I think he played in a double pivot with Verratti. He certainly had a far greater share of the possession than he seems to get at Juve which would suggest that.
Adrien Rabiot | signs 1 year deal at Juventus. See you all next year
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They won CL with Fabinho. He came the same window with Allison. The previous CL, it was Karius disaster lass in CL final.
The more I think it, more interesting is it for us to play him and McT together, ie, two b2b. It can be very industrial because both are tall, physical, athletic, mobile. We have too many technical players but weak on physical part.
he can be utilised as the single pivot or as one half of a double pivot. From what I remember of his time playing in France, he was particularly strong at retaining possession whilst under pressure, which is a skill in itself. He's also very quick and agile in a deeper role, which should be seen as a advantage for a coach who aims to sacrifice defensive stability for goals, and will require the midfielders to play with intensity and cover ground quickly to either extinguish the opposing transition or slow it down. Neves and Tielemans are both weak in that regard.
Not sure what went wrong at Juventus, but I do occasionally frequent their fan forums and the likes of Kulusevski and Bentancur were derided by many of their fans and both players seem to be doing well at Spurs.
Not sure what went wrong at Juventus, but I do occasionally frequent their fan forums and the likes of Kulusevski and Bentancur were derided by many of their fans and both players seem to be doing well at Spurs.
My advice is don't watch Howson video on him entitled My Worry With Rabiot unless you enjoy depressing yourself further.
Only way I can feel positively with this is that if he is signed alongside someone else too, otherwise we are fecked.
Only way I can feel positively with this is that if he is signed alongside someone else too, otherwise we are fecked.
No. We need to move on from McTominay. He isn't good enough.
I do at this time of night.
They work hard though compared to ours
Is this shite really happening? How come we agree a deal with Juventus, and suddenly here comes Rabiot, and we agree a deal with Barcelona, and it's where the feck is Frenkie for 12 weeks?
Its cause you don’t know the difference between Frenkies contract situation and Rabiots contract.
It was post meant in jest, calm down.
At this rate, the expectations are so low that if he makes a 15yard pass, he would be seen as the Pirlo/Scholes' lovechild.
Seems Rabiot has fallen out with quite a few managers in the past if Wikipedia is to be trusted
Well, people are busy these days. Too much to read, hear, see from internet through a small phone screen. No one read things carefully just no time.
Some italian fans think 15m fee and 120k wage are big money. 15m is a nothing transfer deal in EPL even with the bottom 10 teams.
He looks to have a similiar skill set to de Jong in terms of carrying the ball up field whilst also being strong defensively.
He could fill de Jongs role in the team and also be capable of taking on a more defensive role in the event de Jong is signed at some point.
He could fill de Jongs role in the team and also be capable of taking on a more defensive role in the event de Jong is signed at some point.
Can we hurry and get him, and hijack Ruiz from PSG?
That Matheus Nunes from Lisbon would be interesting, if we’re too late for Ruiz.
I cannot watch another game with McFred starting.
That Matheus Nunes from Lisbon would be interesting, if we’re too late for Ruiz.
I cannot watch another game with McFred starting.
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Nunes from SCP looks a interesting player. If de Jong doesn't happen then I hope we sign one of Nunes, Bennacer or Caqueret. A midfield 3 of Rabiot, Nunes and Eriksen has potential to do well.
Rabiot, Nunez and Eriksen is the midfield trio I’m hoping we can go ahead with.
Garnacho, Ronaldo and Sancho as front 3.
I’m really quite shocked at the negativity around Rabiot. I’ve always thought he was a beautiful player to watch. He glides around the pitch and always seems to have time in possession. He’s so many levels up from McFred technically it’s unreal.
I must admit that I’m basing my judgements more from his time at PSG as haven’t really followed him at Juve, but there’s definitely a class player in there that with the right coaching could have a massive impact on our style of football and control of games!
I must admit that I’m basing my judgements more from his time at PSG as haven’t really followed him at Juve, but there’s definitely a class player in there that with the right coaching could have a massive impact on our style of football and control of games!
For who? the opposition?
How distracting his mom would be in the greater scheme of things?
Is she just all loud but doesn't really have any impact like Lavar Ball in the NBA?
Is she just all loud but doesn't really have any impact like Lavar Ball in the NBA?
That midfield 3 would be exciting and I think it's very important that we sign at least one more midfielder in addition to Rabiot. Hopefully it's de Jong, but if not then one of the three midfielders i've mentioned would be ideal alternatives.
The money has to be made available by the owners because Todd Boehly seems to be throwing money about and you either have the mindset to compete with Boehly and the rest or you need to sell up.
I actually think we don't have enough technical players. I can think of 3 that started vs Brighton at most that would qualify as technical.
his progressive passing rate is in the shitters. He is nowhere near to FDJ
why not? Both have a shit attitude towards football and are toxic. On a purely football basis, Arnautovic had done better last season then Rabiot.
Me yesterday.... Can't have that midfield play together ever again.
Me today after the Rabiot bid..... Well, beggers can't be choosers.
I, for one am ready to watch anyone play in our midfield. feck it, get it done and let's see it play out.
Me today after the Rabiot bid..... Well, beggers can't be choosers.
I, for one am ready to watch anyone play in our midfield. feck it, get it done and let's see it play out.
Rabiot is absolutely toxic mate. He'll stink the dressing room and quite frankly he isn't even worth the hassle. If we can't get a decent CM then in my opinion we should stick to what we've got till January. In my opinion ETH should be given a free pass and kids should be given an opportunity. Meanwhile let's hire a real DOF with actual experience in what he's doing.
Honestly, I hope she drives the Glazers to sell.
He could have passed it to Bruno there, he had so much space and time to do better there
If that’s the case then yes I think a lot of people would. But I’ve a feeling it’s only gonna be rabiot which isn’t nowhere near enough and if we’re only bringing in 1 midfielder then it has to be de Jong for me.
Im just going by the reviews and videos I've seen but this seems to be such an underwhelming signing that can only be papered over by getting De Jong. I'd prefer us to go for Guido and SMS if we can't get De Jong.
Despite leaving it so late it seems we could still get arguably best DM - Guido and center midfielder - SMS, that's been available this window (if the reviews of people that's seen them are correct).
Despite leaving it so late it seems we could still get arguably best DM - Guido and center midfielder - SMS, that's been available this window (if the reviews of people that's seen them are correct).
Watch the all touches of him at juve, 2019, plays a lot sideways nothing like de jong. I don’t think I saw him carry the ball either tbh in that game. I think we are hoping to get the player from 2018
Probably tielemans as he is nice and cheap, don’t see is taking a risk on a fancier name tbh
Yeah neither of these things are going to happen. So let’s just take this Improvement over McFred. At least Rabiot can play for a top 6 side.
Reports are saying he wants CL football, we might not even be a temptation for a mediocre midfielder like Rabiot.
Scary.
Scary.
Is Veronique considered as DoF candidate or is it too early to suggest that?
His mom will negociate crazy wages the he'll come here. Can't believe we're in. Can't stand this sulking primadonna and his trouble making mom/agent.
Arnautovic rumours are even worse.
Thought we hit rock bottom a while ago but apparently we're still digging
It’s so obvious Rabiot was offered to every club in hope of earning a nice bit of profit before his contract runs out, and Utd end up coming to the rescue in a rushed panic, you’ve just got to laugh. Any other well run club would sign him next year on a free, he’s just not worth it, we have enough no.8s with glaring weaknesses in their game as it is.
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