Julian Weigl

[PannickAtTheDisco]

No but there is a minium pace a player has to have to be a defensive mid in the PL and that is the pace of Fernandinho.

athleticism and energy are key, no surprise the top 2 in that kind of role are Kante and Dinho and Chelsea have struggled when using Bakayoko, and the Rags have been less effective with Matic and Arsenal with Xhaka, Chelsea were also far more effective back in the day with Makelele. It can work well in Spain (see Busquets), but over here it tends to be the smaller, more energetic type who is more effective.

 

[IWasHere]

No but there is a minium pace a player has to have to be a defensive mid in the PL and that is the pace of Fernandinho.

It's a bonus if he's fast don't get me wrong but it's not ideal to have fast defensive midfielders.

 

[Dribble]

It's a bonus if he's fast don't get me wrong but it's not ideal to have fast defensive midfielders.

Eh????

 

[ChicagoBlue]

It's a bonus if he's fast don't get me wrong but it's not ideal to have fast defensive midfielders.

Is there an ideal, albeit less than the highest, level of technical ability, too?!

 

[jay laruja]

I don't get it. Dinho never had blinding pace, nor did he ever need to have one. Weigl is gonna slot in our side like a glove. The only thing that worries me is his fitness.

 

[Cityfan]

Is there an ideal, albeit less than the highest, level of technical ability, too?!

I think essential was the intended word.

 

[BigOscar]

You really don't "need" pace to be a holding midfielder in England, just another random myth pedalled by the "England is special" brigade. Eric Dier is shit slow but got rave reviews, Matic never had much pace and has been the key player in two title winning sides, Gareth Barry is as slow as it gets and was fantastic for us. You might need pace to play the Kante style of chasing the ball like a dog but actual holding midfielders have always been about being intelligent rather than fast.

 

[BlueCityfan]

Imagine this Weigl in our side:



Just beautiful. I can see why Pep is "in love" with him.

 

[BlueAnorak]

I don't get it. Dinho never had blinding pace, nor did he ever need to have one. Weigl is gonna slot in our side like a glove. The only thing that worries me is his fitness.

He certaonly is the weak link in our team If he gets injured then we would have issues. As Yaya is finished, Delph or Danilo would probably have to fill in.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

I think delph is perfect to step in for ferny, he's got a good engine great tackler,Good at going forward and can score goals only downside are injuries but so far this season they seem to have kept away from those

 

[Oleole123]

Holy shit he is just 22

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

He certaonly is the week link in our team. If he gets injured then we could have issues. As Yaya is finished, Delph or Danilo would probably have to fill in.

we're most vulnerable if Dinho gets injured, he's not the "weak link".

 

[BlueAnorak]

It's a bonus if he's fast don't get me wrong but it's not ideal to have fast defensive midfielders.

Of course it's ideal. Yes skill comes first but enough pace is vital.

 

[BlueAnorak]

we're most vulnerable if Dinho gets injured, he's not the "weak link".

That's what I meant.

 

[IWasHere]

Is there an ideal, albeit less than the highest, level of technical ability, too?!

What @Cityfan said.

 

[IWasHere]

Of course it's ideal. Yes skill comes first but enough pace is vital.

Ideal wasn't the best word to use (my fault), but like @Cityfan said it's not essential to have fast defensive midfielders. Fernandinho isn't the quickest yet he's one of the best at what he does for us.
Weigl is only 22/23 and has the world at his feet. With the right coaching from pep (which I think he'd get if he came to us), he'd be up there as one of if not the best defensive midfielder in 5 or so years time.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Fernandinho is not slow! Not fast either - but the bare minimum of pace required on the Prem.

 

[Damocles]

This boy is special.

Xavi type of special.

A must buy in the summer.

 

[FCBarca]

This boy is special.

Xavi type of special.

A must buy in the summer.

He's very good and would be a perfect addition to Pep's City but there won't be another Xavi in our lifetime

 

[Damocles]

He's very good and would be a perfect addition to Pep's City but there won't be another Xavi in our lifetime

There won't be; it was just a comparison to point out that Weigl is a completely distinct and special type of player just as Xavi was a distinct and special type of player.