richards30
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if we have that sort of cash we should test madrid for varane!
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Jose Gimenez
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if we have that sort of cash we should test madrid for varane!
MeatHunterrr
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the best alternative for koulibaly
Agree. Cholo's 4-4-2 system facilitates the lack of pace in that side. It's why Rodri and Saul looked quite good together because someone was always there to make up positionally.Another centre-back who seemingly prefers playing the inside left channel.
Atletico are also famed for their low block, which could also explain why we never saw Rodri really being exposed for pace.
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Think a lot of teams play right footers on the left , simply because there are more of them, I would guess they put the more accomplished one on the wrong side , so not a bad thing.From the few bits I've seen he looks pretty quick so don't think playing higher would be a step he can't handle.Another centre-back who seemingly prefers playing the inside left channel.
Atletico are also famed for their low block, which could also explain why we never saw Rodri really being exposed for pace.
Delphacito
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I would prefer him over Koulibaly. Like it or not we could use a proper **** in the backline and he’s a huge fucking ****. A talented one at that. The only problem is his price and I don’t think Atletico would want to negotiate with us since they begrudgingly let go of Rodri because we paid the release clause.
And he is injury proneI would prefer him over Koulibaly. Like it or not we could use a proper **** in the backline and he’s a huge fucking ****. A talented one at that. The only problem is his price and I don’t think Atletico would want to negotiate with us since they begrudgingly let go of Rodri because we paid the release clause.
decmancity
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I agree we do need someone but I think Pep on more than one occasion has shown if we can't get the right person he won't just pick anyone.We need to get someone. Usually I'd be all for the "wait for the right signing" ethos, but last year our defence was the main thing keeping us from a title challenge and we haven't strengthened nearly enough. If Gimenez is our best option then so be it, even if he's not perfect.
Maybe this lad is on the list with Koulibaly but I am not too sure.
Neville Kneville
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I would prefer him over Koulibaly. Like it or not we could use a proper **** in the backline and he’s a huge fucking ****. A talented one at that. The only problem is his price and I don’t think Atletico would want to negotiate with us since they begrudgingly let go of Rodri because we paid the release clause.
I'd still go for Koulibaly but I'd settle for this guy, as he likes defending.
Bumped into him last week, seemed a bit down , the impression I got was the manager has lost faith completelyStill think that's down to injuries and mental state because of his personal life mate. Did he not look great on two separate occasions playing alongside Otamendi and then Laporte in first parts of both title winning seasons? He's never going to be a Van Dijk but I think he has the potential to be good in his own way as a ball playing centre half. Just a shame his injuries and lack of focus due to problems in personal life have become a big hurdle.
Won't want the same injury issues to be an occurrence with the new signing for even more money.
Seems so as well. Especially when you consider how many starts Eric Garcia got despite him being fit.Bumped into him last week, seemed a bit down , the impression I got was the manager has lost faith completely
nmc
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Nope. Sounds like his club are getting it out there. Maybe they need the cash.
For that type of money, I'd hope we could find better.
Gimenez feels more like a signing to shift the culture in our back line... a latter day Andy Morrison, someone to toughen us up and stop teams taking the piss. The likes of Stones, Garcia and Zinchenko get a bit bullied sometimes and even our more physical players... Walker and Laporte don’t really put it about. That‘s where we miss Fern, he’s the only one who really goes toe to toe with the opposition and he doesn’t so subtly...
Neville Kneville
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107. Million pound release clause do you think we would pay it? Release clauses are what what we usually do.
No.
Neville Kneville
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Gimenez feels more like a signing to shift the culture in our back line... a latter day Andy Morrison, someone to toughen us up and stop teams taking the piss. The likes of Stones, Garcia and Zinchenko get a bit bullied sometimes and even our more physical players... Walker and Laporte don’t really put it about. That‘s where we miss Fern, he’s the only one who really goes toe to toe with the opposition and he doesn’t so subtly...
And Otamendi does.
Trouble is he randomly runs out 20 yards to do it, then finds out they are behind him.
Neville Kneville
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Be wary of signing defenders out of that system.
He's not slow though, is he ?
sir baconface
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Never heard of him, mate. He’s probably shit. :)Does anyone know how good or not he actually is? Not just Fifa ratings but legitimately seen him play?
nmc
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And Otamendi does.
Trouble is he randomly runs out 20 yards to do it, then finds out they are behind him.
And Otamendi has the subtlety of Boris Johnson... he rarely commits a foul without getting carded... he has that guilty look whereas Fern is the picture of innocence.
Maybe that match against us was a demo!if we have that sort of cash we should test madrid for varane!