They don't. They just have a better system and a better manager. Mane is 29 now. When he joined Liverpool he had like 10 goals and 9 goals in first 2 seasons. Rashford already beat it at an younger age, for us.
I think that's a ridiculous take but we don't have to agree. Not to be pendantic or nazi grammar leaning but it's 'they're better', not 'their'.
" Their better players"
The ‘system’ relies on finding players who fit into that system though which is the point, you scout players who have the right profile and not just because said players has certain stats etc. This is why players like Jota can fit into the system and maybe more lauded players than Jota was at wolves can not.
Why would it scare you? Only a fool would pay 80m for Rice and not use their vast worldwide scouting system to get a player a third of that price on the continent.
I too, would like us to sign Caqueret. I believe a player of his type is more important to our midfield than Rice (especially with Pogba likely to leave). Wouldn't mind both, though.
What makes you think Rashford can't produce the numbers of Mane ? Infact, he already did that at an younger age. He is going through a bad form .
Tchouameni would be my preferred choice for the DM role. He's better than Rice at defending a large space in a compact high block and can be utilised as both a DM and a box to box #8. He's the perfect profile for a team that wants to to play a proactive brand of football.
You didn't read anything he wrote.
I hate people being hyperbolic and then finally ending up as the arm chair expert - oh you didn't read anything.
He said you cannot judge a player on numbers, so you argue numbers.
13 and 20. Don't rely on easily disprovable statistics to make a point.
It's a good sign if he and Pogba combined make a full circle...
I haven't seen enough of Tchouameni to have an opinion but I do agree that if we were to get a technical midfielder like Caqueret, then we'd need a mobile ball winner who can cover ground.
I think it's very important we don't compromise off the ball work by bringing in a midfielder who is weak at applying pressure and defending a large space. Unless the plan is to setup in a low/mid block which suits players like Tielemans/Neves, we should look to sign a conductor next to the DM who not only provides the craft and guile in possession but also is quick and mobile to help thwart counters. It's why I say that the profile of player is more important than experience or being prem proven. There's no point being prem proven or experienced if you're weak defending a large space.
Hey Levy.
30m, the question is, what are YOU smoking?
Objection! Speculation.
65 million tops.Yeah there is no doubt we need both a ball winner and someone who has that technical quality as well, however just know those yankee leeches won't have it
Yeah would be different story IF we only had that one issue in the starting XI, however that isn't the case so need to be looking for shrewd deals
We need a DM and a technical midfielder to replace Pogba but we also need a striker, a winger and a RB. In as much as he has proved himself to not be total garbage I am not convinced by Dalot and we know the story with AWB.
Should definitely be working alongside Ralf in the consultancy role with thinking like that
If the option is 120mil or the same midfield next season?120 million.
Good luck finding a better player than Rice at £26 million. Esp if you take into consideration his age - and that he will get better with more experience.
Which striker do you think we should sign, obviously I know it's tricky to answer when we don't know who the manager will be
