Marquinhos

[Thisistheone]

Was really impressed with him last night. To think he's mainly a centre back, playing in a Champions League knock out tie, not just stepping into midfield but looking like he's been there his whole career. Was such a dominant presence. Can't think of many other defenders who could do that.

Just 24 years old. He has a great future ahead of him.

 

[Raees]

Brilliant CDM performance by him but can’t help but think a superior side to us wouldn’t make him look like the second coming of Frank Rijkaard.

 

[Canagel]

He did very well.

We was linked with him under LVG I think but it didn't amount to anything.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

He is one of the best CBs in the World. He is only playing midfield this season because of PSG's incompetence.

 

[Kostov]

The other part of the cnutish midfield duo. A cheat but a quality player, completely nullified Pogba.

 

[Thisistheone]

Brilliant CDM performance by him but can’t help but think a superior side to us wouldn’t make him look like the second coming of Frank Rijkaard.

True. Think we can safely assume PSG will be in the last 8 so will love to see a Marquinos--Veratti midfield against the likes of Barca, Real or City.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

True. Think we can safely assume PSG will be in the last 8 so will love to see a Marquinos--Veratti midfield against the likes of Barca, Real or City.

Paredes will probably be up to speed by that time.

 

[Thisistheone]

Paredes will probably be up to speed by that time.

Aye, he also looked right at home as soon as he came on.

It's a nice option to have for them. If they want to stop an oppoents star player, (e.g. Pogba) especially in an away leg, Marquinos in midfield is looking like the main man though.

Is Tuchel the first to play him in this role?

 

[JPRouve]

He is one of the best CBs in the World. He is only playing midfield this season because of PSG's incompetence.

Agreed, the money they spent on kehrer should have been spent on a midfielder. Marquinhos is better than Kimpembe and Thiago Silva. And they should put their pride aside and play Rabiot.

 

[11101]

His job was to chase Pogba around and he did it well. Verratti was the one who ran things though.

 

[izec]

He is a good player. Strong, quick, decent on the ball, expereinced for his age. He also didnt play there for the first time. Was a good move to nullify Pogba with someone who can match him physically and is actually doing what he has been told

 

[cusmarr]

Agreed, the money they spent on kehrer should have been spent on a midfielder. Marquinhos is better than Kimpembe and Thiago Silva. And they should put their pride aside and play Rabiot.

I bet you didn't watch many PSG games.
Silva is miles ahead of Marquinhos in terms of defending.

 

[Ecstatic]

Is Tuchel the first to play him in this role?

Yes. At the start of the season, I thought it was a bad idea but Tuchel proves me wrong.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

Agreed, the money they spent on kehrer should have been spent on a midfielder. Marquinhos is better than Kimpembe and Thiago Silva. And they should put their pride aside and play Rabiot.

With someone like Ramsey you know that he is going to 100% focused even with contract issues. I am not sure you can say the same about Rabiot.

 

[Thisistheone]

Yes. At the start of the season, I thought it was a bad idea but Tuchel proves me wrong.

Fair play to him. So Marquinos can play CB, RB and CDM for you to the very highest standard.

Thats some asset.

 

[Deleted member 101472]

We need to try the same experiment with Victor

 

[Rozay]

Such a fuss when he went for £30m at 18 or so. Bargain.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

We need to try the same experiment with Victor

Not every ball playing CB can be converted into a DM. And Marquinhos is still a much better CB than he is a DM.