Full Backs?

Larry Stranger said:
In the first episode of the Amazon doc it was said that we require big fullbacks. I believe this is true and Pep has adjusted to the PL. When we bought Walker I was thinking why because he's not a typical Pep fullback, but it's clear now. He's the type of fullback that is used more defensively. You can say Walker isn't great defensively, but his job is to use his pace when opposition counter. Even if it's just to allow our defence to get back into shape. Also his height is used because when PL teams attack they do so with high crosses.

I believe in LC final against Chelsea Pep said he brought in Danilo because he needed height. So he does think defensively and realized how teams attack. Last season in the LC semi against Bristol City we conceded 2 late goals where they put in high crosses which Zinchenko couldn't deal with. This is why I believe we won't go for a small fullback unless he's exceptional.

I think Chilwell would actually be good if he can do a similar job to Walker on the left. Can't say I've seen enough of Tiereny to comment) Chilwell seems good in the air and has enough pace and defensive abilities. It's clear Delph can't deal with those situations. Not only against Swansea, but last season he couldn't deal with long balls across the pitch to his side. The United game comes to mind when he whiffed and let Rashford score. We will get targeted by opposition as our weak point.

Pep also likes the attacking fullback that's why we wanted Dani Alvez. It's almost like an extra midfielder who can help break the press and also aide in attack. This is currently Zinchenko to a lesser extent. However you need balance in the team. So while Zinch attacks, Walker is there to prevent counters. So if we had a rightback who was more attacking or just need defensive stability like when we play Liverpool I'd go with Chilwell. It also depends on who the opposition is as well. So if say we play against Burnley we may go with Chilwell instead of Zinchenko.
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bluethai said:
Alaba could be available. Pep knows how to use him surely.
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Hasn’t he gone downhill past 2 years? Bayern hate us, won’t be easy to deal with. I know we don’t need a RB but I’d prefer Kimmich to Alaba (as a full back who could comfortably play in midfield). Depends on how Pep views Danilo and Mendy though.
 
Sir Joe Aguero said:
Hasn’t he gone downhill past 2 years? Bayern hate us, won’t be easy to deal with. I know we don’t need a RB but I’d prefer Kimmich to Alaba (as a full back who could comfortably play in midfield). Depends on how Pep views Danilo and Mendy though.
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Alaba is a genuine midfielder converted into a fullback by LVG.

But he has visibly declined after series of knee injuries, no wonder Bayern are signing a replacement. I would say his slump had started under Pep 4 years ago.
 
I’ll be gutted if Wan Bissaka ends up at United. He’s a beast and having him and walker would make is extremely strong down the right. I think he will be like Robertson and very quickly improve to be top class.
 
bondsman said:
I’ll be gutted if Wan Bissaka ends up at United. He’s a beast and having him and walker would make is extremely strong down the right. I think he will be like Robertson and very quickly improve to be top class.
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Wish there was a left sided A. Wan Bissaka available this summer.
 
bondsman said:
I’ll be gutted if Wan Bissaka ends up at United. He’s a beast and having him and walker would make is extremely strong down the right. I think he will be like Robertson and very quickly improve to be top class.
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Agree with this as looks a real prospect and home grown and converted from a winger so can play as a more effective wing back.
 
ojeme said:
Wish there was a left sided A. Wan Bissaka available this summer.
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We probably need a right back too though to be fair, Walker is getting on a bit and clearly relies heavily on his pace and Pep hates our other right back.
 
Chilwell isn't going to happen. Mendy's unsellable this summer and we're not spending £50m with Zinchenko there. The only thing Chilwell has over Zinchenko is an English passport.
 
Dax777 said:
I'm struggling to see why we need Chillwell. AWB I can understand. He is a special talent. Chillwell is your run of the mill solid player.
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What's so special about Wan Bissaka aside from his 1-on-1 defensive ability? Is he good with the ball? Or is he Walker's carbon copy with the same strong sides and flaws?

Genuine question, as I haven't seen enough of him.
 
Andrew___K said:
What's so special about Wan Bissaka aside from his 1-on-1 defensive ability? Is he good with the ball? Or is he Walker's carbon copy with the same strong sides and flaws?

Genuine question, as I haven't seen enough of him.
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Wan Bissaka much better with the ball than Walker and puts in a better cross. He was converted from a winger and it shows. I could see him playing RWB and Walker playing as a RCB in a three in some games if it happens. Under Pep Bissaka could be really good and young and home grown
 
Title mostly sums it up. If Zinchenko stays he takes up a non-HG slot and would remain as our backup LB meaning no new LB signing.

Do people think we should give him a chance best season to continue his progression or should we go to market and find someone more specialised in the position to supplement for Mendy.
 
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