Cavani & Falcao

[Danamy]

Of course he is good, he is one of Europe's most potent strikers. The only worry for many is his adaptability to our system. You would have to think our scouts and technical team have done more than watch his YouTube goals though. Personally I think he can do it but even if he can't, there are signs we're changing our system to something more mobile and expansive anyway which would be good for any centre forward. Even Van Persie would probably find himself frustrated in our current system, it's not very 'striker friendly' at times.

And people judging him on Uruguay shouldn't... many top players aren't as good for country as club, including Messi and Ronaldo. Aguero has scored 17 in 44 for Argentina compared to 33 in 59 for City too. Cavani has been thrown on the wing for Uruguay many times and expected to support the left-back while Suarez played free striker role and Forlan the #10 role, so no wonder he isn't always in peak form for his country. How would Aguero look as a defensive left-winger?

I would have thought that a hiigher ratio of Aguero's Arg appearances are substitutte appearances when compared to Cavani's Ura appearances. Plus I rememberr Kun being deployed on the wing quite often.

But I didn't know about Cavani being played out of position.

What does impress me about Cavani is his surprising amount of pace, his aerial ability, finishing and workrate, but most of all his movement.
From the Youtube videos I've seen (i'm talking the ones that show all his touches in a game, not just skills and goals) his weaknesses are control/dribbling and linkup play. Still, they are better than Dzeko's.

Falcao isn't particularly great in build up play either, I think people on this forum need to get past the idea we'll have a striker with the playmaking of Ozil or Silva.

Cavani is a battering ram and is proven against some of the best defences in Europe playing in Italy.

Falcao although he's a great striker hasn't got the strength of Cavani and he gets knocked off the ball too easily, for me Falcao could easily turn out to be another Forlan, rip it up in Spain but can't hack the Prem

In my opinion, Cavani's game is more suited for the Prem, he'll hold the ball up all day long to bring the midfield into play and his movement is mesmerizing at times, the thought of him and Aguero alongside each other just makes my Y-fronts twitch.

 

[SuperSilva]

I would have thought that a hiigher ratio of Aguero's Arg appearances are substitutte appearances when compared to Cavani's Ura appearances. Plus I rememberr Kun being deployed on the wing quite often.

But I didn't know about Cavani being played out of position.

What does impress me about Cavani is his surprising amount of pace, his aerial ability, finishing and workrate, but most of all his movement.
From the Youtube videos I've seen (i'm talking the ones that show all his touches in a game, not just skills and goals) his weaknesses are control/dribbling and linkup play. Still, they are better than Dzeko's.

Falcao isn't particularly great in build up play either, I think people on this forum need to get past the idea we'll have a striker with the playmaking of Ozil or Silva.

Cavani is a battering ram and is proven against some of the best defences in Europe playing in Italy.

Falcao although he's a great striker hasn't got the strength of Cavani and he gets knocked off the ball too easily, for me Falcao could easily turn out to be another Forlan, rip it up in Spain but can't hack the Prem

In my opinion, Cavani's game is more suited for the Prem, he'll hold the ball up all day long to bring the midfield into play and his movement is mesmerizing at times, the thought of him and Aguero alongside each other just makes my Y-fronts twitch.

Danamy and Love City's posts have both got to be the best on this thread ... well said guys. Cavani should and we think the No1 target for City all day, above Falcao and Lewandowski by a country mile this window.

 

[SamTheGuru]

I don't agree with some of the comments about Falcao. He is phenomenal! Both Falcao and Cavani would be awesome acquisitions and I can seriously see us going all guns blazing for both.

 

[coulsonblue]

Very good article on Cavani in April's edition of World Soccer magazine.

100%, two footed, can head, tracks back. Maybe not cultured but who cares - he's topped the Italian scoring charts for two years I think.

Also a devout Christian so no risk of Balo/Tevez nonsense.

If he signs and we get out system right (maybe a winger too), he should score min 20 league goals for us per season.

Isn't he divorcing his wife or something like that?

And this year would be his first at the top of the Serie A scoring charts.

Yes, and he's dating a supermarket checkout attendant. classy

 

[NQCitizen]

Re: Cavani & Falcao

I would have thought that a hiigher ratio of Aguero's Arg appearances are substitutte appearances when compared to Cavani's Ura appearances. Plus I rememberr Kun being deployed on the wing quite often.

But I didn't know about Cavani being played out of position.

What does impress me about Cavani is his surprising amount of pace, his aerial ability, finishing and workrate, but most of all his movement.
From the Youtube videos I've seen (i'm talking the ones that show all his touches in a game, not just skills and goals) his weaknesses are control/dribbling and linkup play. Still, they are better than Dzeko's.

Falcao isn't particularly great in build up play either, I think people on this forum need to get past the idea we'll have a striker with the playmaking of Ozil or Silva.

Cavani is a battering ram and is proven against some of the best defences in Europe playing in Italy.

Falcao although he's a great striker hasn't got the strength of Cavani and he gets knocked off the ball too easily, for me Falcao could easily turn out to be another Forlan, rip it up in Spain but can't hack the Prem

In my opinion, Cavani's game is more suited for the Prem, he'll hold the ball up all day long to bring the midfield into play and his movement is mesmerizing at times, the thought of him and Aguero alongside each other just makes my Y-fronts twitch.

This all so right. Falcao and Cavani are pretty even but the Uruguayan is probably a better option for the league

 

[jauganaut]

like Falcao but Cavani is an animal.
Super predator. Some of his goals are outrageous and I've seen enough of him to tell you that his first touch and passing are definitely up to par.
The thing I like about him the most is that he is nearly unmarkeable, he is very quick and he moves around the pitch so much that defenders are surprised when he finally pops up for the goal.
This guy has the makings of a future Ballon d'or winner if he played for the right team.
His best assets are knowing where to be, when to arrive and finishing it like a cool cool glass of Guinness.
For evidence of true marksmanship, grab a seat, a bucket and a towel because you will get sick of fantastic goals

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l7smRDd91A[/youtube]

 

[bluemathlady]

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[Danamy]

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[bluemathlady]

http://www.cheshire-today.co.uk/14496/cavani-to-man-city-a-done-deal/

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Ok, sorry :)

 

[Claytop]

I want Cavani, but don't want to lose Aguero to Madrid if they don't get Cavani.