I think it would have something to do with the fact that pep sees fullbacks as an extra midfielder and centre back as well, not just as a left wing back. Pep will want mendy to play a lot of the game as a false cm and will want him at centre back in other games, either in a two or in a 3. I think this makes mendy more attractive as he is more naturally suited to those roles as well as being a more intimidating presence.This is a great description of both. But I'd like to add tenacity to Grimaldo. The kid bares down on attacking players with a certain level intensity I haven't seen in a fullback in a while.
Mendy: Bigger, Stronger, better in the air and a superior cross.
Grimaldo: Better technique, better vision, better team play, better defender, better passer, quicker and more fluid in his play.
Both are injury prone so that's wash. I know it seems like Mendy is in the book, so the general trend is to big up the guy we are getting. But given a choice btw the 2 I'll take Grimaldo every time. And I'm a bit shocked (if its the case that Mendy is 1st choice) that Pep prefers Mendy.
How do you think they come up with ratings on FM or FIFA? Is it that hard to believe that they are accurate representations?And these are all based on football manager or FIFA and not actual observation of their performances?
I don't know about being a Center back, Grimaldo is clearly smaller. But as a midfielder or an inverted fullback, Grimaldo is far and away more suited for the role. Better technique l, passing and ball rotation than Mendy. Mendy is a bit of a clunky player and better with space in front of him. In tight spaces, my money is on Grimaldo everyday.I think it would have something to do with the fact that pep sees fullbacks as an extra midfielder and centre back as well, not just as a left wing back. Pep will want mendy to play a lot of the game as a false cm and will want him at centre back in other games, either in a two or in a 3. I think this makes mendy more attractive as he is more naturally suited to those roles as well as being a more intimidating presence.
I've never played either. I have watched both players enough times to be able to describe their playing styles though.And these are all based on football manager or FIFA and not actual observation of their performances?
How do you think they come up with ratings on FM or FIFA? Is it that hard to believe that they are accurate representations?
I've never played either. I have watched both players enough times to be able to describe their playing styles though.
You're probably missing the context mate. He's right, the current Barca's board is ruining the club, betraying traditions and changing youth policy that was so successful since Cruyff's reform - Pep's team and Spanish NT were basically an icing on the cake of 20 year project. Someone had to say it publicly, Grimaldo isn't showing any bitterness here at all.Apparently come out today spouting his mouth off about Barca not giving youth a chance. Sounds like a right bitter bastard. Does Pep want that kind of player?
In my view, yes. But then again, I am partial in favor of technique over physicality.It was an honest question, I don't know who watches both French and Portuguese leagues in addition to Premier League. I only saw Mendy in a few CL games for example. I looked at Grimaldo on a youtube video but you can't tell a player from those. I saw Benfica in the CL but didn't see Grimaldo, I guess he was injured.
Thanks for great descriptions then. So given all attributes, athletic, technical and tactical, you consider Grimaldo a better fit for us in the Premier League than Mendy. And cheaper.
You're probably missing the context mate. He's right, the current Barca's board is ruining the club, betraying traditions and changing youth policy that was so successful since Cruyff's reform - Pep's team and Spanish NT were basically an icing on the cake of 20 year project. Someone had to say it publicly, Grimaldo isn't showing any bitterness here at all.
As I know, adequate Barca supporters see Grimaldo's departure as one of the major f*ck ups of Enrique and Rosell/Bartomeu board, the overall quality of their transfers has been horrendous. And they are the main reason why Pep had left Barca.
And these are all based on football manager or FIFA and not actual observation of their performances?
It was an honest question, I don't know who watches both French and Portuguese leagues in addition to Premier League. I only saw Mendy in a few CL games for example. I looked at Grimaldo on a youtube video but you can't tell a player from those. I saw Benfica in the CL but didn't see Grimaldo, I guess he was injured.
Thanks for great descriptions then. So given all attributes, athletic, technical and tactical, you consider Grimaldo a better fit for us in the Premier League than Mendy. And cheaper.