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Dunning, Kruger, St Thomas the Apostle and René Descartes would probably have some doubt about that.He had a decent game but he's not good enough. He's nowhere near the level we need. That doesn't make him shit, but he's not good enough there's no doubt about that.
I like him. I think he's going to be a success.
That's harsh. He's way better technically than AWB. Also hes 20, so the decision-making issues are pretty normal.He's kind of the left back version of AWB isn't he. Better engine and application but seems to have random brain melts as well.
Really? One of Raya’s best save today was a peach of cross headed at goal by Mbeumo. He tends to put in at least one great cross per game. Wait until he has Sesko to aim at.
Plus he came closer to scoring a goal today than any other player who didn’t actually score a goal.
The deflected cross that was not even aimed towards Mbeumo?Our best goal scoring chance was Mbeumo's header.
That was made by Dorgu.
The deflected cross that was not even aimed towards Mbeumo?
Depends on what you mean by physical presence? Evra wasn't easily bullied, was more agile and quicker than Dorgu. Obviously, Dorgu is a bit of power house, but he doesn't remind me of Valencia either. He's going to be a unique one - similar build to a young Shaw though.Evra was a wiry little bastard but very small. Dorgu has a power and physical presence that Evra never had. Honestly can’t think who he reminds me of. But it’s buried in there somewhere. Leave it with me!
What's the difference between technique and basic technique, because technique is literally one of the more common things that can be developed in any sport?You can't develop basic technique. He is hard worker, he is good in positioning, he has pace and strength. That is all good thing but his lack of technique is costing us a lot in possession phase.
I might be wrong but first i thought was young (U20) Nuno Mendes. Mendes is obviously a better footballer right now and more technically gifted. But when i saw U20 Mendes play he also made those good runs but he lacked in decision making. It often ended for a bad shot or cross. But Mendes has developed a lot since that and is more experienced and over two years older than Dorgu. Dorgu will never be any Dani Alves with silky smooth touch and great crosses. But he can be a good player some day.I’m struggling to think who he reminds me of? Has to be someone but can’t nail it down. Anyway, I like the cut of his jib!
Perhaps he could be a bit of a Valencia type player. He’s fast and strong and has power and energy.I’m struggling to think who he reminds me of? Has to be someone but can’t nail it down. Anyway, I like the cut of his jib!
Left sided Denzel Dumphries maybe.Evra was a wiry little bastard but very small. Dorgu has a power and physical presence that Evra never had. Honestly can’t think who he reminds me of. But it’s buried in there somewhere. Leave it with me!
He also hit the post which one of been a heck of a goal. Good performance from him I thought.Our best goal scoring chance was Mbeumo's header.
That was made by Dorgu.
Interesting. Looks like this improvement is fully legit. Another good game vs. Arsenal. That shot that hit the post was 2011 Bale esque.Pre season Pirlo or showing signs of improvement? Let’s see when the season starts.
It seems to come naturally for him to play the wing-back position in terms of making forward runs. He also has the physicality for it. You could see it last season as well, even though it was more of a mixed bag for him overall. In comparison, Dalot seems like a fullback being asked to play wing-back. I don't think Dalot is terrible at it, but the difference is easy to spot.Would be interesting to see a heat map, he was much higher up than Dalot and think Shaw was also playing wider than Yoro.
Would be interesting to see a heat map, he was much higher up than Dalot and think Shaw was also playing wider than Yoro.
Do you consider him better or worse than Dalot for example? Who would you like to play as a LWB there?I think he’s clearly a level below the other footballers around him. I remember this from my days as a player. If you have a team that likes to play a certain way, then there’s one player who just can’t do it at the same speed. Takes a second or two longer than everyone else to get control of the ball and move it on. It stands out.
He himself is not slow of course, he’s an athlete. But I don’t see him as a natural footballer from a top level perspective. The small things. Handling the ball, passing it - all at the requisite tempo of the game. It just looks harder for him than others. The same can be said about Ugarte. I noticed they both played blind passes backwards to Arsenal forwards yesterday. Again, I remember these passes from my playing days. They don’t happen in training. It’s the speed of the PL that they struggle with from a footballing perspective. It causes misplaced passes because they are just not tuned, technically, to that frequency.
Dalot is shit.Do you consider him better or worse than Dalot for example? Who would you like to play as a LWB there?
I agree that he's a bit raw or slightly behind technically compared to other players. but he's a physical beast and will grow further. He's pretty well rounded and can improve all ways, he's two footed which will help him develop nicely and ads unpredictability, he's got a bit of dribble although not on the level of wingers sure. Needs to improve shooting, but it can be done.
Mentality will be key here. I reckon he can be a player who will steadily improve into someone like LAV. He's just 20 so he's got so much time.
It seems to come naturally for him to play the wing-back position in terms of making forward runs. He also has the physicality for it. You could see it last season as well, even though it was more of a mixed bag for him overall. In comparison, Dalot seems like a fullback being asked to play wing-back. I don't think Dalot is terrible at it, but the difference is easy to spot.
Yeah said it in another thread but he had the mirror image heatmap as Mbuemo did. He was effectively playing LW and Shaw had the heatmap of a LB.
It's going to be an interesting season for him as you'd expect he'll get lots of chances for goals and assists.
Do you consider him better or worse than Dalot for example? Who would you like to play as a LWB there?
I agree that he's a bit raw or slightly behind technically compared to other players. but he's a physical beast and will grow further. He's pretty well rounded and can improve all ways, he's two footed which will help him develop nicely and ads unpredictability, he's got a bit of dribble although not on the level of wingers sure. Needs to improve shooting, but it can be done.
Mentality will be key here. I reckon he can be a player who will steadily improve into someone like LAV. He's just 20 so he's got so much time.
His first touch does need to improve but he's already way better than Shaw ever has been in one aspect of his game, that is he can use both feet whereas Shaw's right foot is basically for standing on and not much elseIf he can sort out his first touch to make it a bit more Luke Shaw-esq, he could be a real proper player.
