DSG
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So the rumours continue... Despite bringing in Bruno Fernandes in January, we have been linked with both Jack Grealish and James Maddison through multiple reports and sources.
The question is, who would you rather have?
Based on criteria and attributes in their play, here's my thoughts:
Pace and quickness: Grealish is a bit faster and quicker
Finishing from open play: Grealish
Set Piece delivery: Maddison
Set Piece shooting: Maddison
Passing: Even
Through balls: Maddison.... He might be second in the league only to KDB in this area. He's really good.
Dribbling: Grealish. I would add that he has exceptional ball control while dribbling at speed. Maddison is good, but Grealish is outstanding.
Creativity: Grealish for me. That's not to say that Maddison is poor in this area... he's not. Now, according to most sites, they are even with Maddison slightly ahead on chances created. I think if you look at how they are creating chances, Maddison is through a lot of through balls, whereas Grealish excels on the wings and in the box.
Movement: Even. Grealish is better at wingplay, Maddison better with his central movement.
Defense: Grealish. He is a bit of a bruiser and does track back. To me, he has the potential of playing more centrally and deeper.
Versatility: Grealish. Can play on either wing and as a 10/attacking midfielder.
Mentality: Grealish. Has a bit of Roy Keane in him IMHO. I personally like the fact that he is a bit unpredictable.
Off Pitch: Maddison. Not close. This last incident with Grealish was pretty bad.
Age: Maddison, slightly. I think they are a year apart?
Cost: Grealish. Looks to be anywhere from 20-40m difference. Plus, Leicester don't need to sell with CL money.
Overall: I think I'd rather have Grealish. He can play on either wing, at the 10 and possibly part of a midfield two, paired with Fred. He's cheaper. He also seems to have a bit of an attitude which I think this team needs (Maddison is a confident lad too). Also, many of the areas where Maddison excels at (set pieces, playing as a 10), we already have players that he won't displace Rashford, Bruno). He's less expensive.
If we bring in Grealish and Sancho, we'd have Rashford, Martial, Sancho, Bruno, Ighalo (assuming he stays), Grealish, Greenwood and James for 4 attacking positions. Mata will stay, Lingard will go. Andreas will probably stay, but only as a break glass in case of emergency option.
When we were playing Aston Villa earlier in the season, my stomach jumped in dread every time Grealish got the ball.... you knew something was going to happen. I think that the lack of quality around him has actually hurt his production quite a bit.
The question is, who would you rather have?
Based on criteria and attributes in their play, here's my thoughts:
Pace and quickness: Grealish is a bit faster and quicker
Finishing from open play: Grealish
Set Piece delivery: Maddison
Set Piece shooting: Maddison
Passing: Even
Through balls: Maddison.... He might be second in the league only to KDB in this area. He's really good.
Dribbling: Grealish. I would add that he has exceptional ball control while dribbling at speed. Maddison is good, but Grealish is outstanding.
Creativity: Grealish for me. That's not to say that Maddison is poor in this area... he's not. Now, according to most sites, they are even with Maddison slightly ahead on chances created. I think if you look at how they are creating chances, Maddison is through a lot of through balls, whereas Grealish excels on the wings and in the box.
Movement: Even. Grealish is better at wingplay, Maddison better with his central movement.
Defense: Grealish. He is a bit of a bruiser and does track back. To me, he has the potential of playing more centrally and deeper.
Versatility: Grealish. Can play on either wing and as a 10/attacking midfielder.
Mentality: Grealish. Has a bit of Roy Keane in him IMHO. I personally like the fact that he is a bit unpredictable.
Off Pitch: Maddison. Not close. This last incident with Grealish was pretty bad.
Age: Maddison, slightly. I think they are a year apart?
Cost: Grealish. Looks to be anywhere from 20-40m difference. Plus, Leicester don't need to sell with CL money.
Overall: I think I'd rather have Grealish. He can play on either wing, at the 10 and possibly part of a midfield two, paired with Fred. He's cheaper. He also seems to have a bit of an attitude which I think this team needs (Maddison is a confident lad too). Also, many of the areas where Maddison excels at (set pieces, playing as a 10), we already have players that he won't displace Rashford, Bruno). He's less expensive.
If we bring in Grealish and Sancho, we'd have Rashford, Martial, Sancho, Bruno, Ighalo (assuming he stays), Grealish, Greenwood and James for 4 attacking positions. Mata will stay, Lingard will go. Andreas will probably stay, but only as a break glass in case of emergency option.
When we were playing Aston Villa earlier in the season, my stomach jumped in dread every time Grealish got the ball.... you knew something was going to happen. I think that the lack of quality around him has actually hurt his production quite a bit.