Stephen Mfuni

I always thought he would play centre midfield in a couple of years. I've seen him play in a number of different positions at 18 & 21. When he does play FB, he loves to drift into defensive midfield. Can bomb forward too.
 
oldius said:
Mfuni is a top player. I have said it here that I think he is ready to be the reserve LB in the first team.
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I'd personally like to keep him as a LCB in a back 2 or 3 (which could be. LB like Ake who stays back).

LBs like Ait Nouri are a different style.
 
WallyA said:
I'd personally like to keep him as a LCB in a back 2 or 3 (which could be. LB like Ake who stays back).

LBs like Ait Nouri are a different style.
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I agree but I think that is sewn up by Gvardiol and Ake for the moment.
 
oldius said:
I agree but I think that is sewn up by Gvardiol and Ake for the moment.
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That's why Mfuni is perfectly suited to replace Ake in a few years.

He can still play for the academy for another 2 years with cup appearances next year in the first time.

Then he comes in for Ake in the 3rd year, maybe even just sell Akanji who is taking up a non HG spot as well, since Ake is HG.
 
WallyA said:
That's why Mfuni is perfectly suited to replace Ake in a few years.

He can still play for the academy for another 2 years with cup appearances next year in the first time.

Then he comes in for Ake in the 3rd year, maybe even just sell Akanji who is taking up a non HG spot as well, since Ake is HG.
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I suspect we may need to blood him earlier than that or the vultures will be circling. As always, we're not far apart.
 
I watched him for the England under 19s drew 2 each with Norway, he was exceptional, he was our only player in the squad, England play again v Germany tomorrow at 1800hrs on the bbc iplayer for those interested.
It was really surprising to see only Mfuni make the squad from us but then I watched the game, England really do have some exceptional prospects.
 
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Mfuni has looked solid all season for the EDS and considering Stephen is just 17, he should be getting League football soon enough. Left-footed defenders of his potential are on every scout's to-buy-list.
 
failsworthblueboy said:
I watched him for the England under 19s drew 2 each with Norway, he was exceptional, he was our only player in the squad, England play again v Germany tomorrow at 1800hrs on the bbc iplayer for those interested.
It was really surprising to see only Mfuni make the squad from us but then I watched the game, England really do have some exceptional prospects.
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It’s bizarre when you consider how dominant we’ve been at u18 and EDS level in recent years. A bit of professional jealousy maybe?
 
failsworthblueboy said:
I watched him for the England under 19s drew 2 each with Norway, he was exceptional, he was our only player in the squad, England play again v Germany tomorrow at 1800hrs on the bbc iplayer for those interested.
It was really surprising to see only Mfuni make the squad from us but then I watched the game, England really do have some exceptional prospects.
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All development will be eventually stagnated by Tuchel etc
 
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