Not at Porto or Valência mate. He never played in a 3 man defence at Porto. They have been playing 4-5-1 or 4-4-2 for ages now.His best position is RCB in 3 man defence I think.
Not at Porto or Valência mate. He never played in a 3 man defence at Porto. They have been playing 4-5-1 or 4-4-2 for ages now.His best position is RCB in 3 man defence I think.
Remember him from the disastrous WC he had in 2010. He was played out of position at FB tbf and the rest of that Argue defense didn't help him one bit.
It was madness from Maradona really, playing an average right winger (Jonas Gutierrez) at LB and a young inexperienced Otamendi at FB with treble winning captain and one of the greatest FBs ever, Zanetti, not even called up. Cambiasso, one of the best midfielders at that time, wasn't called up as well. One of the most bizarre decisions ever.
From what little I've seen of Otamendi at Valencia he has been a good solid defender but not worth the quoted price. He was pretty impressive against Real but Gaya and Orban stood out more imo. Their LB Gaya looks a real prospect.
Gaya has been really impressive whenever I've caught them this year.Yep, has been excellent both defensively and offensively (his assist for Negredo's winner v Almería a couple of days ago was sublime). Valencia sure know how to develop their left-backs... first Jordi Alba, then Bernat and now Gayà.
For a typical South American hot head, he's only got 3 yellow cards to his name all season.Typical South American hothead CB. He's been great for Valencia this season.
Sorry, hothead wasn't really the right word. Maybe very emotional and passionate. Similar to Rojo, who also only has 3 yellow cards this season.For a typical South American hot head, he's only got 3 yellow cards to his name all season.
That sounds a bit OTT, is he really that good?He would instantly be the best CB in the league. He's not as good as Godin thats true, but he would improve us a huge amount
Didn't we say that we weren't interested in Herrera before we paid his release fee?
Maybe even the master that is Mendes realised he couldn't do anything with Anderson?yeah he was wasnt he?
He hasnt been a lot worse than Godin this season. Very solid and has been the main reason Valencia have gone from a dodgy defence to a solid one.That sounds a bit OTT, is he really that good?
Well. Rojo was good for Argentina at World Cup. Otamendi nowhere to be seen.Jeez can anyone be worse then Rojo sly? I mean he makes OShea look like Baresi in his prime.
If thats Otamendi at his best then I hope we stay well clear. Doesn't look like the kind of defender we need in the slightest.MOTM against Real Madrid. Some good tackles on Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema. Solid in the air and also scored the winning header.
I really don't want us buying a defender on the basis of 6 months of good form. We need proven top quality.He hasnt been a lot worse than Godin this season. Very solid and has been the main reason Valencia have gone from a dodgy defence to a solid one.
I started the season not rating him at all, he's been completely convincing. That said Rami had a good first half season as well... And then was dodgy the rest of the time and discarded
Exactly. I mean if we are lead to believe the rumours, you are after Hummels and then Otamendi? That doesn't make sense in football terms. I can understand a Hummels and Rojo duo but a Otamendi/Rojo partnership makes no sense.
Need to look a bit harder. Valencia were unable to register him due to the lateness of the deal so had to find somewhere to send him where he could play. They spend a significant amount of money on him for a squad built mostly on the cheap and free transfers and is only a couple of years on from players not being paid their wages.Looking at this guys career progression and this deal makes no sense to me whatsoever. Valencia loaned him back to a Brazilian team after signing him last season. He has also never played 30 league games in a season, 29 being the highest and then 20 the next highest FFS! Why is that? The fee seems insane if we have to go beyond what has already been offered.
The guys who are more than 6 months of good form are Godin and Hummels and we havent managed to get them yet. We may never.I really don't want us buying a defender on the basis of 6 months of good form. We need proven top quality.
Two words: Kevin Philips.Something has clicked with Otamendi and he's not far off some of the best CBs around.
Exactly why would you pair Rojo with someone who didn't even get to play in that team. Garay maybe.Well. Rojo was good for Argentina at World Cup. Otamendi nowhere to be seen.
Rojo is a ball player, he averages the most passes in our squad. More than Carrick and Blind and with 85% accuracy (its just a shame that the other 5% includes lots of passes to the other team in dangerous areas, but thats clearly something he can work on)I agree with you there, all our great partnerships down the years, we one who could bring the ball out and one what will put his body on the line. This rumour isn't making sense unless he has given up on poor Rojo as well.
Philips was a terrible CBTwo words: Kevin Philips.
There is such a thing as form as well. How exactly do you know that he has 'clicked'?
Also, you didn't address his poor appearance record, is he another injury prone player?
Miranda? Varane? Garay?The guys who are more than 6 months of good form are Godin and Hummels and we havent managed to get them yet. We may never.
Miranda is 30 and only had last season to suggest he's worth mentioning, wasnt as impressive as Otamendi has been this seasonMiranda? Varane? Garay?
All three are more proven then Otamendi though, which was kind of my point. Though Varane is the only one from that list I'd want us to spend big money on.Miranda is 30 and only had last season to suggest he's worth mentioning, wasnt as impressive as Otamendi has been this season
Varane is a young player who still makes mistakes and needs to be more consistant, but one that Mourinho says is the best CB in the world and will buy the second he becomes available. For now hes not available. And for us he never will be. He'll either make it longterm at Madrid or go to Chelsea
Garay is 28 and has never proven himself in a top league. Personally I was convinced by his performances in the europa last season, but thats less games than half a season in la liga so I dont think he's proven any more than Otamendi has
Absolutely mental post. He was fantastic against Madrid, and if played like that for us he'd walk into our team.If thats Otamendi at his best then I hope we stay well clear. Doesn't look like the kind of defender we need in the slightest.
Also looks pretty short for a centre back, which could lead to serious issues in the Premier League.