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Another big performance from him yesterday. Loved the footwork in that burst he had down the left early in the game. Special player, just hope we manage him correctly over the next couple of years.
ETH has found his new Frenkie De Jong. He will eventually also be better than Frenkie.
Frenkie is a bit overrated in my opinionSteady on, if he’s as good as Frenkie in 5 years we’ll be doing well.
He has a potential to be much better. Frankie is overrated.Steady on, if he’s as good as Frenkie in 5 years we’ll be doing well.
Honestly, I feel like Mainoo with his strength has every chance to be right up there. Frenkie is faster in a sprint but Mainoo's physique is much stronger and much more suited to the prem.Steady on, if he’s as good as Frenkie in 5 years we’ll be doing well.
Indeed, but he missed Leon Britton next to him like he had at Swansea!
ETH has found his new Frenkie De Jong. He will eventually also be better than Frenkie.
FDJ is no all timer unless we just hand that term out to anyone and everyone.He probably won't be. De Jong is literally an all-timer profile in that left sided #8
FDJ is no all timer unless we just hand that term out to anyone and everyone.
FDJ is no all timer unless we just hand that term out to anyone and everyone.
In his specific role, he is. I'm not saying he's an all-timer #8 generally
What role are we talking about here?
Fellaini was all timer at advanced chest controlling hold up midfielder too I guess.In his specific role, he is. I'm not saying he's an all-timer #8 generally
Fellaini was all timer at advanced chest controlling hold up midfielder too I guess.
Similar to what Mainoo is doing for us, but a bit better overall IMO, especially defensively
His dribbling is about timing and necessarily pace.
Possibly. It seems to me he has a low centre of gravity and a quick first step. That way he can break away from a player the first two metres, and also catch someone with a lunge or tackle, but even over five metres his pace looks more average, wether attacking or defending. He might also improve his base speed, running power and stamina through technique and training, but I doubt he’ll ever be among the fast players either short or long distance sprint. But his timing and precision when releasimg the ballnis fantastic.It is about timing and body feints, but he is also able to accelerate away from players. We saw that at least three or four times yesterday. Two times running into the box and once or twice in the middle of the park. He has a pretty good acceleration, and drives forward well with the ball. Therefore, I think his lack of pace in his recovery runs is as much about a lack of intensity as it is downright speed. Some players, like Robertson never give up even if they are way behind, but they run their hearts out and when the attacker slows down, they are right there and either tackles or gets in their way. When a player is in front of Mainoo, he doesn't exert himself as if he doesn't think he will catch him. When he's running beside them, he seems to be much faster - again, intensity.
I think yesterdays game has officially put him on the map. I've seen fans of other teams praise him before but after his performance yesterday I've seen a lot of other fans realise he's special.
Not just fans. Got a high five from Klopp when he was subbed off.
He did? I missed it. Should look for video.
If he really did, it would be awesome moment for Mainoo.
He's not that youngBest dribbler in the team?
Best dribbler in the team?
I suspect Mainoo may not go to the Euros and if he does he'll be there for the experience rather than the expectation that he starts. I full expect it to be England's first choice midfield by the next World Cup though.
I think Bellingham will play deeper for England, though he'll remain as the most advanced midfield player. With England, I think there's less of a need for him to play as high up the pitch as we have Kane there.
Absolutely. It irritates so much when I see Bruno giving him advice…close your ears MainooIts day and night between him receiving the ball on tight space compared to Bruno. Add to that he is stronger and can glide across the turf, He needs better partners in middle 3.
Gem of a player. I'm actually glad Southgate hasn't called him up for the friendlies. Risk of injury which we cant afford plus the pressure that accompanies an England cap. There will be plenty of time for that down the road. ATM we need him for the run in.
On the bolded, the issue there is that there are few 18 year olds playing first team football in the PL. These types of lists lend themselves to the South American wonderkids who actually do get the chance to play professional football earlier.In Goal.com’s NXT Gen awards he’s only the 7th best young player in the world apparently…
Maybe I know little about football but the Premier League having only 3 young players in the top 31 is quite hilarious.
Placing the next South American wonderkid ahead of someone who’s already arguably playing at a better level than they may ever get to in their whole career is funny to me.
You jinxed itGem of a player. I'm actually glad Southgate hasn't called him up for the friendlies. Risk of injury which we cant afford plus the pressure that accompanies an England cap. There will be plenty of time for that down the road. ATM we need him for the run in.