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The issue seems to be how it's been used at the club, not the process itself which is highly customizable. At most clubs, data analysis is the starting point to signing players. It does not make Pep sign a player, for example. It provides a list of potential candidates and information about them--all based on what he, the manager, is looking for. Data analysis is a tool, which can be used correctly or not.

KDB was the more rounded player with shooting and vision that Eden never had. Eden had a bit more tight control and a lot more dribbling ability. However, for me the big difference between the 2 was teamwork, aggression, the mental aspects of the game. Eden does not have a single great game in the toughest stages of the CL, for ex. Wasn't the most dedicated player in games or in training; multiple reports from former teammates indicate that. For me, personally, KDB was the more dangerous player esp with his shooting ability -- difficult to defend against that. Down to stats and awards, there is really no comparison.

Yeah I've heard of him. Still early days evidently, but looks like he's a talent alright. No comparisons with Ronaldinho yet, but they will come--Ronaldinho also came from Gremio's academy. Yup my cousin texted me about Estevao as he played against Botafogo SP (the series B club not Rio's Botafogo) and did very well. Not just the winning goal, but performance too. Regarding the earlier post about valuations, nothing affects the valuation of players as not being able to play. We've got many players who were out for the entire season (second season for James), which is uncommon. I hope our physios are analyzing the situation and will inform the club about each individual case. Some hard decisions ahead of us.

Yeah I strongly disagree about Mudryk because I don't see the skill. The tight control of the football isn't there. Mudryk is lightweight, no aerial game, has a poor first touch, and average passing ability... I think he's one of the worst wingers I've seen in the PL. Still think Madeueke's ceiling is a bit lower than anything "diamond" worded 🙂 as he also does not have that tight control, but he does have far more tools than Mudryk.

His agent is working hard apparently 🙂 TBH, what he does against u18 matters very little to me, and unlikely Endrik he's untested at senior level. Let's see who snatches him and whether that pays off or not.

I wouldn't call Madueke amazing in attack, but he certainly did help a lot in D. I conceded that I erred when I compared him to Mudryk in the game thread. Madueke is a footballer trying to improve and performing the team tasks. Whether he will be good enough long term is yet to be seen just as it was a question mark for Tammy not long ago. Evidently he was there to help a young an inexperienced RB, which only makes his teamwork effort today even more impressive. Poch STAY! 😆

Mudryk was by far the worst player on the pitch today, and some Spurs players were missing a first touch (Richarlyson for ex). Think it's very plausible Maatsen would be able to do better, or at least be a viable option without having to change the system, like he did when Casadei got in.

Just to record by "BOOOO" because you called Spurs "big." Seriously though, there are teams which because of characteristics do well against tougher opposition, but don't have enough attacking prowess to consistently beat the weaker opposition esp away from home. Getting that balance right is extremely difficult, and why Pep gets all the dough.

A bit unfair on Enzo tho, given that we try to make him available for the toughest matches. I suspect it's more of an issue of the trio, not only between Enzo and Caicedo. Tbf, Trevor and Badiashile have been good today and in previous matches too. Cuccu has been improving too. Summer is going to be key though. Have to make tough decisions, but they need to be made. Like, concerning players who don't really play a whole lot.

I was wrong when I compared Madueke with Mudryk. Madueke may never become the player we need, but he's looking like a PL footballer alright. He's young and switches off at times, but he can definitely track back and win duels. Plus plenty of pace and power there.

Palmer is just ridiculous. 🙂 He plays like he's a 28yo who's been running the show for many seasons. Forgot Mudryk was on the pitch. 😅

yeah. Heh, Drogba and Giroud can prob be considered set piece masters. remember the complaints of the opposition when they used to play against Drogba's Chelsea: we overplay them for the entire match then Drogba goes and scores out of nothing. 😆

Could be numbers too as we have pretty ineffective players at set pieces, like the aforementioned Mudryk. So, it's easier for the opposition to get a unfair duel going by sheer numbers.

same -- good half. Concern is towards the end with our thin bench. If some of our players look visibly gassed, I bet they will try to exploit that with fresh legs.

Footballing IQ goes a long way as well. Thiago Silva for example has always been good in set pieces, even though he's not that tall.

OK "that I can remember" 🙂

Near miss? It came from him, so that was 100% chance of being missed given his shooting ability: the worst I've seen in a while. There no talent there for me. Nothing at all. He's likely the worst attacking player I've seen at a big club in like 10 years. Honestly I can't remember worse.

Oh I don't want to be impressed; just want to see someone who resembles a PL footballer. 😅

lol Mudryk

Given our lack of options, the final 20-30 min may get tricky. Need to build a lead to be sure here.

Why delay the game for such stupid checks. It was obvious there was no offside and no foul... wtf

So, nobody seen him (Estevão) play yet — he’s 16 lol (ok just turned 17) cousin says he’s one of those super talented youngsters and that his nickname at Palmeiras is “Messinho” 😏 he can only move when he’s 18 tho just like Endrik (will finally move to Madrid in the summer).

I don't know haven't seen him play -- will ask my cousin (Palmeiras' fan) 🙂

That's presuming Poch and the coaches are right in assessing both (the few) available players on the left and Maatsen. I don't share that trust tbh. I understand the situation, and agree that that's likely the outcome, and not a terrible one. I wish the club were not in this situation tho; I'd rather see more of Maatsen and then decide, like we did with Tammy -- who would've been able to help in this freaking season given the lack of options. I agree that Chilwell is a very good player and a competent LB, but he's been struggling with form for a while now, and that has to be taken into account when considering options. He hardly played this season and wasn't great when he did.

true. And on top of that there is the which system, which is specially important when you are analyzing quirky players who are really strong in some aspects and not so much in others.