Josko Gvardiol

[iTyler]

De Ligt is a legitimate top quality centre back.

Not for me. Gets a lot of praise because he points and shouts a lot. He somehow manages to be just as slow as Harry Maguire which is some achievement. Not saying he's not decent but he's definitely over hyped in my opinion.

 

[samuelyeboah]

Every time I've seen this guy, which isn't an awful lot admittedly, he's been bang average. Another de Lijt hype job perhaps.

did you not watch the world cup at all

 

[iTyler]

did you not watch the world cup at all

Certainly didn't watch all of his country's games, no. Some people go to work.

 

[Sir peace frog]

gvardiol looks made for our false lb/cb role, he is quality, probably the best defender at the world cup, absolutely immense, those watching him v us in the champions league, are they the same people who see a wonder goal and want that player ?, i would be very happy if we replaced eric with him, don't want to see eric go because he is a quality player.

as for akanji hes been brilliant, i'm sure people make stuff up to suit their argument.

 

[RayCTID]

Didn’t Chelsea decide not to buy him last summer?

We shouldn’t need any more proof the guy’s a dud.

Move on.

I wouldn't call the player a complete dud .They weren't prepared to pay the price. I would still wait when the release clause kicks in. And when he shows signs of further improvement then sign him.

 

[RayCTID]

What do you suggest considering Laporte more than likely leaves, Akanji is ok at best as a backup, Ake plays mostly at LB and Stones' injury record means he misses half the season? We will be desperate for a world class CB next season and this guy ticks all the boxes.

Someone who hasn't been discussed on here. Simliar to the Akanji and Dias signings. Paying over the odds for a player who was part of the defence that has shipped in seven and who looked as shaky as the rest isn't the greatest of signings to be honest. Gvardiol had a decent World Cup but against an aging Messi again not the most convincing of performances.

 

[Sir peace frog]

oh just to add, not only can gvardiol defend,hes quick and the lad is very good on the ball, dribbling and passing , i really think he would do well with us

 

[RayCTID]

A few on here have got a blind spot when it comes to the player.

 

[willipp]

Someone who hasn't been discussed on here. Simliar to the Akajni and Dias signings. Paying over the odd for a player who was part of the defence that has shipped in seven and who looked as shaky as the rest isn't the greatest of signings to be honest. Gvardiol had a decent World Cup but against an aging Messi again not the most convincing of performances.

He had a fantastic world cup, much better than decent.

 

[RayCTID]

Buying a player going off the World Cup isn't a very good guide to be honest. There have been plenty of them who flopped after having a fantastic tournament.