lovro Majer seems to be the next in line to be a midfield maestro from Croatia. Much like his idol Luka Modric, the 24 year old graduated from Dinamo Zagreb’s famed academy. Majer got his first big move in the summer window of the 2021/22 season and made a switch to Stade Rennes in Ligue 1.
The influence of Modric on Majer is clear to see and their on-field resemblance is sometimes uncanny. They also have the same initials coincidentally , LM.
THE PROMISE OF MAJER
This season Lovro Majer’s stats reflect his capability to fulfill the 8/10 hybrid role or the mezzala role for the best managers and the best teams. In 13 appearances till date in Ligue 1 he has a solitary goal and 5 assists.
When he was bought in he was seen as a replacement for the Madrid bound Camavinga but he posses a more attacking threat than the French starlet, who is seen as a modern number 6.
A deeper look into Majer’s numbers shows us that he is a creative hub for the team. He makes 4.2 shots creating actions, which gives him an expected assist ratio of 0.33 per 90 almost on par with KDB’s 0.35.
He also takes 2 shots per 90 which is impressive for a central midfielder , De Bruyne on the other hand takes double the shots but he is the best at it in Europe from the center of the park.
Lovro Majer’s numbers in terms of progression are impressive too. He completes 7.2 progressive carries and successfully receives 4 progressive passes, which makes him an elite baller carrier through midfield.
His progressive passing could improve which is average at worst with 4 only progressive passes. He also completes about 2 dribbles per 90 which ranks him in the top 5% of midfielders around Europe.
What makes him truly standout are his pressure numbers. Majer is a pressing machine with almost 24 pressures per 90, evidence of his crazy work ethic. Much like all tenacious Croatian midfielders before him Majer does not mind doing the dirty work too.
He makes about 3.5 tackles and interceptions per 90, which is average but not a bad figure at all for such a creative player.
Majer is the perfect embodiment of the modern 8/10 hybrid. His immense work ethic, flawless technique and versatility make him an exciting prospect for major European clubs.
Especially teams in search of creativity and an elegant ball carrier through the center of the park should pounce on the first opportunity they get to bring him in, like Tottenham, where Majer would seamlessly fit in Conte’s system at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
MODRIC’S TRUE HEIR!
Not to discount the sheer quality of Rakitic, Kovacic and Brozovic, but Modric has been Croatia’s best player over the last 10 years and probably ever. Lovro Majer’s displays this season have surely made him heir apparent to the 2018 Ballon D’or winner’s throne.
The stylistic similarities between Majer and Modric are uncanny. An attacking midfielder who can slot in as a 8. A midfielder who is comfortable on the ball, and can dribble through tight spaces with ease despite pressure .
He moves his team forward through the center of the park. Much like Modric,Lovro Majer is vicious when needed and his grit will surely push him to emulate his idol.
In fact his dead ball delivery is more similar to De Bruyne’s, a supremely flattering comparison but not a false one. Something Luka himself has been average at.
If he moves to Tottenham he will be following in his idol’s footsteps, according to us Conte should already be pressurizing Daniel Levy to get his cheque book out for the next Croatian Magician, Lovro Majer.
Me neither, and it's not like winning the Spanish veterans league with RM is a gargantuan achievement either? Him staying at PSG means the odds of him winning the CL with PSG aren't much different to him winning it with RealBenzema Retirement home next season. After all, PSG outplayed them for 150/180 minutes this year.
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If you think about what the FFP really means for France, of course they don't object. FFP breach is literally the Qatari government giving France millions every year, and getting absolutely nothing in return (except political influence).
No Qatar means ligue 1 loses even more eyeballs, more TV money.
Same with City and Chavs really.
Yea, it might be that we will be unable to move him. But I was arguing against the notion that moving him on would be a bad idea.
Though I have to say - if Conte and Levy would tell him that he would not be in the clubs plans, I doubt that he would stay where he is not wanted
Anyway, I had read the same info about his future plans and hence I was suggesting to moving him on earlier (don't remember if it was last summer or Jan).
Unrealistic to think we'll fix all our squad imbalances in one window. Conte said as much.
What's realistic? I'd be very happy with
1. An experienced CB. Most likely Paratici will go back to Serie A, maybe for one of the Inter lads
2. Christian Eriksen
3. A wing back - I'm not sure we'll get two of top quality, so depends who's available. Perisic maybe?
4. A forward, glad to hear we like Isak at R Sociedad, who are showing interest in Lo Celso, so maybe a deal to be made there
5. Another midfielder... I think Phillips would be perfect, though might be too expensive given other business, and no real rumours there.
Sell
Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Rodon, Winks. Reguilon (if we find a replacement)
Loan
Ndombele, Sarr, Gil
If Eriksen comes I'd expect us to play 352 more often. So it makes even more sense to finally buy that 2nd centre forward to cover Kane (rather than a wide forward like Diaz).
Of all of these, I think Eriksen is the biggest game changer.
What's realistic? I'd be very happy with
1. An experienced CB. Most likely Paratici will go back to Serie A, maybe for one of the Inter lads
2. Christian Eriksen
3. A wing back - I'm not sure we'll get two of top quality, so depends who's available. Perisic maybe?
4. A forward, glad to hear we like Isak at R Sociedad, who are showing interest in Lo Celso, so maybe a deal to be made there
5. Another midfielder... I think Phillips would be perfect, though might be too expensive given other business, and no real rumours there.
Sell
Lo Celso, Bergwijn, Rodon, Winks. Reguilon (if we find a replacement)
Loan
Ndombele, Sarr, Gil
If Eriksen comes I'd expect us to play 352 more often. So it makes even more sense to finally buy that 2nd centre forward to cover Kane (rather than a wide forward like Diaz).
Of all of these, I think Eriksen is the biggest game changer.
pay him to go - give him half a seasons wages
Where would Eriksen play in a 343? I would definitely bring in Bale for forward / wide cover….. those two would be great free transfers and then focus on a stellar wing back and a CB / early-mid 20’s
nkunku looks some player dont he 55 goal contributions this season
I think he'd switch to 352 for Eriksen.
Tbh I think Eriksen will join Man Utd. Apparently Ten Haag wants him and his tactics and style of play will better suit Eriksen compared to the way Conte operates.
Not convinced as a default system but yeah, would allow more flexibility…. I actually preferred Eriksen from a narrow wide position as opposed to a full on central 10 so possibly rotation with Son/Kulu too
Woolwich have had a £76m bid for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 23, rejected by Napoli. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
He played for Conte and did well after a slow start. Seems like a chill guy, I think he might easily prefer to rejoin us for ease
hope not good player
I wouldn't be surprised. I am still hoping he and his family prefer to stay in London, but it's possibly wishful thinking. Eriksen doesn't strike me as a sentimental type.
1 year left on his contract, 29 yo, i reckon he will cost around 12 mill and not 25 mill as the article suggests. I think he would be excellent under Conte
vitinha is another