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From what I've watched, Witsel plays in a double pivot, while Weigl seems most comfortable as the 6 in a midfield 3. Different positions no?What? Where do you think Witsel is playing?
From what I've watched, Witsel plays in a double pivot, while Weigl seems most comfortable as the 6 in a midfield 3. Different positions no?What? Where do you think Witsel is playing?
From what I've watched, Witsel plays in a double pivot, while Weigl seems most comfortable as the 6 in a midfield 3. Different positions no?
Maybe he does but he’s exactly the type of signing we should make. Young, point to prove, potential to get better, fits our tactics and plays in a position we need to upgrade on and surely he’s better than Matic.Think he needs to take a step down and get his mojo back before he can go to a top club. He's been playing CB, hasn't he?
Hasn't really been the same player since surgery in 2017, so maybe he's not going to be better than Matic. Maybe he has certain issues that haven't been fully disclosed. Who knows maybe a Dortmund fan can update. But outside looking in, we'd be best off avoiding.Maybe he does but he’s exactly the type of signing we should make. Young, point to prove, potential to get better, fits our tactics and plays in a position we need to upgrade on and surely he’s better than Matic.
I'm not even sure he is, Matic isnt going to get us where we need to go, but he's not shit. This guy doesn't even get game time in his position, I'd rather play McSauce there.Maybe he does but he’s exactly the type of signing we should make. Young, point to prove, potential to get better, fits our tactics and plays in a position we need to upgrade on and surely he’s better than Matic.
Don't know how good he is but I've been reading for a few years he is talented. A transfer like this would seem to make too much sense for Woody.https://onefootball.com/en/news/jul...ely-if-he-could-en-26460985?variable=20190724
At €30 million surely he’s better value than Longstaff and is far more experienced despite only being 23 years old.
Didn't know that. Can you think of any reason why he has digressed?We should get a player who hasn't had a good game since 2017? Why exactly? Because he was highly rated back then?
Injuries. Moved to centre back last year.Didn't know that. Can you think of any reason why he has digressed?
Thanks for the insightInjuries. Moved to centre back last year.
Obviously my post was a little hyperbolic, but he's really not the player he was a couple of years back.
Haven't heard of him for years, did he reach his potential?It seems he may be on his way to Benfica for €15-20mill euros, it's likely there may be some truth in the Gedson Fernandes rumours, however, I'd still gladly take a punt on this guy for 15-20 mill
Yeah he’s going to Benfica for €15m because he’s a superstarHaven't heard of him for years, did he reach his potential?
Oh wow, now we can't ask questions?Yeah he’s going to Benfica for €15m because he’s a superstar
As he is only 24 and being shunted off to Benfica maybe not.Haven't heard of him for years, did he reach his potential?
If he’s wasn’t hitting his potential at the club he made his name at, then he’s not going to suddenly take off in Portugal and become a superstar. He regressed after a few bad injuries and hasn’t kicked on since then.Safe to say no, he hasn't really pushed on since 2017, but he still is only 24 and I think at another club he could fulfil his potential. For like just over 10mill pounds I think it's worth a punt, Benfica seen to at least
On his day he's very much Carrick like
wow man. Had me laughing but that’s just devastatingYeah he’s going to Benfica for €15m because he’s a superstar
Being constantly played at CB didn't help that development as well.I think his main problem is athleticism, he's got very clean technique/first touch, a good passing range and good football mind, I think over the years he even developed significantly in terms of work rate/aggression, but he's too slow and lanky to really impose himself on a tight game. Very good for a squad player, but not good enough to be a starter.
The truth is that Witsel's signing spelled the end for Weigl at Dortmund, as he's simply on another level. After that it was either helping out at CB or a spot on the bench for Weigl. I don't think it hurt him to play there, as he was able to prove he can be a solid player there and to some coaches it can be extremely valuable to have someone who allows the team to switch between back 3 and back 4 without using a substitution.Being constantly played at CB didn't help that development as well.
I'm gutwrenched seeing him move for so low and also outside the BL. Had such big hopes for him when he came through, imagined a future midfield of Weigl-Kimmich-Dahoud.
I thought he was beginning to do really well lately after he was moved back to CM. His passing and compusure in the center helps Dortmund keep the ball, his lack of speed was bring exposed more when he was playing as a CB.
I hope he continues to play for Dortmund and starts playing well for longer.
Oh well the transfer is confirmed now.The truth is that Witsel's signing spelled the end for Weigl at Dortmund, as he's simply on another level. After that it was either helping out at CB or a spot on the bench for Weigl. I don't think it hurt him to play there, as he was able to prove he can be a solid player there and to some coaches it can be extremely valuable to have someone who allows the team to switch between back 3 and back 4 without using a substitution.
Yeah he’s going to Benfica for €15m because he’s a superstar
Delaney should return soon-ish, Balerdi can supposedly move up into midfield (not sure how likely that is) and there is also Tobias Raschl, who is supposed to be quite talented.Oh well the transfer is confirmed now.
Both Dahoud and Weigl have been underwhelming these last two seasons, though I liked how Weigl was playing lately. Biggest disappointment for me as I thought those two were set to become great players. Weigl can look to the injury problems he had after his first season but Dahoud, who I also think is rumored to leave, has just not stepped up from his performances at Gladbach.
With Delaney out for a while, won't Dortmund be light on defensive midfielders? I can only count Brandt, Witsel and Dahoud right now.
joined from a side that got relegated from 2nd division, left for BenficaAnother one of those famous Dortmund developments!
So he can play alongside Ravel obviouslyWe should get a player who hasn't had a good game in midfield since 2017? Why exactly? Because he was highly rated back then?