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Let's replace Smalling and Jones with Lindelof and Keane.
I've watched him a few times and he really is. Some of his passing is incredible. My only worry is him and Bailly would be too weak in the air to start togather as CB partners in the PL.No he is not better than Bonucci on the ball, come on
Yeah exactly what I was thinking.I've watched him a few times and he really is. Some of his passing is incredible. My only worry is him and Bailly would be too weak in the air to start togather as CB partners in the PL.
The notion of bailly and lindelof weak in the air is hilarious.Yeah exactly what I was thinking.
He's superb at signing centre backs and defenders in general more often than not.Has Jose really ever cocked up a CB signing? I cant think of any
On Lindelof, I can only base on what regular Benfica watchers have said in that he's not the best in the air. Statistically, I believe, that view is backed up as well. Bailly isn't bad in the air, but I'd say it's his weakest attribute. He has a good leap but a weird heading style imo.The notion of bailly and lindelof weak in the air is hilarious.
I do think he has signed a lot of average full backs in his time, he went through loads at Chelsea spending like CIty on centre backs. He has had a few average centre backs too: Alex, Boularouz, Tal Ben Haim and Zouma is debatable so far. He has made a lot of good signings too, but lets be honest he has always had a LOT of money to spend in comparison with most other clubs within his league, just like Guardiola. The good thing with Mourinho is he very much knows the type of player he wants to sign for each position regardless of whether you agree with his methods and tactics, his decision making in the transfer market always seems well plannedHas Jose really ever cocked up a CB signing? I cant think of any
What a crazy world we live in. £100 million buys you this nobody and the Dutch donkey Van Dick.
He absolutely isnf, you are having a laugh.This chap is better than both interms of ability with the ball.
Actually, having a nice round head means that he'd have the lowest surface area to volume ratio for headers.
For comparison:
Note the more quadratic shape of Keane's head, which adds +2 to heading prowess.
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Bailly is on the weaker side in air for a centerback. I have no clue about Lindeof guy but we definitely need someone who is actually GOOD in air.The notion of bailly and lindelof weak in the air is hilarious.
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That's what I'm hopingLet's replace Smalling and Jones with Lindelof and Keane.
Think he's a Cahill type of signing but better on the ball.35M EUR seems fine I guess. Still don't think he is potentially world class, but I trust Mourinho when it comes to defenders. He seems to put high value on Lindelof. At least I'll get to (continue to) watch a Swede in the United shirt.
GaitanRight this looks like a goer. There's definite interest from our side. So who has seen him regularly?
It's the worst aspect of his game. He's the weakest in the air of all of our current CB's. Lindelof isn't any better. Lack of aerial prowess would be a legitimate concern if they were to form a centre-back partnership.Good signing for 35m.
And what is this nonsense about Bailly being weak in the air
He is hot headed and reckless sometimes, but other parts of his game are top-notch.
Probably.Gaitan
He must be damaged goods though with all those medicals he's had to doWe've agreed a deal with him a dozen times now so we must be quite interested in him.
Exactly my thought as wellGet in there another Swede! This means all of our matches will be live here
You should see the comments on Facebook on Viasat's pageExactly my thought as well
He has a weird technique where he jumps over the ball and throws his head downwards. He's got a great leap, but his timing isn't great. Seems to go over the ball and not across it.Good signing for 35m.
And what is this nonsense about Bailly being weak in the air
He is hot headed and reckless sometimes, but other parts of his game are top-notch.
Agreed.He has a weird technique where he jumps over the ball and throws his head downwards. He's got a great leap, but his timing isn't great. Seems to go over the ball and not across it.
He's young. I'm sure he'll learn how to use his leap more effectively. I remember Evra was the same. Outrageous standing leap, but would often not get his head near the ball. Then all of a sudden it clicked, and he became very good at winning those aerial battles.
Yes Smalling seems to struggle at LCB position, He was good at RCB under LVG. Same was the case with Jones, him and rojo striked a partnership in november and december until he got injured. If Lindelof comes we'll have 3 options for RCB and 3 for LCBThe most important thing for me is he's most comfortable on the left side. Bailly is 100x better on the right side, neither Smalling/Jones/Bailly look as good when playing LCB. Only Rojo and Blind look their best at that position.
Hopefully Lindelof and Baily can strike up a good partnership until Rojo comes back, then we've got some great options.
Yep. Jones can do an alright job there but he's more comfortable on the right you can tell. Smalling at LCB is just a train wreck though unfortunately.Yes Smalling seems to struggle at LCB position, He was good at RCB under LVG. Same was the case with Jones, him and rojo striked a partnership in november and december until he got injured. If Libdelof comes we'll have 3 options for RCB and 3 for LCB