King Kante 1,643 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 52 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said: SMS is even more offensively mided tho. Can't see him working in our double pivot. But isn't that what we need? I mean against the big boys Kova/Jorgi/Kante work. When are CM has problems is when we play the likes of WBA/Burnley etc and they get physical with them and we can't break them down properly and have no goal threat from CM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,380 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, King Kante said: But isn't that what we need? I mean against the big boys Kova/Jorgi/Kante work. When are CM has problems is when we play the likes of WBA/Burnley etc and they get physical with them and we can't break them down properly and have no goal threat from CM? Tuchel made it clear that the two central midfielders in this system have an incredible amount of responsibility. Their main duties are finding the space to quickly transition the ball and to be tactically disciplined in defence. This is the same for every formation that has only two central midfielders and why you don't see attacking midfielders playing in a 442. We personally saw how poor Mount was in that role and I was one of the people who thought Mount could excel there. Far as I'm concerned, the decision making in the final third from our attacking play has hurt us a lot more than the limited attacking capabilities of our central midfielders against low blocks. Edited June 17, 2021 by MoroccanBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashishi 148 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 9 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said: Tuchel made it clear that the two central midfielders in this system have an incredible amount of responsibility. Their main duties are finding the space to quickly transition the ball and to be tactically disciplined in defence. This is the same for every formation that has only two central midfielders and why you don't see attacking midfielders playing in a 442. We personally saw how poor Mount was in that role and I was one of the people who thought Mount could excel there. Far as I'm concerned, the decision making in the final third from our attacking play has hurt us a lot more than the limited attacking capabilities of our central midfielders against low blocks. There is two ways to play against low block teams. Crossing to target man and shoot on sight. None of our MFs can shoot. This has been a problem since Lampard left, there is a hole of 15-20 goals a season. This is not even beginning to replace the 30+ that Drogba and Costa used to bring. Jorginho does not fill that hole. Kovacic doesn't either. Haaland can replace CF but we need a DMF who can shoot on sight like Locatelli did the other day. I would rather we bought a class MF than bring in another donkeyoko as backup. Kovacic and Jorginho can be back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,380 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 56 minutes ago, Hashishi said: There is two ways to play against low block teams. Crossing to target man and shoot on sight. None of our MFs can shoot. This has been a problem since Lampard left, there is a hole of 15-20 goals a season. This is not even beginning to replace the 30+ that Drogba and Costa used to bring. Jorginho does not fill that hole. Kovacic doesn't either. Haaland can replace CF but we need a DMF who can shoot on sight like Locatelli did the other day. I would rather we bought a class MF than bring in another donkeyoko as backup. Kovacic and Jorginho can be back up. I agree. But goal scoring central midfielders are a rare breed. Can’t put an attacking midfielder in that CM spot. That’s my point: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 We are one of the four mentioned PL clubs here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 368 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jas said: We are one of the four mentioned PL clubs here... There are only 2 interested PL clubs us and United, the other 2 are banter with no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Has anyone actually watched this kid extensively (by that I mean 10+ games of 90 mins (ideally of club football) and not stats and youtube?) I ask as I never make a judgement on a player unless I have seen enough of them and I feel that is an absolute minimum. Edited June 18, 2021 by King Kante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,380 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I prefer Tchouameni. Not seen much of Locatelli and his defensive ability. Fernando and mkh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,252 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 here we go again Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I guess he wants to make a good impression in the shop window. Surely will leave for a big club this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,162 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Manuel Locatelli HATES Coca-Cola 😹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Typical Juve hahaha This is where we should step up... Give them 45m and finish the job. We have good relationship with them after Boga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,937 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Really like the look of this fella after a little bit of scouting. He looks solid. Worth 40-50m all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,317 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Well if Rice is 80m he is 200m worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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