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    Spurs in the Europa League: Road to Gdańsk

    Hello Old Friend.
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    Mateo Kovacic

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    Mateo Kovacic

    This is such a poor take.
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    Day 12 : NI v Germany, Poland v Ukraine and Spain v Croatia, Czech Republic v Turkey

    Not sure why anyone would laugh at that. Modric and Rakitic are 2 of the top midfielders in La Liga (and Europe). For this tournament Rakitic has been playing further up the pitch than usual, so he's not linking up as much as he normally would. But that's because we have the depth at that...
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    Tottenham Vs Fiorentina: Match Thread

    Great performance from Spurs. Fiorentina couldn't get anything going (at all), and that's all down to the intensity/pressure shown by Spurs throughout. Fiorentina is usually much better on the ball and are good at keeping the ball and creating goal scoring opportunities, but they were completely...
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    Milan Badelj

    Badelj is a very good link-up midfielder. He's not Modric, as NO ONE is. But he is the player who can/should have the most touches during a match and link the defense to the attack while always making himself available. He has that ability to dictate play. He's not fast, he's a not a pitbull...
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    Milan Badelj

    I don't know about the quality of the players coming through the youth system, or when they would actually be ready to contribute at that level, but using the "fee believed to be around" isn't a strong (enough) argument against Badelj. For one, it may not be the actual cost. Further, the fee...
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    Milan Badelj

    I love Badelj's style. He has his weaknesses, his moments of nonchalance, but he's got such an elegant way of playing that it is a joy to watch. I've written about him on here many times (since his Dinamo Zagreb days, I believe). I follow many/most Croatian players from most leagues, but Badelj...
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    Sime Vrsaljko

    'Raisport' is a major Radio/Television company out of Italy. How reliable their mercato rumours are, I don't really know. The widespread belief among many is that Vrsaljko is Juventus bound (most likely in the summer). When he first signed with Sassuolo there were reports that it was done "in...
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    Sime Vrsaljko

    'Raisport' claim Sassuolo turned down 2 big money offers for Sime Vrsaljko (from Tottenham and Napoli). Coincidentally, a new Sime Vrsaljko highlight video just came out today as well:
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    La Liga 2015/16

    Alen Halilovic (Sporting Gijon) breaking some ankles vs Getafe: EDIT: Here's a better look at it:
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    Marcelo Brozovic

    Sorry, missed this earlier. Brozovic is not a DM. If you meant for him to be a "true DM", he would shift out of position too much. But that's his strength. To be all over the pitch. He's a not a "cover guy" to protect someone's back. He's the player to help dictate play, be involved in the...
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    Marcelo Brozovic

    Not an AM. Central midfielder, mostly classified as a DM (but not in the classic sense). Another Croatian "link-up" player. His best attribute is his ability to dictate play, control the tempo. Those goals are a bonus (but becoming more frequent). He's a tireless runner who covers every blade of...
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    Marcelo Brozovic

    As advertised:
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    Nikola Vlasic

    The knock on Alen Halilovic, for example, was that he didn't defend at all (and he really didn't, in Croatia) and had a poor work ethic (during matches). That was as a 16, 17, 18-year-old. This year, many can't believe how much effort he puts in at Sporting Gijon (he's 19). It could be a lasting...
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    Nikola Vlasic

    OK, I see GutBucket corrected himself. Was confused by the initial description of him.
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    Nikola Vlasic

    Not sure where this is from (GutBucket?), but that's definitely not the case. His strength/athleticism/mentality is a STRENGTH, not a weakness by any means. Vlasic was 17-years-old (recently turned 18) and professional athletes are/were bouncing off of him. Very strong and will only get...
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    Victor Osimhen

    Osimhen was very good at the U17 World Cup. Reminded me of a Tino Asprilla.
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    Nikola Vlasic

    Croatian media claim "an English club" is ready to offer Hajduk Split approx. 8m euros this January for Nikola Vlasic (18). http://www.vecernji.hr/nogomet/englezi-nude-osam-milijuna-eura-za-vlasica-ali-hajduk-ga-zasad-ne-pusta-1045527 It's pretty vague, but they mention how Tottenham tried...
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    Marcelo Brozovic

    'Corriere dello Sport' claim that Tottenham are one of the clubs who have been scouting Inter's Marcelo Brozovic over the last few matches. Haven't seen an in depth Brozovic comp yet (I know someone who's working on it), but here's one to give you an idea: It's a "will he, won't he" leave...
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