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Transfers Summer Transfer Thread 2023! - Closed (Maybe)
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Schlotterbeck was in the World Class category for the 2021/22 season. One I would have liked for us to try and get, but too late now. He was on a free too, same as Sule.Kicker CB ratings for 2nd half 22-23 Bundesliga:
World Class:
None.
International Class:
1. Matthijs de Ligt, Bayern Munich
2. Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen
3. Matthias Ginter, Freiburg
4. Benjamin Pavard, Bayern Munich
5. Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund
6. Edmond Tapsoba, Bayer Leverkusen
National Class:
7. Willi Orban, RB Leipzig
8. Julian Chabot, FC Köln
9. Josko Gvardiol, RB Leipzig
10. Hiroki Ito, Stuttgart
11. Niklas Süle, Borussia Dortmund
12. Moritz Jenz, Schalke 04
13. Timo Hübers, FC Köln
14. Micky van de Ven, Wolfsburg
15. Robin Knoche, Union Berlin
16. Piero Hincapie, Bayer Leverkusen
17. Lukas Klostermann, RB Leipzig
18. Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund
19. Philipp Lienhart, Freiburg
Best Bundesliga centre-backs of 2023 so far
Here are the best Bundesliga centre-backs of 2023 so far, according to German football magazine Kicker.bulinews.com
If we want to play all these attacking players, somebody needs to cover the yards and he eats them up when he runs.
Hss the technicals and shooting ability to play 8 as well.
Can't believe how low he is on that list
Bigger accounts also on this Hoj to Atleti story.
30-35m great for everyone.
I know Lenglet is not good enough but CCV may have improved a lot in Scotland.
With Bentancur still out, Skipp probably missing the tour because of the u21 euros and PEH linked with a move away, Sarr should get plently of game time in preseason. Hopefully impresses!
I have a hunch (and it’s nothing more than that) that Ange isn’t going to go his traditional 433 this season and will try a 4231 instead?
Why?
A lot of our players just don’t seem to fit the system he normally plays. Our set of full backs are broadly attacking and we’ve spent a significant sum over the last 12 months on Porro, Spence and Udogie who don’t seem to suit inverted full backs.
I’ve seen talk of Royal in that role but that petrifies me. A player that limited technically near the CM position is a frightening prospect.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to have full backs bombing on and a more conservative CM pairing?
Similarly I don’t see Maddison as an 8 at all. Could he do a job? Possibly. But you’re definitely not getting the most out of the asset by playing him there. The man is best as a 10 making things happen in dangerous areas and I feel that’s where we’ll deploy him. Similarly I’ve seen mention of Kulu as an 8, are people really confident he can be effective there?
Nothing about the current composition of the squad says 433 to me, it feels much better suited to a 4231 with attacking full backs and a more conservator CM pair.
As I say, just a hunch and I’m more concerned with the attempted brand that the tactical setup in the first few months under Ange. But a lot of it is pointing that way…..
Why?
A lot of our players just don’t seem to fit the system he normally plays. Our set of full backs are broadly attacking and we’ve spent a significant sum over the last 12 months on Porro, Spence and Udogie who don’t seem to suit inverted full backs.
I’ve seen talk of Royal in that role but that petrifies me. A player that limited technically near the CM position is a frightening prospect.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to have full backs bombing on and a more conservative CM pairing?
Similarly I don’t see Maddison as an 8 at all. Could he do a job? Possibly. But you’re definitely not getting the most out of the asset by playing him there. The man is best as a 10 making things happen in dangerous areas and I feel that’s where we’ll deploy him. Similarly I’ve seen mention of Kulu as an 8, are people really confident he can be effective there?
Nothing about the current composition of the squad says 433 to me, it feels much better suited to a 4231 with attacking full backs and a more conservator CM pair.
As I say, just a hunch and I’m more concerned with the attempted brand that the tactical setup in the first few months under Ange. But a lot of it is pointing that way…..
Maybe he has but I don't believe he's improved enough to be the quality we need. Taking that kind of risk is stupid and asking for trouble.
We've had form for this for years, as a fan base.
Remember John Pratt? He was the go to scapegoat for years. Spider was another who's face didn't fit.
Incidentally, I played against Spider when he dropped down to the semi pro leagues at St Alban's. He was head and shoulders the best player on the pitch, lovely bloke too.
Just goes to show the gulf in class from those who "nearly made it" to those who did, however briefly.
If players can get around "permission" to talk to other clubs, I'm sure Paratici can get around that ban.
Texting springs to mind...
It’s the pointing.
This is a reliable site IMO and nowt about Hog.
what's wrong with me ........i'm actually looking forward to the new season !