I agree mate.
I think there is a big media hype around Mac Allister.
Like you, I’m not saying he’s not good, but pretty much everything you wrote is correct IMO.
The World Cup point is laughable. That’s where the hype comes from. A World Cup win is 7 games. Most of which is against average opposition till the quarters.
Exactly. Him being part of a team that won the WC has deluded some people into thinking he's better than he actually is. Exactly the same thing happened with Enzo Fernandez. Good players but nowhere near world-class. Caicedo's ceiling in regards to potential is much higher than Mac Allister's, in my opinion.
And implying that he must be world-class because he has a WC medal is just borderline retarded.
I actually think Mac Allister is pretty good and whilst I see your point re players getting over hyped after major tournaments it is also a good indication that a player can handle pressure and perform in very high pressure situations... something that’s a massive consideration for us.
I actually think Mac Allister is pretty good and whilst I see your point re players getting over hyped after major tournaments it is also a good indication that a player can handle pressure and perform in very high pressure situations... something that’s a massive consideration for us.
prob newcastle, but they are tracking Szoboszlai as well and he has a release clauseI think he'd be a good fit in our squad but fully expect him to join Liverpool.
Will be interesting to see where Maddison ends up? spurs? Newcastle?
prob newcastle, but they are tracking Szoboszlai as well and he has a release clause
Unless you get England in the group or round of 16….;)I agree mate.
I think there is a big media hype around Mac Allister.
Like you, I’m not saying he’s not good, but pretty much everything you wrote is correct IMO.
The World Cup point is laughable. That’s where the hype comes from. A World Cup win is 7 games. Most of which is against average opposition till the quarters.
They might well sign both, squad will need to improve to cope with the CL and PL?
Don’t think either are at the levels we need. Mac Alister is a good player but not great and doesn’t show for me that he is ever likely to be. Doubt we are interested, although I didn’t think we would stoop low enough for Phillips, who has pretty much performed how I thought he would. Ah well, the English ticket I guess. Caisado is another ok player who would do well at Spuds or Villa. Cannot compare with Fernandinho..Kind of see Mac Allister as a Gundogan, while Caicedo is a Fernandinho.
Both quality players, but Mac Allister probably suits what we need and what Pep would want more. Probably.
Don’t think either are at the levels we need. Mac Alister is a good player but not great and doesn’t show for me that he is ever likely to be. Doubt we are interested, although I didn’t think we would stoop low enough for Phillips, who has pretty much performed how I thought he would. Ah well, the English ticket I guess. Caisado is another ok player who would do well at Spuds or Villa. Cannot compare with Fernandinho..
For a champions league club? Surely he's not stupid enough to join the dippers before knowing how City situation works out?Rumoured that his release clause is actually £50m!
It's a shame we are not on it if he has a release clause, same with Mac Allister :(.prob newcastle, but they are tracking Szoboszlai as well and he has a release clause
BargainRumoured that his release clause is actually £50m!