Definitely, he will be on about 200 appearances by the time he is 20 at this rate. Looks to have all the makings as a top wing back, potentially even competition for Sane on the LW if we aren't fussed with his defensive work.Big fan of this lad and his versatility would be a huge bonus, also think moving to a bigger club could really help his career in the long term, while it's great to see he's getting gametime at Fulham, 50 appearances at 17 and a half is probably a recipe for burnout if he doesn't start to share duties soon.
To be fair there are a lot of left backs in the league currently better than Mendy.For fuck sake, he is currently the best leftback in the league. Mendy included!
Again, horses for courses. Delph is the real deal. Yes, he plays the role differently, but he is equally effective. Some will suggest more so.
Delph is in fact the other starting fullback. Not even a backup. Against WBA Mendy and 2 strikers might be the way to go. Against Spurs, Delph and 1 striker might be more appropriate.
The notion that Delph is an inferior non-leftback is a silly fallacy. He is a legit left back with strengths and weaknesses just like Mendy. For fuck sake, he is currently the best leftback in the league. Mendy included!
And you base this on what four games - Mendy is twice, no three times the player Kolarov is. Delph has been excellent covering a tricky situation plus perhaps stopping the club spending a substantial fee on a left back - but make no mistake when Ben is fit he will play most games.It will be interesting to see how Mendy and sane play together. I think that Delph has provided solidity and given Sane room to play wide. I see Mendy and Sane occupying the same space and am not sure how they'll complement each other. Like you, I suspect that we will play with two forwards and Mendy provides the width.
I liked Mendy with the ball but defensively he made kolarov look like Maldini so playing in a 4 man defence may be a stretch in some games.
I think we should focus on getting Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid in January. He is a centerback, but can also play left fullback.
It will be interesting to see how Mendy and sane play together. I think that Delph has provided solidity and given Sane room to play wide. I see Mendy and Sane occupying the same space and am not sure how they'll complement each other. Like you, I suspect that we will play with two forwards and Mendy provides the width.
I liked Mendy with the ball but defensively he made kolarov look like Maldini so playing in a 4 man defence may be a stretch in some games.
Well, looking at his skill set, its obvious he canInteresting. In your opinion can Sane play as one of the 2 strikers? I read a while back that in Germany they see him eventually becoming a more central player.
Interesting. In your opinion can Sane play as one of the 2 strikers? I read a while back that in Germany they see him eventually becoming a more central player.
Seems to have his heart set on the rags, worth a try though.We should test Spurs' resolve and put in a January bid for Danny Rose. He seems unsettled there now, plus he's mates with Kyle Walker so that might help.
This is a bit fantasicalHow's Alaba doing? I heard he regressed under Ancelotti but I know Pep loved him and made him arguably the most desired LB in football at the time. If we nabbed him or Kimmich, we'd be fully stocked with top-quality fullbacks for years (never thought I'd say that...) who can play multiple positions.
Delph/Mendy/Alaba & Walker/Danilo/Maffeo/Kimmich
Delph, Alaba, Kimmich (and supposedly Danilo) can all play CM with Alaba and Kimmich have a few games under their belt at CB.
Not like us to spend 100mil on fullbacks...This is a bit fantasical
Not so much the cost, but the playing time issues.Not like us to spend 100mil on fullbacks...
:)