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Neves could be a good option he definitely has the passing ability for the postion
Are those two really upgrades for Matic and Herrera. They are still too young and can be inconsistent to be considered upgrading for the next season. Just can’t imagine a 20 years old and 22 years old are the solution behind Pogba. May be signing one of them and let him develop probably a better choice. And also we still have Garner who I heard a highly rated by McKenna.I would take Neves as an upgrade on Herrera, with Rice as an anchor for the slightly more attacking midfield setup.
If we got both, I think we could count ourselves in the running for absolutely everything. Would be worth the money, considering how young they both are.
I think we need more of a destroyer than a playmaker. Wouldn't Neves replace Herrera rather than Matic (not following football closely these days)?Neves could be a good option he definitely has the passing ability for the postion
Herrera and Fred are destroyers, we need someone that can pass the ball other than Pogba.I think we need more of a destroyer than a playmaker. Wouldn't Neves replace Herrera rather than Matic (not following football closely these days)?
I think so, too.I think we need more of a destroyer than a playmaker. Wouldn't Neves replace Herrera rather than Matic (not following football closely these days)?
Fred showed he can pass the ball ,it's actually one of his strengths.Herrera and Fred are destroyers, we need someone that can pass the ball other than Pogba.
Fred is a good passer of the ball, but very inconsistent.Fred showed he can pass the ball ,it's actually one of his strengths.
Inconsistent atm, but overall it's one of his strengths.Fred is a good passer of the ball, but very inconsistent.
Can't see him going for that sort of money, but if true then yes we should, however I still think we should be looking at the availability of Paredes, that said I'm starting to warm to the idea of Neves, the problem there may well be that City will also be interested.I think we should hijack PSG's bid for Gueye. 30 Million is nothing.
I wouldn't go after Gueye. 30M for a 30 year old (at start of next season) midfielder whose game is predicated on his mobility seems like a terrible idea to me.Can't see him going for that sort of money, but if true then yes we should, however I still think we should be looking at the availability of Paredes, that said I'm starting to warm to the idea of Neves, the problem there may well be that City will also be interested.
Doucoure doesnt win the ball a lot. He does a fairly normal amount, 2 tackles and 0 interceptions per game which would mean relying on Ander to do the majority of ball winning, just like now.An ideal replacement for Matic would be Doucure or Ndidi. They are both really physical, strong high stamina and recover the ball great which is what we should aim at.
Neves would be great as well, but not for the Matic spot. He would be for the Herrera or even Pogba spot, as his better attributes are ofensive rather than defensive.
Not great apparentlyWell the ideal one for me Paredes is now at PSG, called that weeks ago well done me
Seriously though , giving some thought to Neves now but how’s the defensive side of his game
Is Matic's good?Not great apparently
Matic was good at these things before he started decliningIs Matic's good?
he's not one for making tackles, he doesn't track runners. He relies on his positioning which is good but as see week in and week out, good teams can get past him and once they do he's done. He's benefitted in recent weeks with having Herrera in there as he'll do the tracking and hustle for him.
Doucure is currently playing in a two midfielder formation, from what I've seem he is the one that makes most of the defensive job. Ndidi for me is the next best thing to Kante, he is great on stamina, recovers a lot, and win a lot of aerial balls. I didn't knew that he was currently playing further but from what I've seen we is currently one of the best CDMs in the league.Doucoure doesnt win the ball a lot. He does a fairly normal amount, 2 tackles and 0 interceptions per game which would mean relying on Ander to do the majority of ball winning, just like now.
But why would we replace Matic with another player that relies on Ander to do most of the ball winning?
There are DMs who win the ball a lot themselves so you dont need 2 of them playing.
Ndidi is currently pushing a bit further forward than Mendy for Leicester. So he's more in the Ander role trying to win the ball a bit further up the pitch. That doesnt mean he couldnt be good at sitting in front of the CBs, it just means thats not the role hes currently playing so we dont know how he'd do.
Not for tracking runners he wasn't, that's never been a part of his game even in his prime. He has his strengths but as a defensive mid, I feel you should be expecting that player to go with the runner. I remember his 1st season with us, we played Stoke and he made Stephen Ireland look like Frank Lampard. Chelsea were smart, they always give him energy in players like Ramires and later on Kante, bit similar to what we are doing with Herrera. I just feel we don't need 2 defence minded mids. We could let Herrera do the donkey work and bring in a mid that can be creative and help set the pace for the team.Matic was good at these things before he started declining
Matic may have improved but he's still slow in transition. With De Jong moving to Barca and Rabiot running down his contract, getting Rabiot would be a great acquisition as he would be a great option for Matic.I am surprised at this thread... Matic is playing superbly, has been that player who played so well at Chelsea under Mourinho'. He's an excellent player. Herrera compliments him v well. I suppose the thread was created when things were not too good, which he (Matic) suffered from.
Jorginho ans Kante provide examples of who could do that job. But they are not going anywhere.
Fred is v v important for us (potentially...). He can cover the ground, but also plays a bit... He has to get up to speed with Premiership because he is still way off.
Honestly, Rabiot is nothing special IMO.Matic may have improved but he's still slow in transition. With De Jong moving to Barca and Rabiot running down his contract, getting Rabiot would be a great acquisition as he would be a great option for Matic.