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I can certainly see the value in this sort of setup against teams who come to sit.
I suppose my question is whether there is a significant difference with Isco in that team instead of Lamela?
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I can certainly see the value in this sort of setup against teams who come to sit.
I suppose my question is whether there is a significant difference with Isco in that team instead of Lamela?
Ghost Hardware
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Isco, although primarily a AMC, used to play quite a bit for Malaga as a left winger so for a start I doubt he would be in direct competition with Lamela on the right. As others have mentioned he is also capable of playing in a CM two but the one weak area of his game is his stamina so I would expect to see Eriksen drop deeper rather then Isco at first. I would hope considering his age and Pochs tough work regime that he would improve on that in time. Ultimately he is a fantastic talent and excellent with the ball at his feet, as good as Eriksen, Alli and Lamela are, none are that good at taking on players, I think Isco would bring that to the team. He has a touch of the Dembele about him in the way he can glide past defenders, although he is not as big, but few attackers are. Ultimately he would bring something new to the team and is a very intelligent player and would elevate our attack, unfortunately, again as others have said, I just can't see it happening. We just have to hope that due to his contract running out next season RM decided to cash in now and he chooses to come to us.
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Tyler24durden
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Personally I'm not sure Isco fits our team or style of play.
Also, I certainly wouldn't be dropping Dembele for him.
Also, I certainly wouldn't be dropping Dembele for him.
TEESSIDE1
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Why not? Based on his hit and miss season I wouldn't hesitate to play Winks instead of him and giving his age and fitness issues I wouldn't be surprised if Winks moved ahead of him in the pecking order come next season.
Isco however isn't a central midfielder so depending on our formation he'd be playing as one of the two or three supporting Kane.
Roynie
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As has already been said, it's a squad game. We have only been out of European competition once since 2006. That means that in all likelihood we will have 4 competitions most years. With the risk of injuries, tiredness and 2 games a week from September to November and then after Christmas we really do need the cover if we want to progress as a club. Isco would also give us a different attacking option from Eriksen, Alli etc. IF we got the chance to sign him, it would be a no-brainer for me. In addition our registered squad has 20 over 21 year old players, uncluding Tom Carroll and Pau Lopez, so we have the space.
DJS
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Much as I love Dembele he's 29 now and also his fitness can be a bit of an issue at times.
Not saying get rid by any means as you could easily have both in squad and they are both excellent players but if I had the choice...
DJS
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Lol indeed and I've just turned 35 so makes me feel well old!
The leather jacket and motor bike is on order...
Johnny J
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Isco is like a better Eriksen (who is good, don't get me wrong). He'd walk into any team in the league.
Everlasting Seconds
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Yes, "spam" and "doh" ratings every other day for breakfast, lunch AND dinner make my heart melt.
Actually, I just think talking about Isco at the club is so far-fetched that the thread needs some lighthearted shit to go with it.
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Yes, "spam" and "doh" ratings every other day for breakfast, lunch AND dinner make my heart melt.
Actually, I just think talking about Isco at the club is so far-fetched that the thread needs some lighthearted shit to go with it.
Gave you a friendly, happy now
millsey
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If that's true we have zero chance of getting him
Japhet
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If by 'our style of play' you mean not being able to find a killer pass into the opposition penalty area, I'd tend to agree. However, I'd rather like somebody who could do that for us.
Johnny J
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I almost agree. Toby would get into any team, and we got him. Arguably Lloris too, depending on how much you rate Courtois and de Gea. Maybe Wanyama too.
It's remarkably unlikely, but it's not impossible. Perhaps we should send him a DVD of the City and Chelsea matches!
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It is a squad game - but realistically, we can't afford to have players like Isco or Eriksen, who are both still not at their peak - as "squad" players. When we pay those transfer fees, and wages - Isco would likely be up near Kane - it is with an expectation that we are getting a starting XI player, not a squad player.
United, City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool can all afford those kind of squad players - we simply cannot right now. That is why most people see this as unlikely to happen.
HildoSpur
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It is true - well in terms of technical ability anyway Isco is better than Eriksen however who knows how he might adapt to the Premiership (bloody well I would think) - it is HIGHLY unlikely we will get him tbh as one of the 'big clubs' of european football will most likely be his destination. Having said that.... it could happen but it would be a real coup.
millsey
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Not just that, Isco isn't leaving Madrid squad player to be a Spurs Squad player. He will expect to play most weeks
Roynie
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Errr, yeah. Reading my post again, I didn't quite mean it the way it reads. I didn't mean that we should sign him as a backup for Eriksen or anyone else. What I meant was that if we are to compete on more than one front in a season we will need players who can compete for places and offer alternatives without reducing the quality of the team. My reading of Isco, and I can't remember really seeing him play, is that he would be one of those players who would in the first group for selection.
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HildoSpur
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True, he would need to be a virtually guaranteed starter.
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And he wouldn't join without it.
The whole squad game argument is also nonsense, we make little use of this in the league campaign other than for injuries.
And Baring injury the likes of Kane, Ali, Alderwield, Eriksen have and will play the majority of PL matches.
I really do not understand this hype with Isco, a good player yes but you would believe him to be the next Xavi or Innesta with the way some clamour for him.
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