Thomas Lemar

Andrew___K said:
Tell that to Guardiola who likes to use as many creative mids as possible. I'll just put here a starting 11 that won the 2011 CWC vs Santos:
Valdes, Puyol, Pique, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, Thiago, Alves, Messi.
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I'll tell that to Guardiola who continually blamed lack of ruthlessness in the box for our woes last season. "City must buy goals this summer" for example.

It's irrelevant as we are interested in signing Sanchez and/or Mbappe anyway, that's a fact.
 
Akiva said:
It's irrelevant as we are interested in signing Sanchez and/or Mbappe anyway, that's a fact.
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Fair point, I'd take both Lemar and Mbappe/Alexis. Who wouldn't?

@Afrenchguy has lately disappeared from this board, maybe he could add something on Lemar's transfer situation?
My latest dialogue with him on B.Silva ended with us signing the player:)
 
1. He is an out and out winger
2. Arguably Monacos best player last season
3. LEROY SANE
4. Would much rather have Alexis Sanchez who can cover 4 positions for a start
 
01cravend said:
1. He is an out and out winger
2. Arguably Monacos best player last season
3. LEROY SANE
4. Would much rather have Alexis Sanchez who can cover 4 positions for a start
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Not really. Plays it on the left like Silva does on the right. The fullbacks overlap both. Good player who had a fantastic season.

Sanchez is clearly a better . But the argument forgoing younger has some merit.
 
01cravend said:
1. He is an out and out winger
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It's debatable, but I see him as a wing playmaker with a good engine. Even at Monaco he often cuts inside taking N10 positions, mirroring B.Silva's movements on the other flank. IMO he has all abilities needed to play in the middle or, better, shift between center and wing like Iniesta.
01cravend said:
3. LEROY SANE
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Not so sure that Sane will always play LW. He's a genuine RW, wouldn't be surprised by his return to a 'natural' position. Besides, Lemar and Sane are so different that they wouldn't be straight competitors anyway.
 
Dax777 said:
Not really. Plays it on the left like Silva does on the right. The fullbacks overlap both. Good player who had a fantastic season.

Sanchez is clearly a better . But the argument forgoing younger has some merit.
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Doubt this report is true. But even if it was, he wouldn't be an alternative to Sanchez surely? Can this guy score 20-35 goals a season like Sanchez? And be the focal point up front? Doubt it.
 
BlueCityfan said:
Doubt this report is true. But even if it was, he wouldn't be an alternative to Sanchez surely? Can this guy score 20-35 goals a season like Sanchez? And be the focal point up front? Doubt it.
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I think you are right. It probably has no merit.
 
BlueCityfan said:
Doubt this report is true. But even if it was, he wouldn't be an alternative to Sanchez surely? Can this guy score 20-35 goals a season like Sanchez? And be the focal point up front? Doubt it.
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No, he wouldn't. More a playmaker than a goalscorer. 11 goals + 14 assists in 38 games this season.
 
Andrew___K said:
Fair point, I'd take both Lemar and Mbappe/Alexis. Who wouldn't?

@Afrenchguy has lately disappeared from this board, maybe he could add something on Lemar's transfer situation?
My latest dialogue with him on B.Silva ended with us signing the player:)
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Are you suggesting that your convo with Frenchguy was what led to our signing Bernado? I'd love to know you personally you're a top guy. Hahaha!
 
Andrew___K said:
It's debatable, but I see him as a wing playmaker with a good engine. Even at Monaco he often cuts inside taking N10 positions, mirroring B.Silva's movements on the other flank. IMO he has all abilities needed to play in the middle or, better, shift between center and wing like Iniesta.

Not so sure that Sane will always play LW. He's a genuine RW, wouldn't be surprised by his return to a 'natural' position. Besides, Lemar and Sane are so different that they wouldn't be straight competitors anyway.
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Very true, and personally i can see him ending up as a striker. With him and B Silva we have incredible options that go inside, outside, switch flanks, and we'll need all of those options over a season.

Under pep when in possession at both Barça and Bayern he has encouraged very fluid movement of the midfield and forwards, maybe more evident at Barca as I think Lewendowski changed things at Bayern, but the front six can play anywhere and be a threat anywhere. I am sure that is what Pep is aiming for here too. Makes man marking impossible.
 
Andrew___K said:
Fair point, I'd take both Lemar and Mbappe/Alexis. Who wouldn't?

@Afrenchguy has lately disappeared from this board, maybe he could add something on Lemar's transfer situation?
My latest dialogue with him on B.Silva ended with us signing the player:)
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I sent a pm to ric to ask if @Afrenchguy had been banned, he used to post a lot of interesting stuff about Monaco targets, although he did get a bit of stick.

Ric is on holiday but said someone had banned Afrenchguy, probably because he retaliated?

Ric said he would investigate when he gets back.
 
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ojeme said:
Are you suggesting that your convo with Frenchguy was what led to our signing Bernado? I'd love to know you personally you're a top guy. Hahaha!
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Believe me or not mate, I asked @Afrenchguy if we can land B.Silva on may, 22. My present was delivered 4 days later (I guess it's the time needed to sort out all paperwork in some heavenly office). Can @Afrenchguy be a summer transfer version of Santa? Prepare your wishes, sir.

On a serious note, I find the board members' belief in ITKs even more funny and religious, so why not? ;)
 
Andrew___K said:
Believe me or not mate, I asked @Afrenchguy if we can land B.Silva on may, 22. My present was delivered 4 days later (I guess it's the time needed to sort out all paperwork in some heavenly office). Can @Afrenchguy be a summer transfer version of Santa? Prepare your wishes, sir.

On a serious note, I find the board members' belief in ITKs even more funny and religious, so why not? ;)
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You are an interesting guy indeed; I had a very good laugh. Frenchguy must be too pissed to show up here seems we're signing athe least a couple more players from them.
 
ojeme said:
You are an interesting guy indeed; I had a very good laugh. Frenchguy must be too pissed to show up here seems we're signing athe least a couple more players from them.
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I posted above, @Afrenchguy has been banned by one of the mods. That's why he's not been posting.

It's a pity many of our targets are at Monaco.
 
Plain Speaking said:
I posted above, @Afrenchguy has been banned by one of the mods. That's why he's not been posting.
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Oh I see. Now can I make a plea that you (not you of course but the responsible mod) relax the ban. Always interesting to have him around whether he's doing an analysis, debating, fighting, whatever. Haha
 
ojeme said:
Oh I see. Now can I make a plea that you (not you of course but the responsible mod) relax the ban. Always interesting to have him around whether he's doing an analysis, debating, fighting, whatever. Haha
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Totally agree, he was a good poster. It improves the forum having a variety of informed sources. ( I don't know if he'd come back though, he got some ribbing, and he probably won't like being banned).

As I said above @Ric said he would investigate when he is back from holiday.
 
Plain Speaking said:
Totally agree, he was a good poster. It improves the forum having a variety of informed sources. ( I don't know if he'd come back though, he got some ribbing, and he probably won't like being banned).

As I said above @Ric said he would investigate when he is back from holiday.
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Fair enough. Thanks for making the effort.
 
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