CADE MCFC 1894
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He getting use to pep system like every signing did looked at mahrez in first season look at rodri first season and look at them now be patience
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It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?
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I don't think there is much point in going for conventional fullbacks, we don't use them.
Even when we had them (Mendy and Cancelo), Pep converted them to be inverted fullbacks or simply played other players (Zinny over Mendy) who could play inverted.
The logic is somewhat sound, a winger is better than a fullback in the wide space, so why bother with wide fullbacks?
Even when we had them (Mendy and Cancelo), Pep converted them to be inverted fullbacks or simply played other players (Zinny over Mendy) who could play inverted.
The logic is somewhat sound, a winger is better than a fullback in the wide space, so why bother with wide fullbacks?
Dribble
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Aké's a better CB than LB. We've gotta stop relying on stop gaps & resolve our longstanding Left Back issue for once & for all mate...True but Ake has just been superb at LB? We could always bring something like grimaldo in on a free?
How many LBs defend as well as Ake?Aké's a better CB than LB, & we've gotta stop relying on stop gaps & resolve our longstanding Left Back issue for once & for all...
I'd wager, almost none. There is value in having a solid backline over requiring a higher quality chance creator.
Dribble
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As with Aké, Gvardiol is a better CB than LB mate. With us missing out on Cucurella, & Gomez not working out, I think it's safe to assume Left Back is a position of priority for the club. Well I bloody hope so! :-/Not with Gvardiol and Ake mate?
Dribble
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The type of LB we need is one who can attack & defend. They're a premium, but for me a priority that we can't miss out on again.How many LBs defend as well as Ake?
I'd wager, almost none. There is value in having a solid backline over requiring a higher quality chance creator.
The only players I can think of that can do both at a high level is Nuno Mendes (PSG) and Alphonso Davies (Bayern).The type of LB we need is one who can attack & defend. They're a premium, but for me a priority that we can't miss out on again.
These are basically impossible players to get.
The only others would be "potential" players, which is fine, but not many immediate starters.
I don't think it's as mandatory as you think it is, as I posted above, we haven't asked our fullbacks to play in a conventional manner in nearly all of Pep's reign, this includes the right side too.
Dribble
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Granted, Pep has adapted how we play to accommodate our lack of a Striker & our lack of a Left Back, but he attempted to fix both in the summer, only failing with Cucurella.The only players I can think of that can do both at a high level is Nuno Mendes (PSG) and Alphonso Davies (Bayern).
These are basically impossible players to get.
The only others would be "potential" players, which is fine, but not many immediate starters.
I don't think it's as mandatory as you think it is, as I posted above, we haven't asked our fullbacks to play in a conventional manner in nearly all of Pep's reign, this includes the right side too.
Aké doesn't solve our Left Back issues, he merely provides cover & does a good job, but there's no way this should be a longterm solution to our lack of an orthodox LB.
Wretched Vengeance
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belinam and mackalister would be great signings
Seventeen & Mackalistair
Cucurella played more games as a LCB in a back 3 than as a wingback at Brighton.Granted, Pep has adapted how we play to accommodate our lack of a Striker & our lack of a Left Back, but he attempted to fix both in the summer, only failing with Cucurella.
Aké doesn't solve our Left Back issues, he merely provides cover & does a good job, but there's no way this should be a longterm solution to our lack of an orthodox LB.
I'd bet if we actually got him, Pep would have just had him invert or stay back in a 3, doubt he'd use him wide.
Because as I already told you and you keep ignoring, there is already evidence that Pep doesn't use his fullbacks wide.
Even when he does its still unconventional, Right footed Cancelo as a wide left back, not to send crosses in but to play it like a winger.
We don't do conventional fullbacks, Ake has turned into the perfect player for the way we play.
Not sure how much clearer I can make it for you.