Denis Zakaria

[Antonio8 736]

what is the amount of his option to buy?

[Vesper 30,100]

9 minutes ago, Antonio8 said:

what is the amount of his option to buy?

£26.4m

[OneMoSalah 8,884]

Shown flashes but if we are going to back Potter just give him the final say. 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,803]

 

[Hamilton 2,120]

 

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

3 hours ago, Hamilton said:

 

He was worth €20m all day long.

[lucio 5,418]

7 minutes ago, YorkshireBlue said:

He was worth €20m all day long.

Agreed , should have been played more and signed 

[Vesper 30,100]

PROFILE | DENIS ZAKARIA – FROM A PERIPHERAL FIGURE AT Chelsea TO A KEY PERFORMER AT MONACO

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/profile-denis-zakaria-from-a-peripheral-figure-at-Chelsea-to-a-key-performer-at-monaco/

 

Denis Zakaria amidst the frequent managerial changes and the chaos at Chelsea played a peripheral role last season. When he did play, he impressed, but as Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and then Frank Lampard all chopped and changed in the search for solutions to numerous problems, Zakaria was often overlooked. The Swiss international only played 721 minutes last season, and so he would have been forgiven for looking off the pace when he completed a summer switch to AS Monaco. However, that has not been the case. With 997 minutes already under his belt, more than he had in the entirety of last season, Zakaria has established himself as a key and versatile element in this Monaco side. 

His prior relationship with Adi Hütter, with whom he worked at Borussia Mönchengladbach, certainly facilitated his rapid integration, but what Zakaria has done since his arrival is nonetheless impressive. Amidst a defensive crisis, the former Juventus midfielder was asked to fill in in the middle of Les Monégasques’ back three. He isn’t a centre-back by trade, but you wouldn’t know, and in some games early this season, Zakaria was Monaco’s most convincing and composed centre-back. 

An instant adaptation under a familiar manager

However, there is no doubt that Zakaria’s best qualities are highlighted when he is given more freedom higher up the pitch. His press resistance, which caught the eye in the Premier League last season, has translated into Ligue 1 too, and his ability to beat the press with just one touch has become an indispensable tool to help Monaco progress up the field. His defensive positioning and intelligence also frees Youssouf Fofana to be more expressive and attacking and he is therefore the reason that Monaco’s midfield has a good balance this season.

There were doubts as to whether Zakaria would have to battle for his place at Monaco, given the arrival of Mohamed Camara the previous summer for decent money. However, the Swiss international has quickly asserted himself as the first choice alongside Fofana, with whom a great partnership is blossoming. With Fofana persistently linked with a departure from Monaco, Zakaria could become the main man in Hütter’s midfield going forward. At 27 years old, he is in his prime and should he remain at the Principality club, you could easily see him establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1 for years to come. 

[lucio 5,418]

Clearly should have been retained , strong and Experienced player. Played well whenever given a chance last season , was just injured too much 

[lucio 5,418]

20m euros 😂 fuck boehly and eggbert 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

15 minutes ago, lucio said:

20m euros 😂 fuck boehly and eggbert 

Instead we signed Lesley Ugochukwu for a higher fee.

Why? Younger, and commands less wages.

Pointless signing. Given that we have both Lavia and Caicedo, none of whom are yet the finished product.

[OneMoSalah 8,884]

Not bothered. Wasn’t exactly outstanding here and rarely played so winging about him now because hes doing well at Monaco is just typical for on here.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

1 hour ago, OneMoSalah said:

Not bothered. Wasn’t exactly outstanding here and rarely played so winging about him now because hes doing well at Monaco is just typical for on here.

Im more bothered why he wasnt able to be outstanding for us.

 

Youth with potential should be able to realize it here.

Edited December 26, 2023 by Sir Mikel OBE

[TheHulk 2,409]

Don't mind this, who cares if he plays good for Monaco now, reminder Disasi and Badiashile came from Monaco as well and one is absolute crap the other remains to be seen but signs don't look good.

Edited December 26, 2023 by TheHulk

[robsblubot 3,595]

Bakayoko was also king at Monaco... apparently first touch isn't a requirement over there. 😆

Frankly, he struggled in the PL and then dropped a tier or two to find his game. Oldest tale in football.

BTW, contrary to Bakayoko his skill was good, but he was so so slow... no surprise he'd struggle in the PL.

Edited December 27, 2023 by robsblubot