Same was being said about Sterling around 2014. Went on to win the Golden Boy award.
Not weighing in on the debate, but Alli plays a much more advanced role than Pogba so that's not really a fair comparison.
Sterling was looking like a very good player, but I felt like he tended to show in more in occasional bursts of form and looked like someone who was a talented youngster to Liverpool instead of a key player. Alli - on the other hand - has been fantastic for much of the season for Spurs, and has been one of their key players. Probably their best after Kane, actually. I'd say he's potentially a lot better than Sterling, and is already showing it.
It's not really hype though, is it? His movement is so natural and effortless and he doesn't rely on physical attributes - they're a bonus -and his intelligence is there for all to see.
I get what you mean. But if he tried any of that shit with me, he'd be spending a few weeks on the treatment table.
His very talented, I wish we had him. That said, we got Martial and Rashford
Comparing players so different with goal stats is beyond stupid.
OK, then compare the assists stats. Or if you don't like that either then compare the Prem appearances stats, Or if you don't any like either of those, then just use your eyes.
I complete agree. He's absolute diamond. won me 20 quid tonight the beautiful bastard.
There's no such thing as toughest league in the world. Im all praise for the lad who is an amazing talent but Jesus Christ this obsession with 'toughest', 'best', 'greatest'.
it is, the competition is much higher than anywhere else, no game is easy for the teams at the top whereas in la liga and seria a top teams dont struggle as much with outsiders.. words like greatest and best are very subjective but you can definitely say it's the toughest and definitely quite hard for young player to break through
I think Kane's the bigger talent. If he stays at Spurs for the next five years they'll be in contention for the majority of domestic trophies, year after year.
It isn't. There is no proof of it being the toughest. None whatsoever. I feel like people who say that are the ones who only watch one league and are obviously biased.
This. Such a great talent, but can be a complete tool, at times.
Would he have bought Alli? Doubt it
Martial started off well, and has gradually tapered off. Pretty much like every other talented attacker we have had at the club under his reign. The reason young players do well under him, is that they generally haven't had enough of a time to be stained by his shit.
You're having an invisible debate here because you're so on the defensive. Lighten up.
Prem appearance stats
Next year will be Spurs' acid test. If they fall short this season when all the big guns have decided to collectively be shite, then it is difficult for me to see them trump the big teams who will definitely be pulling their weight together come August.
Next season in the PL is going to be by far the hardest ever.
You reckon West Ham will still be fighting after the summers spending is completed by the other teams?
Yep I do, in fact I think West Ham will be spending pretty big themselves this summer, the new TV deal combined with getting a brand new stadium for free moves West Ham significantly up the money table.
I don't think they'l be able to compete in attracting talent when United Chelsea Liverpool City and Arsenal will all be looking to significantly strengthen though.
Agreed that they won't win players over them but they already have a couple of high class players in Payet and Lanzini, they might not need the same players as the other teams. Plus to earn £100k plus a week and live in Chigwell isn't the most unattractive proposition.
Not sure about that. Pogba looks a lot more talented to me although he is a bit overrated.
Sterling is one of the best in his age group. He's not been brilliant this season but his performances since 2013 warrant him being among the better young footballers.
What does "hardest ever" mean? You've just said 7 teams will fight it out for 4 positions which is only every every PL season to have ever happened.
Is it? Personally I think come kick off it will be hard to predict even one team that will be certain to finish in the top 4.
Then the quality at the top will be just as bad as this season. A team like City should never have been in doubt for top 4 and under Pep I'm pretty sure it won't be. Even we shouldn't really be in doubt for top 4 given our spending power but obviously you need a good manager to ensure that.
Pogba was nowhere near Alli at the same age. STerling's brilliant talent but he's different player to Alli, comparing the two's potential make no sense, both are top prospects..
