Scholsey2004
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Yeah, that's our M.O.We'll go for him when he's 27 for 250M
Yeah, that's our M.O.We'll go for him when he's 27 for 250M
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He’s more a Pogba replacement than a Herrera one though. More creative type than hardworking box to box type.I really want him as our Herrera replacement, surely wouldn't cost more than 40/50m either, get it done!
Disagree, I'd say an all round proper central midfielder is what he is. He doesnt have to be a traditional workhorse type to be that, he can be more the gundogan/rakitic type (which IMO is what we need anyway). That's the type hes always been, a proper central midfield type who can dictate games with his passing, vision, intelligence and technique, so being the middle player in a midfield 3 is perfect for him. Him being creative doesnt mean you must put him at the tip. You need creativity all over the pitch, and he'd be perfect next to Pogba or whatever #10 we decide on going for if Pogba leaves.He’s more a Pogba replacement than a Herrera one though. More creative type than hardworking box to box type.
We don't need a box to box player, we need a deep lying playmaker to take the creative burden away from Pogba.He’s more a Pogba replacement than a Herrera one though. More creative type than hardworking box to box type.
We dont need to worry about “who plays with Pogba”, “taking the pressure off Pogba”, as he will be gone in the summer.We don't need a box to box player, we need a deep lying playmaker to take the creative burden away from Pogba.
I know but the likes of Silva, De bruyne and Bernardo have fantastic work rate and fairly mobile. There's a reason Gundogan got moved to the holding midfield role.Disagree, I'd say an all round proper central midfielder is what he is. He doesnt have to be a traditional workhorse type to be that, he can be more the gundogan/rakitic type (which IMO is what we need anyway). That's the type hes always been, a proper central midfield type who can dictate games with his passing, vision, intelligence and technique, so being the middle player in a midfield 3 is perfect for him. Him being creative doesnt mean you must put him at the tip. You need creativity all over the pitch, and he'd be perfect next to Pogba or whatever #10 we decide on going for if Pogba leaves.
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Tielemans works hard, hes not a Pogba type at all defensively. We need a solid system in place of course, but he's just perfect for the all rounder role. We need a holding midfielder behind him, but the thing is, those 2 positions are needed anyway. Pogba is the most advanced midfielder of the 3, he's not worth it in the other 2. I wouldn't compare Peps tactics to anything we should build towards, only he can make a midfield of Gundogan-De Bruyne - David Silva look balanced. At most other clubs, Gundogan is a pure central midfielder, just like Tielemans.I know but the likes of Silva, De bruyne and Bernardo have fantastic work rate and fairly mobile. There's a reason Gundogan got moved to the holding midfield role.
I actually love Tielesman look and I would love to have him but if I were to choose between him, Van de Beek, Tonali, I would choose those two ahead of him because they are fairly mobile and has good work rate to go with their talents.. Maddison and Ndidi have been able to complement him quite well at Leicester. We don't have the luxury.
That was going to be Gundogan's role eventually because he lacks the mobility these days and often obstruct City's flow in the midfield whenever he plays as a no 8. If he could adapt into a central midfield role from his previous no 10 role at Nuremberg, I don't see why he can't adapt further into a no 6. Moreover, Silva, Bernardo and de bruyne have high workrate to help him from being constantly exposed.Tielemans works hard, hes not a Pogba type at all defensively. We need a solid system in place of course, but he's just perfect for the all rounder role. We need a holding midfielder behind him, but the thing is, those 2 positions are needed anyway. Pogba is the most advanced midfielder of the 3, he's not worth it in the other 2. I wouldn't compare Peps tactics to anything we should build towards, only he can make a midfield of Gundogan-De Bruyne - David Silva look balanced. At most other clubs, Gundogan is a pure central midfielder, just like Tielemans.
He doesn't need to be a Ndombele, Ndidi, crazy hard working box to box type. In fact you mention Van de Beek. He plays as an attacking midfielder basically. Hes really hard working, but he plays essentially in Pogbas position. They play De Jong as the holding mid and Lasse Schone next to him most of the time to provide the midfield balance in the middle. Tielemans is that midfielder to provide balance and link it all together. You get a workhorse type of midfielder and we'll again be in a situation where we lack that midfielder to dictate games with ability, because on the ball ability and intelligence is what we've lacked in our midfield for years.
Probably wondering how we can play him in the same team as Pogba. And the sticking point there would be getting an amazing DM who does a large amount of ball winning, only a couple of those around and would probably be expensiveThis is the sort of signing a proper DOF would make that wants to start to build a top team, and allow us to make managerial changes without cataclysmic changes needed all the time.
Young, gettable, affordable, massive room to progress still, and just had a nice audition to prove he can cut in the prem, you wonder what there is to think about really.
If we had stumped up 40m for him in January we'd be in the CL next season.
If we had spent £40 million on any player we'd maybe have been in the CL. Ole didnt get to make a signing and try to improve the squadIf we had stumped up 40m for him in January we'd be in the CL next season.
Even if we need to wait for the DM, then you'd still think we would go for it at the money been discussed, Pogba's future is up in the air, god hope he stays, but we need depth, and to 'future proof' ourselves.Probably wondering how we can play him in the same team as Pogba. And the sticking point there would be getting an amazing DM who does a large amount of ball winning, only a couple of those around and would probably be expensive
I mean yeah, its a good price for a young talented player but if we ended up not signing another DM this summer he could have a tough season here next to Matic.Even if we need to wait for the DM, then you'd still think we would go for it at the money been discussed, Pogba's future is up in the air, god hope he stays, but we need depth, and to 'future proof' ourselves.
it's clear if Leicester get him, and he stays injury free, then the price will be double next summer.
I'm not blaming Ole. I'm blaming the club.If we had spent £40 million on any player we'd maybe have been in the CL. Ole didnt get to make a signing and try to improve the squad
The Merson bit seriously puts me off.We don't really need Paul Merson to tell us he's a good player but as it's Merson we certainly shouldnt take it anymore than just his opinion
Yes please, just the sort of player we should be signingMEN linking us.
Youri can actually pass the ball.Is he any better than Schneiderlin when he was at Soton?
Maybe we need a little more than just that?Youri can actually pass the ball.
I'm guessing you don't remember Schneiderlin at Southampton? He was pretty damn good at the time. Was a bit weird now looking back.Youri can actually pass the ball.