Like most, I haven’t seen much of him. However, his YouTube highlights remind me of Fred. Industrious but nothing special.
If that aforementioned article is right, I'm not sure his qualities are of the sort that'd really come across in a highlights reel. One thing does though, which sets him apart from Fred. He's got a wicked shot on him.
No. We need a midfielder with better all-round qualities, not a defensive specialist like Ndidi, great though he is.
He also looks like a 34 years old guy.
This, I'd rather have two Fellaini in the squad at least he can make a decent pass and head the ball on goal.
Someone like Ndombele then?
He's not Fred, just because one poster thought a highlight reel reminded him of Fred. As per described, I suppose you could say to some extent he's the same type of player - an aggressive presser. But there are other traits he has that you would not associate with Fred - precise diagonal passing (which should be bleeding obvious from that highlight reel), a really good and heavy long shot (which is the precise opposite of Fred and which should be even more bleedin obvious from that highlight reel) and apparently also excellent decision-making. Which adds up to something a lot more like James Ward-Prowse than Fred, if we're doing comparisons.
I suppose, but isn't he primarily deployed in a more offensive role? Also, buying important players from big PL clubs is the not the most economical of solutions.
They were playing well against our second string, where we had several kids starting the game. Jimmy Garner was in midfield in the game and was only 18 at the time where he partnered Matic with Mata playing as the #10. And all we did to Koopmeiners in both games was to have someone occupying his space high up the pitch which affected his game.
He's an absolute no brainer for me. PL experience, quality, and as you said, could be available with Nuno gone after a poor season for Wolves.
I don't want to be an absolute tosser and just get rid of Fred and Mctominay altogether, that would be a stretch.
No brainer or very underwhelming? Aside from the odd banger of a goal, he has all the same issues Matic has right now at the age of 32.
I agree. We need a midfielder that is defensively sound, but also decent on the ball, an all rounder. I like Ndidi for Leicester and he is a good anchor man, but he is limited. I think with no disrespect to him, if we signed Ndidi, fans would be questioning him in a year or two
Interesting to see who the next Spurs manager is. They have been poor this season Spurs and losing Kane could be a major blow....but Ali and NDombele are potentially two very big players for them, both talented, I still think NDOmbele can be a big player
I think Rice would be a good signing but the fee was always going to be prohibitive. If we cant sign a decent midfielder this summer, something is wrong, there a loads that could improve us, literally loads, considering we are so weak there at th emoment really and there are so many good young midfielders about, should be the easiest position to fill....wish we were afer two personally
He ticks all the boxes in terms of being young, a leader, technically good, hard working, good positioning, good range of passing........but I dont know, I personally feel he has been overly hyped from a brilliant season in the championship and some wonder goals. Whenever I watch Wolves he seems to be good.....but not that good. I feel like that about a lot of WOlves players personally. Neto for example looks a really good young player, but when I hear the pundits talking of him being a world beater, I dont see him that highly myself. Not critising any of these players, all good players....but not great players for me
He's only 24, so his best years are ahead of him. Also, he has more interceptions, tackles and blocks than Rice, Fred and Scott. More goals, passes and pass completions % than the three as well. And he had a down season. Very good going forward, with excelent defensive work rate. I wouldn't call underwhelming at all.
My GF is a PSV fan so I've seen (too) many of their games. Sangare loses the ball more often than he wins it. I've seen plenty of games where his pass completion rate is barely above 50%. He creates loads of chances for the opposition by giving the ball away in dangerous areas when he's not under pressure. And mind you, this is for a team that finished second. He's one of the reasons they're looking to buy back Brighton's Davy Propper, who has played a total of 5 games this season.
Seems we're divided along 2 lines on what we need:
Lets hope Garner steps up or we'll have to buy yet again.I think it's rather that we need a pair of allrounders at CM, and that Fred might be one of them. We are not playing two DMs, nor one defensive and one offensive. Both need to be able to contribute in both areas. And the stats indicate Fred is actually doing both pretty well. Certainly better than he gets credit for here on an eye test basis.My GF is a PSV fan so I've seen (too) many of their games. Sangare loses the ball more often than he wins it. I've seen plenty of games where his pass completion rate is barely above 50%. He creates loads of chances for the opposition by giving the ball away in dangerous areas when he's not under pressure. And mind you, this is for a team that finished second. He's one of the reasons they're looking to buy back Brighton's Davy Propper, who has played a total of 5 games this season.
I have my doubts on Koopmeiners as well. He completely shit the bed in the u21 euro. He struggles with a press and high tempo. Maybe he could adapt, but the step up from a no pressure club like AZ to us cannot be overstated.
Seems we're divided along 2 lines on what we need:
1. A defensive rock to partner Pogba (Ndidi type)
2. A playmaker type DM that will play in Pogba's place (Koopmeiners type)
I'm personally in the first camp, as I'm positive Pogba and his cnut agent will stay and let let his contract expire. Can't wait for the monthly "we're close to an agreement" type announcements next season.
The reason I still prefer that option is that I think a midfield of Pogba Ndidi can help us challenge for the title and Fred/McTominay + a new playmaker can't.
I like McTominay and Fred. They're warriors and I think both of them would do better next to a player that can pass a football when pressed. But who can honestly say, after all the great midfielders we've had in the history of our club, they're starting XI material?
McTominay is literally Fellaini, except he's homegrown and hasn't been deployed as a target man.
This Ajax fan has similar views about Koopmeiners, who he doesn't rate very highly. Seems like the special talent is Ryan Gravenberch.My GF is a PSV fan so I've seen (too) many of their games. Sangare loses the ball more often than he wins it. I've seen plenty of games where his pass completion rate is barely above 50%. He creates loads of chances for the opposition by giving the ball away in dangerous areas when he's not under pressure. And mind you, this is for a team that finished second. He's one of the reasons they're looking to buy back Brighton's Davy Propper, who has played a total of 5 games this season.
I have my doubts on Koopmeiners as well. He completely shit the bed in the u21 euro. He struggles with a press and high tempo. Maybe he could adapt, but the step up from a no pressure club like AZ to us cannot be overstated.
Seems we're divided along 2 lines on what we need:
1. A defensive rock to partner Pogba (Ndidi type)
2. A playmaker type DM that will play in Pogba's place (Koopmeiners type)
I'm personally in the first camp, as I'm positive Pogba and his cnut agent will stay and let let his contract expire. Can't wait for the monthly "we're close to an agreement" type announcements next season.
The reason I still prefer that option is that I think a midfield of Pogba Ndidi can help us challenge for the title and Fred/McTominay + a new playmaker can't.
I like McTominay and Fred. They're warriors and I think both of them would do better next to a player that can pass a football when pressed. But who can honestly say, after all the great midfielders we've had in the history of our club, they're starting XI material?
McTominay is literally Fellaini, except he's homegrown and hasn't been deployed as a target man.
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