davidmichael
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Sky Sports Germany saying we’re interested in him for January, to be honest I’ve not seen a lot of him other than when he was at Celtic but heard/read very good things about him.
What's the situation with AWB
I haven't seen him in since last season but at the time he was technically solid, a good athlete with fairly big positioning issues.
With Antony's complete lack of a right foot, how exactly is he not inverted?Truth be told, given that Antony is more of a wide winger than an inverted wide forward, we need an inverted right-back rather than an overlapping right-back
Massive praiseHe's quite weak defensively, but can be effective if you open up space for him. The kind of player, where you need to think about how you will use him, before you buy him. That seems to be a weakness at United, so I'd be skeptical. I'm not sure Leverkusen would be willing to sell for a reasonable fee halfway through the season either, he's been one of their better players this year.
Antony usually holds the width on the right (Even as a left-footer); he's more Mahrez than Robben. With Antony wide, there's no need for an over-lapping RB to maintain width, we instead need an inverted RB more like Kyle Walker/Joshua Kimmich when he played there for BayernWith Antony's complete lack of a right foot, how exactly is he not inverted?
I haven't seen him since last season but at the time he was technically solid, a good athlete with fairly big positioning issues.
We really could do with someone who is going to run past Anthony when he cuts in though, he even cuts in the cross, it would open up a lot of space and give him the option to cross, play it down the line or creat that bit more space to get a shot off.Antony usually holds the width on the right (Even as a left-footer); he's more Mahrez than Robben. With Antony wide, there's no need for an over-lapping RB to maintain width, we instead need an inverted RB more like Kyle Walker/Joshua Kimmich when he played there for Bayern
Antony usually holds the width on the right (Even as a left-footer); he's more Mahrez than Robben. With Antony wide, there's no need for an over-lapping RB to maintain width, we instead need an inverted RB more like Kyle Walker/Joshua Kimmich when he played there for Bayern
A Malacia type signing to provide competition for Dalot I reckon. Seen as AWB is completely frozen out.Absolutely rapid but he can’t defend. Surely he’ll be Dalots back up with the form Diogo is in.
I haven't seen him since last season but at the time he was technically solid, a good athlete with fairly big positioning issues.
Bags of pace and a real threat going forward with his dribbling but defensively he is absolute shambles. Better as a RWB or RW for his contributions in the final third
Really good going forward, shit defensively. Do not want.
Nah, he always seems exposed in defence.
Denzel Dumfries vibes.Absolutely rapid but he can’t defend. Surely he’ll be Dalots back up with the form Diogo is in.
Not at all, Dumfries is fine defensively.Denzel Dumfries vibes.
Maybe he is instructed to do so because of the lack of attacking options in our RB department? You are right, there is a trend to step away from overlapping Fullbacks to underlapping fullbacks bolstering central position but I feel those things should always be flexible enough to maximize your squad. Plus, as many have said, both Antony and Sancho aren't particular great wingers (in the traditional sense, not a dig, as this kind of wingers isn't really trending since quite some time) so it definitely wouldn't be unheard of to bring in at least one really good attacking fullback. Although - from my understanding, that squad role is maybe earmarked for Laird.Antony usually holds the width on the right (Even as a left-footer); he's more Mahrez than Robben. With Antony wide, there's no need for an over-lapping RB to maintain width, we instead need an inverted RB more like Kyle Walker/Joshua Kimmich when he played there for Bayern
He's quite weak defensively, but can be effective if you open up space for him. The kind of player, where you need to think about how you will use him, before you buy him. That seems to be a weakness at United, so I'd be skeptical. I'm not sure Leverkusen would be willing to sell for a reasonable fee halfway through the season either, he's been one of their better players this year.
I've only seen highlights of him playing but he seems to have ridiculous acceleration over the first few yards. And if he has the touch and technique to go along with his speed, then I think the coaching staff can improve his defensive game.
This is what 99 pace looks like in real life, apparently.
Incredibly quick but the handful of times (I think 3) I’ve seen him play he’s really stood out as a poor .
There isn’t really a player in the PL like him.
Edited.Surely we can help him with a financial advisor?
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Would certainly solve the Dalot not overlapping Antony problem.
Or an indication from Dalot he doesn't want to sign a new deal? Laird is only just getting to grips with Championship football, he wouldn't be ready for us, for a couple of years anyway - in my opinion.Very good RWB. I would worry a lot about him at RB in the PL with the need to get up and down with equal measure.
Would surely spell the end of Laird if true.