Luan

[bceej]

http://tottenhamhotspur.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/spurs-chasing-young-vasco-da-gama.html

Don't have the link to the original article cited, but way too random to be nothing, surely.

"Luan Garcia Teixeira is one of the most interesting young defenders Brazilian football. From the class of 93, he is a product of the youth sector of Vasco da Gama, where he grew up in football since his youth days. He is a physically strong central defender, yet fast enough, has good positional sense and good anticipation. Luan is right footed and has very good technical skills, he is dangerous at dead-ball situations, both in the air and with excellent acrobatic skills.

"He has played at U-20 national level and is one of the defenders on which the technical Doriva (a former player with Sampdoria) relies on for Vasco da Gama. His contract expires in 2017 and he still has an affordable market valuation. He is a bargain for a team in a position to launch and develop players like Udinese, especially because Luan has quality and perspective to become a major player in a few years "-

 

[Sweech]

What's with all these CBs? We've already got Vertonghen, Wimmer, Dier, and Fazio with Veljkovic, CCV, and Maghoma coming up.

 

[Deleted member 22380]

I expect we will sign him and Luan him out to another team.

I'll get my coat

 

[VegasII]

Lord Luan?

This is like the Frankie Friday era - links to players where we all go who???

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Must say he looks like a fucking awesome prospect from his video.

 

[JAYSTAR]

Must say he looks like a fucking awesome prospect from his video.

in general mate, I think it's wise to be fairly sceptical about YouTube videos, but in this case..

BUY HIM NOW, OH MY WORD WHAT A PLAYER!

Seriously though, the more we look at all these ball playing cbs, the more I'd like to play with five at the back. Luan looks quality:

Yedlin Luan Dier Verts Rose​

 

[thinktank]

Aaaand it's a yes from me.

Plus Vasco have a sash...no brainer, he'll feel right at home.

 

[ButchCassidy]

Know nothing about him but he's got a great name. Sign him up.

 

[DJS]

He can play right back as well, which is a bonus as we need more right backs!

 

[DJS]

in general mate, I think it's wise to be fairly sceptical about YouTube videos, but in this case..

BUY HIM NOW, OH MY WORD WHAT A PLAYER!

Seriously though, the more we look at all these ball playing cbs, the more I'd like to play with five at the back. Luan looks quality:

Yedlin Luan Dier Verts Rose​

I'd love to try 3-5-2 lol as allows us to play a strike partnership and also midfield won't get overcrowded.

With everyone playing 1 up top also 3 centre backs should be fine.

We also have some very attack-minded full backs in Walker, Yedlin, Rose and possibly Trippier.

 

[GioW]

Never heard of him. For goodness sake we need experience! When will we Luan from our mistakes....

 

[JAYSTAR]

I'd love to try 3-5-2 lol as allows us to play a strike partnership and also midfield won't get overcrowded.

With everyone playing 1 up top also 3 centre backs should be fine.

We also have some very attack-minded full backs in Walker, Yedlin, Rose and possibly Trippier.

I totally agree. Our full backs are all made for playing as wing backs and I often wish we had two up front to cross the ball in to. Ings and Kane would make a great partnership IMO with all the creativity coming from the three in the middle.. Three in midfield would be better too, one who sits deeper and covers full backs caught upfield with two in front of him to carry the ball or release the forwards...

But as we both know, it will be 4231 no matter who we buy.. So annoying.

 

[Dharmabum]

I remember Breno and Doria were destined for world stardom not long ago.

I totally agree. Our full backs are all made for playing as wing backs and I often wish we had two up front to cross the ball in to. Ings and Kane would make a great partnership IMO with all the creativity coming from the three in the middle.. Three in midfield would be better too, one who sits deeper and covers full backs caught upfield with two in front of him to carry the ball or release the forwards...

But as we both know, it will be 4231 no matter who we buy.. So annoying.

Last time Spurs played 3-5-2 it was a grand success...oh wait a moment...
As ManU fans what they think of van Gaal's 3-5-2 system....oh, better just ask van Gaal himself,as he quickly found out what an bad idea it was...

 

[Dharmabum]

He looks good on youtube no doubt but so did another ball playing CB, Chiriches. Brazil have plenty of 1-season wonders so I have started to develop a natural scepticism to Brazilian "wonder kids". Doria and Breno springs to mind. And I remeber Brazilian U-21 defender, Bruno Uvini's loan spell. Well, I mean I don't remember much of him but that he was at Spurs on loan.
However, should Mitchell find him worthy of a bid, well, I would like to trust his judgement

 

[JAYSTAR]

I remember Breno and Doria were destined for world stardom not long ago.


Last time Spurs played 3-5-2 it was a grand success...oh wait a moment...
As ManU fans what they think of van Gaal's 3-5-2 system....oh, better just ask van Gaal himself,as he quickly found out what an bad idea it was...

I'm not sure what your point is.

 

[Dharmabum]

I'm not sure what your point is.

Omit Doria and Breno (it was meant for another post).
As for 3-5-2....even Hod admitted it was a mistake to use that formation. Harry Redknapp abolished it soon when he tried it last season and van Gaal did the same after a terrible start to the season. In other words, 3-5-2 in the EPL is not an good idea.

 

[TEESSIDE1]

Omit Doria and Breno (it was meant for another post).
As for 3-5-2....even Hod admitted it was a mistake to use that formation. Harry Redknapp abolished it soon when he tried it last season and van Gaal did the same after a terrible start to the season. In other words, 3-5-2 in the EPL is not an good idea.

Utd were pants with 3-5-2 because they played untested players like Blackett and McNair centre back with wingers (Young and Valencia) as wing backs who can't defend. They also played Rooney and Di Maria in central midfield with no DM.

 

[sam1972]

Does anyone remember Vlads YouTube video.......

 

[danielneeds]

Omit Doria and Breno (it was meant for another post).
As for 3-5-2....even Hod admitted it was a mistake to use that formation. Harry Redknapp abolished it soon when he tried it last season and van Gaal did the same after a terrible start to the season. In other words, 3-5-2 in the EPL is not an good idea.

Liverpool went on a very hot run of form this year when playing three at the back. Like most formations, it can be effective with the right personnel.

 

[fatpiranha]

Lord Luan?

Anyone remember this? It was a favourite of mine back in the day.