Jorginho

[kun]

7 with Laporte

8 with Fernandinho

 

[Jumanji]

I read an article stating that he was very poor in the air and loses out often in aerial duels. Can anyone who watches Napoli games confirm?

 

[Bpughh]

Not a big fan of italians.

 

[Bpughh]

niceeee, he opted for brazil. i guess i'm okay with this signing now

 

[decmancity]

I read an article stating that he was very poor in the air and loses out often in aerial duels. Can anyone who watches Napoli games confirm?

Yes. But he is small. Not unexpected.

He won’t be in the team to win aerial battles, he is in the team to rotate the ball and consistently recycle the possession. I admit that sometimes it feels we need a big powerful unit in midfield but there is nobody out there who is attainable who could offer the physical side and enough technical ability.

 

[Blue Elvis]

Yes. But he is small. Not unexpected.

He won’t be in the team to win aerial battles, he is in the team to rotate the ball and consistently recycle the possession. I admit that sometimes it feels we need a big powerful unit in midfield but there is nobody out there who is attainable who could offer the physical side and enough technical ability.

Yes. But he is small. Not unexpected.

He won’t be in the team to win aerial battles, he is in the team to rotate the ball and consistently recycle the possession. I admit that sometimes it feels we need a big powerful unit in midfield but there is nobody out there who is attainable who could offer the physical side and enough technical ability.

Based on his performance in the second half at the Etihad, a Pogba coached by Pep could be our new Yaya / Viera !!
CTID

 

[Cobwebcat]

Yes. But he is small. Not unexpected.

He won’t be in the team to win aerial battles, he is in the team to rotate the ball and consistently recycle the possession. I admit that sometimes it feels we need a big powerful unit in midfield but there is nobody out there who is attainable who could offer the physical side and enough technical ability.

Fabinho

 

[simon23]

Fabinho

he is the one i would go for......cover fort left side and central midfield.

 

[01cravend]

Yes. But he is small. Not unexpected.

He won’t be in the team to win aerial battles, he is in the team to rotate the ball and consistently recycle the possession. I admit that sometimes it feels we need a big powerful unit in midfield but there is nobody out there who is attainable who could offer the physical side and enough technical ability.

One of Fernandinho's roles in the team is to always compete for the first aerial duel from opponents goal-kicks, hoofs up field ect so he would be expected to do the same.

 

[The Riot Club]

Yes. But he is small. Not unexpected.

He won’t be in the team to win aerial battles, he is in the team to rotate the ball and consistently recycle the possession. I admit that sometimes it feels we need a big powerful unit in midfield but there is nobody out there who is attainable who could offer the physical side and enough technical ability.

Milinkovic-Savic?
Kimmich?

 

[bluesmith]

niceeee, he opted for brazil. i guess i'm okay with this signing now

I'm not sure what difference it makes which international team he plays for to whether he is good enough for us. But he is an Italian international and can not play for Brazil?

 

[01cravend]

I'm not sure what difference it makes which international team he plays for to whether he is good enough for us. But he is an Italian international and can not play for Brazil?

Yeah he played for Italy in the world cup play-off game vs Sweden so can't play for Brazil

 

[Armaan]

Based on his performance in the second half at the Etihad, a Pogba coached by Pep could be our new Yaya / Viera !!
CTID

Pogba has all the attributes in the world to be one of the worlds elite players, he just needs the right manager. Pep would have been perfect for him think he would be the best player in the league under Pep he’s that good.

 

[manlikepep]

Pogba has all the attributes in the world to be one of the worlds elite players, he just needs the right manager. Pep would have been perfect for him think he would be the best player in the league under Pep he’s that good.

That made me shutter

 

[shak]

he is the one i would go for......cover fort left side and central midfield.

Fabinho doesn't play on the left side... He used to play right back but doesn't want to anymore.

 

[shak]

Pogba has all the attributes in the world to be one of the worlds elite players, he just needs the right manager. Pep would have been perfect for him think he would be the best player in the league under Pep he’s that good.

I think the talent is there but his attitude is shite. He's just a rich mans renato sanches till he sorts himself out.

 

[aguero93:20]

niceeee, he opted for brazil. i guess i'm okay with this signing now

Someone's been pulling your leg mate.

 

[Easy]

Pogba has all the attributes in the world to be one of the worlds elite players, he just needs the right manager. Pep would have been perfect for him think he would be the best player in the league under Pep he’s that good.

Missing one key attribute...intelligence

 

[Dax777]

One of Fernandinho's roles in the team is to always compete for the first aerial duel from opponents goal-kicks, hoofs up field ect so he would be expected to do the same.

Or we could change how we approach that work.

 

[01cravend]

Or we could change how we approach that work.

Why would we do that when It works so well?
No player in our team has won more headers than Fernandinho it's an integral part of our high line/keep ball game. Allows the cbs to track the runners/compete for the second ball and not be outnumbered on counter attacks.
At 5'11 Jorginho is bigger than Dinho so you'd hope he can compete for headers anyway.