Frenkie de Jong

Shaelumstash said:
Do you think he could play as a 6 in the Prem?

With Fernandinho going, we really need someone who can play that role.

Also, what do you make of people saying he's slow, is it true? Guessing he can't be as slow as Rodri, but does he have the physicality for the PL?
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For us - Yes easily we press from the front.
Dropped into say the Man U midfield as a 6 with Bruno/Pogba etc as 8's, players would be flying/passing past him.
 
I think people are weirdly, significantly underrating how physical and defensive minded De Jong is.

He's a lot closer to Yaya than Gundogan. Loves a tackle, and he's categorically not slow, I have no idea where that's come from and he's strong, people bounce off him.

Now playing Yaya as a lone 6 was not for the faint hearted and he was at his best with Fern,Nige or Barry next to him, but he could do it in 95% of games. FDJ is the same.

I prefer him as an 8 because under Koeman he really started making late runs into the box and getting goals, and you don't get that when he's got more defensive responsibilities.
 
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Shaelumstash said:
Do you think he could play as a 6 in the Prem?

With Fernandinho going, we really need someone who can play that role.

Also, what do you make of people saying he's slow, is it true? Guessing he can't be as slow as Rodri, but does he have the physicality for the PL?
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No he has ample pace but his skill on the ball would buy him more time anyway. very high class footballer.
 
I think FDJ is a good player but we need something different than what we have. Rodri was masterful v Real Madrid on Weds until Camavinga came on. He couldn't handle his youth, pace and athleticism. I feel it's that kind of option we need. Ideally Bellingham but if not someone with similar characteristics.
 
blue ranger said:
I think FDJ is a good player but we need something different than what we have. Rodri was masterful v Real Madrid on Weds until Camavinga came on. He couldn't handle his youth, pace and athleticism. I feel it's that kind of option we need. Ideally Bellingham but if not someone with similar characteristics.
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Eduardo Celmi Camavinga - FC 25 - Oct 17, 2024 | SoFIFA

Eduardo Camavinga (Eduardo Celmi Camavinga, born 10 November 2002) is a French footballer who plays as a center midfield for Spanish club Real Madrid, and the France national team. In the game FC 25, his overall rating is 83.
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domalino said:
I think people are weirdly, significantly underrating how physical and defensive minded De Jong is.

He's a lot closer to Yaya than Gundogan. Loves a tackle, and he's categorically not slow, I have no idea where that's come from and he's strong, people bounce off him.

Now playing Yaya as a lone 6 was not for the faint hearted and he was at his best with Fern,Nige or Barry next to him, but he could do it in 95% of games. FDJ is the same.

I prefer him as an 8 because under Koeman he really started making late runs into the box and getting goals, and you don't get that when he's got more defensive responsibilities.
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Indeed. In terms of his pace, he is not far off the level of KDB which is perfectly fine. I would think he is quicker than Rodri and Gundogan.

Watching him play, I think he is best used in the role of the 8/10 but could slip into the 6 role, if required.
 
blue ranger said:
I think FDJ is a good player but we need something different than what we have. Rodri was masterful v Real Madrid on Weds until Camavinga came on. He couldn't handle his youth, pace and athleticism. I feel it's that kind of option we need. Ideally Bellingham but if not someone with similar characteristics.
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Bit harsh on Rodri, camavaniga played deeper the 8's couldn't really cope with his energy more than Rodri.
 
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