Luka Modric

[yuvala 2,167]

I'd have Modric over KDB.

I'm with you on this brotha .

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Who would he play along side? He'd need to play along side a proper DM, meaning Mikel or Romeu right?

[The only place to be 11,313]

Who would he play along side? He'd need to play along side a proper DM, meaning Mikel or Romeu right?

Possibly. We've got Rami, Romeu, Chalobah and Ake for that role at the moment and we've been linked with Khedira.

I've said it previously but this guy makes us proper title contenders simply because he knits the defence and attack together and makes us a proper team, rather than a shaky defence relying on a bit of magic from the front four. He provides stability and composure and keeps the team ticking over.

Spurs losing him was like Liverpool losing Alonso - yes they still had moments of magic from Bale/Gerrard but they were a much worse TEAM and teams win league titles.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Possibly. We've got Rami, Romeu, Chalobah and Ake for that role at the moment and we've been linked with Khedira.

I wouldn't call Ramires a proper DM. I definitely wouldn't play Ramires along side Modric against the big teams.

[edenhazard17 281]

I'd have Modric over KDB.

I prefer we keep both of them and sold Marin.

[Strike 7,258]

Modric would shine in a midfield 3. Don't think he can pull off the leg-work (tracking back, cutting out angles, tackling, intercept) needed to operate in a 2-man pivot

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Modric would shine in a midfield 3. Don't think he can pull off the leg-work (tracking back, cutting out angles, tackling, intercept) needed to operate in a 2-man pivot

The more you think about it the more you realise 4-3-3 is not for us.

[BOSS 372]

Who would he play along side? He'd need to play along side a proper DM, meaning Mikel or Romeu right?

LUIZ!!!!!!!!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

LUIZ!!!!!!!!

He'll be playing CB. He's only been playing DM because lack of options. It's nice he can play as a DM but CB is where he should stay.

[BOSS 372]

He'll be playing CB. He's only been playing DM because lack of options. It's nice he can play as a DM but CB is where he should stay.

Nah he should be our DM. He is very good as a CB too but i think he can do great things as a DM.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

If you want Luiz to play as a DM we need to buy a CB. Papadopoliosisopodopo or however you say it should be good.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Modric would be perfect for our midfield. The biggest problem of our midfield last season was it didn't connect our back to forward well, felt like completely disjointed. None of our current DMs have the ability to keep possession well, to distribute well, to dictate the tempo of the game well. Modric fits the bill flawlessly.

The myth about a player needs to be physically mega strong to play at DM is really outdated. Yes Modric is relatively "weak" compares to the likes of Yaya Toure, Essien, etc. But thanks to his agility his dispossession and interception ability are rather good. In football you just need to nick the ball instead of knocking over the opponent you know! In addition, you really can't fault his workrate and stamina, this guy just keeps running the whole match.

I will say 120% yes to sign Modric. People who thinks he is not good enough to be our DM is completely deluded.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

Luiz is a shit dm only decent against shitty teams and even then players easily get past him

[Leif 6,006]

Good lord, Modric - Van Ginkel would be an amazing pairing. Neither of them are anchors in midfield, but the amount they'll bring to the attack despite not being actual attacking players should mean that in theory we retain the ball well enough meaning we rarely defend have to defend counter-attacks.

Modric has one of the highest interceptions made in La Liga this season believe it or not and his agility means he can quickly get back and try to win the ball if it's lost. I think his tackling and recovering is underrated.

Van Ginkel is one of the smartest footballers around when it comes to positioning and I'm sure he'd cover perfectly well for Modric if he was to stray forward at times.

Juventus don't play with defensive midfielders, Man United never do nor really have, nor Arsenal; and it's no coincidence that those 3 teams play highly attractive and winning (aside from Arsenal cos they're shit) football.

[Strike 7,258]

The more you think about it the more you realise 4-3-3 is not for us.

Yeah. And Juan Mata - unarguably our best player works best as a CAM, so 4-2-3-1 is here to stay.

[yuvala 2,167]

De Rossi - Modric would be orgasmic.

[nono 791]

Is it necessary to actually play with a DM ?

[nono 791]

He wanted to come to us but Tottenham would rather he go to Madrid for lesser money. What good did it do for them ? Perennial 5th to 6th place is their destiny.