I was just thinking he reminds me of when I first saw Verratti clips for Pescara. Tenacious off the ball but I'd say Barella looks quite exciting from an attacking sense too. A bit like Naby Keita also. Definitely one to keep an eye out for. Looks like the sort of player that would interest Klopp.
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Left side of a midfield 3, or left flank of a diamond.
Agreed.
I am not sure he's stuck into a fixed position. What I saw was he played plenty in central as right sided as well. I believe he's tactically moved to add aggressiveness to the side which opposition is strong offensively
For example: these games against the popular teams in recent time which many can easily recall, he's more right sided and central than left sided.
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I’ve seen enough.
That’s as impressive a YouTube video I’ve seen a young central midfielder in a long long time. He has everything. Only 20?!
Juve are probably already keeping tabs on him i imagine. No way are they letting a young Italian CM slipping through nowadays.
I would buy him and loan him out another year there. I dont think he would play much for us and he needs game time at his age
I would buy him and loan him out another year there. I dont think he would play much for us and he needs game time at his age
Than that makes him even more interesting as a target.
Judging by how they're doing we won't have to worry about that for a while
put barella in an italian translator
Looks a good prospect. Doesn't look like we are getting Goretzka.
Jose and young talent though? Unless its already there he doesn't go out and spend on unproven players.
We have Periera to come back also. I'd like to see us investing in this sort of player and shipping Fellaini out. With Carrick also going, our midfield needs options. Herrera is hit or miss, Pogba/Matic need rotating from time to time.
100% an option. But I doubt Jose will
Jose and young talent though? Unless its already there he doesn't go out and spend on unproven players.
We have Periera to come back also. I'd like to see us investing in this sort of player and shipping Fellaini out. With Carrick also going, our midfield needs options. Herrera is hit or miss, Pogba/Matic need rotating from time to time.
100% an option. But I doubt Jose will
Sign of things to come?maybe he's destined to be a club legend in the same lines of Saha, Owen, the Da Silva twins, Jones and Hargreaves.
Hahaha. Just got it.
Looks good - likes a quick defence-splitting pass and can get down and tackle. Has a nice touch too.
Interesting player.
Interesting player.
Cagliari play Milan on Sunday. Good opportunity to catch him.
Impressive. I am more impressed with Nico than that SMS fella, but probably because SMS looks more or less similar to Pogba - playing in similar positions. Definitely the type of midfielder that will give "Pogba more freedom".
Has Di Marzio commented on this story?
He just scored a beauty against Milan!
He's the best player on the pitch for Cagliari, playing as a box to box midfielder. The only player who can keep the ball under pressure. Playing on the left side of the midfield.
Just been sent off for a second yellow card.
That does it. Over to the SMS thread!
One to keep an eye on but seen a lot of talk that Juve will sign him and let Marchisio go in the summer.
Would be a typical thing Juve would do
Get Ribalta on this sharpish.
Looks fantastic for a 20-year old. I watched som of the match against Milan and he was good (the sending off was a shame). He has all the tools to become a top CM tbh, particularly the type we need and he already looks like he's at a good level, to be honest, his decision-making being quite good for his age. He's versatile as well, capable of operating near the wings (either of them), and has good physical attributes.
The only issue is that we already have Pereira on our books, but I guess with Carrick and Fellaini likely both leaving the squad, there'll be space. If we do plan to go into next season focusing on a 433, I doubt José will want to only have two young players and Herrera as options, though. I suppose we could buy him, then loan him back for the season.With Ribalta having a big part in our scouting, I wouldn't be surprised if we were seriously interested, but with Juve apparently keen too, it might not be easy to get him out of Italy.
The only issue is that we already have Pereira on our books, but I guess with Carrick and Fellaini likely both leaving the squad, there'll be space. If we do plan to go into next season focusing on a 433, I doubt José will want to only have two young players and Herrera as options, though. I suppose we could buy him, then loan him back for the season.With Ribalta having a big part in our scouting, I wouldn't be surprised if we were seriously interested, but with Juve apparently keen too, it might not be easy to get him out of Italy.
Should be after him. Reminds me of Herrera, with his tenacity in his play and should be able to perform well in a similar role. Looks better on the ball though and more comfortable going forward.
Chelsea are on him, Cagliari want 40m apparently. Dont think a midfielder is priority, but he looks quality. Also starting for Italy at that age isnt too bad
Given that we have both Herrera and Matic that are aging and not CL/PL winning material anymore, or will be soon... Since Fredge seems like the player we thought he would be, and we did not buy Torreira, we should also invest some £££ in the midfield.
Criminal negligence to not sign Torreira when he was available for a pittance.
Chelsea's Fabregas replacement.
So,he'll be a bench player then.
He's not Fabregas replacement, they are different players. Jorginho is Fabregas replacement.
Barella is a real gem. Watched a bit of him last season after we were linked and was thoroughly impressed. Has a bit of everything, and also the right amount of arrogance to give him that extra I think.
He will be replacing Kovacic/Barkley. Kovacic will go back to Real since it is only a loan and Barkley is a squad/rotation player.
Jorginho-Barella-Kante sounds good on paper.
What kind of player is this lad? Cross between Herrera and Matic?
You think Kovacic will go back to RM, or that they would want to take him after he forced a move and posted on IG? He could go somewhere else I guess next season, was desperate to leave RM, seems unlikely to me that asking to leave would go down well with Perez.
Can't see us getting rid of Barkley either given our home grown quota issues. We need two holding players who can play the way Sarri wants. Jorginho isn't playing 50+ games this season. Barella is young and fits the profile of the kind of player we've spent big money on recently.