He hasn't yet for us
There's also a reason why Schneiderlin is next on Arsenal's target list after Sammy. They'd prefer the latter but the former isn't far behind.
An excellent player.
You are focusing too much on the positions. Southampton played this with Steven Davis as an 8 in that position with Lallana as a 10 even though he was on the wings.
It's fluid so the numbers become almost irrelevant.
He suits Arsenal's philosophy and style, in that he moves the ball quickly and has a high work rate. It's exactly what they need, which is why I'd really hate to see him go there. I do think he'll be a starter. He may not be as big a name as some of their other players but he's the best tackler they'd have in that midfield. Arteta, despite being captain (something I think he's poor at anyway), shouldn't be in that role. Schneiderlin will take his place.
Only a few years ago it was;We have spent something like £95m in recent Windows on attacking players (Eriksen, Lamela, Soldado, Ade, Paulinho) not to mention players like Townsend coming through so surely the priority is to build a team that allows them to do the job they were bought for?
Someone the other day posted a line up like this;
Ade
Eriksen Paulinho Lamela
Capoue Schneiderlin
IMO this is perfect for us.
Only a few years ago it was;
Ade
Van der vaart
Bale, Sandro, Modric, Lennon
Yeah agree. Hopefully he'll be coming here though!
I'll rephrase it then. No team with Paulinho in it is perfect for us.
Yeah, I'd be very happy with him. Not a massive name, but someone our current manager knows well and is already settled in this league. Whenever I've watched him he's played very well and looks to take games by the scruff of the neck. We need players to move that ball quicker in the middle of the pitch which is something he does.
He's had an odd season for us though, injured through most of it and obviously didn't get on with Tim.
If you watch his performances for both Toulouse and France you'll see that he is a clever player, can pick a pass, and doesn't dither with the ball. Premier League tempo is different, but I think he's a good player that could do very well for us.
Ive heard people saying similar on here before but from what ive seen in a spurs shirt his passing has genrally been poor and has been slow moving the ball. If he stays he needs a run of games to show what he can do because like you say he didnt really get that last season
from your comments I can only assume that you've only seen Capoue in a Spurs shirt. He started well, then got injured and then got sidelined by Sherwood. He's actually a very good all round midfielder.
When he's healthy. And unfortunately he rarely is. I love Sandro but if we replace him with Schneiderlin with a minimal difference between the fees I won't be too upset.We don't need Schneiderlin. We have Sandro & Capoue. Sandro is one of the best defensive midfielders in the League. He loves Spurs & is a fan-favourite. Surely a left-sided attacker is a greater priority? Sandro represents character & capability. The Club should hang on to its best players.
If Levy needs to raise cash there are others that could be sold...
When he's healthy. And unfortunately he rarely is. I love Sandro but if we replace him with Schneiderlin with a minimal difference between the fees I won't be too upset.
Yeah, I'd be very happy with him. Not a massive name, but someone our current manager knows well and is already settled in this league. Whenever I've watched him he's played very well and looks to take games by the scruff of the neck. We need players to move that ball quicker in the middle of the pitch which is something he does.
Yes I dont watch hardley any football outside of the Premier league
it seems we must have a lot of avid toulouse followers on sc.
it seems we must have a lot of avid toulouse followers on sc.
The French League is actually pretty good football to watch, although I recently switched to watching more Eredivisie and Bundesliga when I get the chance. We live in an almost Golden Age where there's probably some football game being streamed at almost every moment for when you have nothing better to do than watch two teams that you may not know a damn thing about.it seems we must have a lot of avid toulouse followers on sc.