Yes. Good post. He has really clear strengths defensively, probably like Khusanov, so both would need a Stones type alongside them. BUT, they are both very, very young with years of coaching ahead of them.I'm think he gets a loan or is at best a backups backup next season here. He's clearly great in a defensive setup but we dominate the ball for 90% of the game and his passing stats are even more raw than the rest of his game
The potential of both is very encouraging. The stats in the comparison are to Dias (forgot to name them).Yes. Good post. He has really clear strengths defensively, probably like Khusanov, so both would need a Stones type alongside them. BUT, they are both very, very young with years of coaching ahead of them.
As @WallyA states, we play a very different game. He keeps his passing very simple with Lyon, but that is more what is expected of him.
The potential of both is very encouraging. The stats in the comparison are to Dias (forgot to name them).
A decent loan to a decent passing side would be great for him.
The dont need any CBs, more likely closer to home.Sporting?
I think we could have the most dominating c/b in best team in all the worlds history . . . since Andy Morrison:)I have a hunch, and this is just a hunch
Physically, he looks ready for the Prem. 6'5, very fit. Strong. The stats back this up. Dominant in the air. Looks solid on the ball.
His rise has been meteoric. how quickly he's gone from relative obscurity to "signing for man City" to "excelling in La Liga/Ligue 1" is unusual, to say the least.
I have a feeling he gets a shot at the team. I have a feeling he's not going to be out of place.
We might have a real gem.
One of the best videos I've seen of him. Awaits Samaras comments...
He gets through an awful lot of defending considering he's played fairly few matches at Lens. He's no John Stones on the ball but he doesn't look too bad.
Has unreal potential because of his physical advantages.
he's just turned 19 with only 1 year of a professional set up around himLooks a bit lightweight and lacking physicality
Took a while but I knew I’d get a bite.he's just turned 19 with only 1 year of a professional set up around him
Well played!Took a while but I knew I’d get a bite.
Think the Cherki deal is done bud....Probably arranging a loan. The much rumoured player going to Lyon as part of the Cherki deal, maybe
Still talk of a player going on loan to Lyon.Think the Cherki deal is done bud....