Isco

[laeth 527]

He reminds of Hazard with his dribbling and technique. Quality player.

[manpe 10,861]

Where would we fit him? Would he or Oscar accept playing second fiddle to the other? Or should we offload Oscar to accomodate him? In theory it would be good to have both, but I don't think that would work very well. Yes, you could say that throughout the season both would get a respectable amount of games, but we all know that when Jose finds his starting XI, he doesn't let go of it very lightly. One of them would be reduced to bit-part player like Luiz, Mikel or Mata last season and for an ambitious player that's not good enough.

[The Skipper 20,609]

I love Isco. I know we have too many AMs here but if Real we're selling him I'd buy him in a heart beat and think about restucturing the squad after.

[Mechromancer 262]

Debut.

Malaga years. Outstanding performance in Europe.

Lovely gifs.

[LAB 1,030]

He is a gem, but Real wouldn't sell their future. In case they are blind i'd love him on Chelsea.

[The Mak 4,459]

Currently offensively better than both Oscar and Willian (combined probably!). But we know that offense isn't really a number one priority for Mourinho's AMs...he's similar to Mata and that's why I can't see it happening.

[Mustafa 885]

Currently offensively better than both Oscar and Willian (combined probably!). But we know that offense isn't really a number one priority for Mourinho's AMs...he's similar to Mata and that's why I can't see it happening.

Similar to Mata? Maybe in that they both aren't exactly workhorses like Oscar it Willian but Isco is different from Mata in many ways. He has a different mindset to Mata in the way he attacks. He definitely doesn't have the same vision that Mata has. Or the choice of pass. Isco is more like Eden more than anything, I'd say. Isco - like Eden - opts to dribble first. And when they do, more often than not they get past their marker and then they can pick out that killer pass.

[The Mak 4,459]

Similar to Mata? Maybe in that they both aren't exactly workhorses like Oscar it Willian but Isco is different from Mata in many ways. He has a different mindset to Mata in the way he attacks. He definitely doesn't have the same vision that Mata has. Or the choice of pass. Isco is more like Eden more than anything, I'd say. Isco - like Eden - opts to dribble first. And when they do, more often than not they get past their marker and then they can pick out that killer pass.

I said similar, not the same. Yes, where Isco would lack vision compared to Mata he would make up in speed and dribbling ability, but that's it. I think they would hit similar numbers if he was given a free role as Mata was given here because that's the type of role they need to thrive, but Mourinho doesn't want CAMs to act as traditional no. 10s. In Mourinho's team there seems to be only 1 player allowed, not even a free role, but a less restrictive one and that position is currently occupied by Hazard (who still gets shit for not tracking his man).

[Chelsea? 892]

We should him if we want to play with a #10.

[Korea 734]

Isco played fantastic in the win vs Munich, but outside of that I don't remember much stand out performances for el blancos.

[Mechromancer 262]

So... Looks very clear: James is going to Madrid. Is our opportunity.

Rumors: Sevilla (loan), Milan and Liverpool.

Nonsense. A player of his stature deserves a better team.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

I would take Isco over Oscar and Pirlo as a squad player at any time.

[iseah100 5,612]

Yes but.. do we really need him? we are not desperate for another attacking midfielder plus he will coast a lot.

Do Madrid NEED Kroos? James? If Isco is available we should make a go at him. Unless we're gonna play a 4-3-3 in which case it probably wouldn't make sense to.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I would take Isco over Oscar and Pirlo as a squad player at any time.

show some faith and patience in our players. Can't just keep on favouring other players over our own. If we support players when they are doing well for us then lets do the same when they're having a few bad games.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Very overrated player by people who didn't watch him consistently last season! Very unimpressive at Madrid hence why they are replacing him with another over hyped player in James who will probably end up like Isco and get replaced by Reus next summer who is at least the real deal.

Isco, Oscar and James are 3 young talented players all inconsistent as you would expect from players their age, but out the 3 I definitely think we have the best player and the one who will become a truly world class player.

[Mechromancer 262]

Yes but.. do we really need him? we are not desperate for another attacking midfielder plus he will coast a lot.

Yes. Just see the World Cup. ¿How many players have his technique? He is pure magic. Has no limit in his creative ability. And the most important part: he's resolutive. Not exist a midfielder who can create and solve at that level.

Obviously, if you have the opportunity to sign a player of his talent. You do it. As usual. I mean, we do that.

[iseah100 5,612]

Very overrated player by people who didn't watch him consistently last season! Very unimpressive at Madrid hence why they are replacing him with another over hyped player in James who will probably end up like Isco and get replaced by Reus next summer who is at least the real deal.

Isco, Oscar and James are 3 young talented players all inconsistent as you would expect from players their age, but out the 3 I definitely think we have the best player and the one who will become a truly world class player.

This post is just filled with ridiculous opinions and poor judgement. Hmm.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Yes. Just see the World Cup. ¿How many players have his technique? He is pure magic. Has no limit in his creative ability. And the most important part: he's resolutive. Not exist a midfielder who can create and solve at that level.

Obviously, if you have the opportunity to sign a player of his talent. You do it. As usual. I mean, we do that.

Pretty sure Isco didn't make Spain's WC squad.

[Joker10 946]

This post is just filled with ridiculous opinions and poor judgement. Hmm.

Isco being unimpressive at Real Madrid is a fact, not many would argue with that who seen Madrid regularly.

No point in signing Isco, massive talent but serious under performer. We already have Oscar and Willian, hoping these two players would pick up their performance next season. Adding another player in the same category makes no sense.

Going after a more proven commodity like Di Maria or Reus is a good argument to make on the other hand.

[iseah100 5,612]

Isco being unimpressive at Real Madrid is a fact, not many would argue with that who seen Madrid regularly.

No point in signing Isco, massive talent but serious under performer. We already have Oscar and Willian, hoping these two players would pick up their performance next season. Adding another player in the same category makes no sense.

Going after a more proven commodity like Di Maria or Reus is a good argument to make on the other hand.

True. But, just cause you underachieve at Madrid doesn't mean you are shit. Countless great players have underperformed there.

Also, he said James is overhyped and that Oscar will be better than Isco and James which I don't buy. James is the real deal, and Isco was on the right track at Malaga but his career stagnated at Madrid.