Isco

[Unionjack 7,531]

Where would we play him?

[manpe 10,861]

28 minutes ago, Unionjack said:

Where would we play him?

Depends on who else we buy. If he was chucked into this squad playing 3-4-3 then the only place I see for him is RAM replacing Pedro/Willian. Or is he defensively solid enough to play in midfield 2? I doubt it. We either stick him on the wing as a wide playmaker or alter the formation for a nr. 10 (3-5-2).

[Unionjack 7,531]

4 minutes ago, manpe said:

Depends on who else we buy. If he was chucked into this squad playing 3-4-3 then the only place I see for him is RAM replacing Pedro/Willian. Or is he defensively solid enough to play in midfield 2? I doubt it. We either stick him on the wing as a wide playmaker or alter the formation for a nr. 10 (3-5-2).

Pretty much how I see him too.

Theres no doubting hes a good player but seems like an out n out old style No 10. It would be good to use him as a deep pocket playmaker but he doesn't seem to be defensively minded for what we need. In this modern game that even strikers and AMs have to be aware of defending and not stand around waiting to get the ball passed to them again.

Where I think we went wrong with Mou was he drilled defence first so strongly into al the lads they had forgotten what their 1st job was if you understand. Conte has told them to defend yes but when your chance comes you go for that goal.

It looks like his highest rated playing position is RAM and seems a level higher than Pedro/Willian so he looks like a good ballance for Eden

Isco Characteristics

+ Strengths

Passing	Strong
Key passes	Strong
Dribbling	Strong
Holding on to the ball	Strong

- Weaknesses

Aerial Duels	Weak
Crossing	Weak

 

Isco's Style of Play

• Likes to dribble
• Likes to do layoffs
• Likes to play short passes
• Gets fouled often

[Special Juan 27,424]

I see him as more of a 10 than anything else, that's his best position IMO and I would rather not shoe horn him into a position if we can purchase someone who naturally plays wide.

[manpe 10,861]

12 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

I see him as more of a 10 than anything else, that's his best position IMO and I would rather not shoe horn him into a position if we can purchase someone who naturally plays wide.

That's what I thought. I would rather have a pure goal-oriented winger with unpredictable movement who makes penetrating runs and whatnot, we already have Eden to do the coming deep and making plays stuff when necessary. If Isco played wide for us then we'd be in the same situation as before with Willian where both our wide players like to come inside towards the ball. I like Pedro's style more, he is ruthless in his movement and eye for goal, it balances us.

[the wes 7,212]

According to reports isco got a release clause at £34m 

http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/21/chelsea-approach-iscos-agent-over-summer-deal-for-real-madrid-star-6463278/

 

[the wes 7,212]

Real Madrid will seek a fee of €35m for unsettled midfielder Isco this summer, reports Tuttosport

[BoyBlue96 990]

Not a player for us. 

[Chelsea? 892]

Great player that will 100% not fit into this team. Unless Eden leaves of course 

[Unionjack 7,531]

On 06/03/2017 at 3:06 PM, Chelsea? said:

Great player that will 100% not fit into this team. Unless Eden leaves of course 

He has a strongest rating as a Forward Right.

But is he an upgrade on our RW? As  they dont really stay where theyre RW is but get all over the pitch. Maybe him zig zagging about linking everyone together in the top 1/3 might be good.

But still getting links to him. Tho I think they want to sell him to create more money to offer us for Eden.

[the wes 7,212]

28 minutes ago, Unionjack said:

He has a strongest rating as a Forward Right.

But is he an upgrade on our RW? As  they dont really stay where theyre RW is but get all over the pitch. Maybe him zig zagging about linking everyone together in the top 1/3 might be good.

But still getting links to him. Tho I think they want to sell him to create more money to offer us for Eden.

Don't be surprised if they offer morata and isco for hazard they can keep them I rather keep hazard 

[Fernando 6,453]

According to transfer market his contract expires: 

30.06.2018

And as someone posted somewhere else, we made an inquiry for him:

 

Chelsea make enquiry for Isco

http://www.footballexpose.com/news/enquiry-made-real-madrid-isco-chelsea

[Dahnald 256]

12 minutes ago, Fernando said:

According to transfer market his contract expires: 

30.06.2018

And as someone posted somewhere else, we made an inquiry for him:

 

Chelsea make enquiry for Isco

http://www.footballexpose.com/news/enquiry-made-real-madrid-isco-chelsea

Bullshit rumors mate don't believe them

The guy is full of shit

[Mário César 975]

never gonna happen

[King11Didier 916]

I can agree with some of the posts above. Isco is a player I really like and enjoy watching, but right now I'm not sure if we can play him in his best position on the pitch. Better focus on players like Sanchez, new RWB and LWB.

[the wes 7,212]

31 minutes ago, Mário César said:

never gonna happen

Why? 

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Hindsight is 10/10 and all, but reading the past few pages of this thread and all the comparisons with Oscar (!) are just pure comedy.

I would kill to have this guy in our team. Magnificent player. Spain won't miss Iniesta with Isco in their team. 

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

Scary how much he has developed in maybe the last two or three years. He was always talented and didn’t have a great start at Real but under Zizou he is a different level. World class. Was shocked Real got rid of James but can see why they were happy to get rid of him, hes slowly become an integral cog for Spain and Real.