TheBlueCat
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Fair comment..He was a bit soft in his first season. But developed into the player he became. The season where he went full skin head, he properly went for it physically. Getting stuck into tackles, and jumping for headers. That would have been unheard of when he was in Spain.
When I think of quality, skilful players that have talent that doesn't translate to the PL. I think of Jesus Navas. He was on floor most of the time. Running with the ball, he could beat people, he had tricks and pace, and he could could pick out a perfect cross. But in a tackle, he was always second best.
Looking at the Palace team from the FA cup final. They were big guys. Physically strong, and athletic, they could cover the ground and they got tackles in. I see this contrast where natural talent is snuffed out by stronger, quicker players.
None of those mentioned are fit to lace Silva’s boots though.
Let’s hope this kid signs and is as good as El Magico


