82 | Rico Lewis - 2025/26

doobyedoobye said:
Surely he stays unless he knows we are signing another RB
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Makes sense to sell nunes over him. Any RB we bring in is likely going to be strong(er) in the attributes we play nunes for. Where as Rico offers something unique when we play with a back three in possession. Let's not forget, he was the prototype for stones stepping into midfield in the treble season.
 
DD93 said:
Stones was crucial in treble season and if that isn't enough, then what the hell Rico has done so far with his intelligence to make us believe that Stones comes nowhere near to that :D

Come on, Akanji I can swallow, but comparing to Stones is blasphemy...

Johny's 1 treble season > Rico's whole career from the beginning to the end and you know that's true :D
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The key phrase is "attacking intelligence." Rico is just a far better and far more intelligent attacking player. Regardless of what the fans here think of him
 
Dax777 said:
The key phrase is "attacking intelligence." Rico is just a far better and far more intelligent attacking player. Regardless of what the fans here think of him
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OK let's say I agree but how that solves defensive issues ? :D

We have plenty options in attack - Haaland, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Bobb, Marmoush

What we need is stable and solid defence, otherwise you score 3 goals and receive 4..

We need "defensive intelligence", player who can cover physical weaknesses with brain and knowledge of game and always choosing right positions, thus making him ahead of time, but unfortunately Rico can't do that.

Also that "attacking intelligence" should somehow convert into statistics right ? Have you seen Rico's stats ?
Matheus for example had 15 goal contributions last season, Rico had 5 and that was his career high.

Results and end-product, otherwise we are talking about theory here..
 
Centurions said:
Did Tolmie not say a while back that Rico and Rodri were signing new contracts?
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tolmie's hairdoo said:
Not just him mate, his wife also arranging goodbyes.

He will be gone, as will Rico and Savinho.

About £110m in total.
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Most recently, he said Rico will be gone. Obviously Tolmie heard something, but maybe Rico changed his mind, I don't know. Would be interesting to hear another update on this.
 
The modern day Richard Edgehill. Gives his all yet gets the slaggings....bizarre. I think he's a good little player and was top notch yesterday. If he and Nunes can find some consistency we might just be alright in the RB slot for the season.
 
TFC said:
The modern day Richard Edgehill. Gives his all yet gets the slaggings....bizarre. I think he's a good little player and was top notch yesterday. If he and Nunes can find some consistency we might just be alright in the RB slot for the season.
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Yeah. And 5th place.
 
DD93 said:
OK let's say I agree but how that solves defensive issues ? :D
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I was making a unique point about the best fit for an inverted system when i made that claim.

DD93 said:
We have plenty options in attack - Haaland, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Bobb, Marmoush
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Our football is interwoven. Yes, those individuals are supremely talented. But a disjointed defense that cant get the ball forward quickly to those players and support them with intelligent runs will eventually diminish the effectiveness of the players you've mentioned and their talents. So its not really either or, it's both :)

DD93 said:
What we need is stable and solid defence, otherwise you score 3 goals and receive 4..
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Nothing i have said prior is controversial, but this will be... I think his intelligence does not stop on offense, he is similarly (IMHO) one of the most tactically aware defenders we've had in the Pep era.

He simply stays consistently in the right position, always aware of the offside line and knows how to stall attacking players to limit the danger .

None of these actions are super high intense tackles or last second blocks. But they all play a role in keeping things clean.


DD93 said:
We need "defensive intelligence", player who can cover physical weaknesses with brain and knowledge of game and always choosing right positions, thus making him ahead of time, but unfortunately Rico can't do that.
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He does

DD93 said:
Also that "attacking intelligence" should somehow convert into statistics right ? Have you seen Rico's stats ?
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Had an assist in the last 2 games he has started. Scored in the FA cup semi-final. Its not some gimmick claim that he is intelligent. He actually is :)
DD93 said:
Matheus for example had 15 goal contributions last season, Rico had 5 and that was his career high.

Results and end-product, otherwise we are talking about theory here..
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Nunes is very good too. I don't deny that. But so is Rico. I am so confident, i am happy to wait and we can discuss mid season or at season's end.

I have no doubt his production is about to spike and match his obvious tactical intelligence.
 
Haaland94 said:
Most recently, he said Rico will be gone. Obviously Tolmie heard something, but maybe Rico changed his mind, I don't know. Would be interesting to hear another update on this.
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He looked like someone saying goodbye yesterday, to my disappointment. :(

Even on his assist, the hugs from his teammates seemed extra :( Like they think he'll leave.

Hopefully, things fall through and he stays.
 
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