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Interested to see where Conte wants to play him. We’re still a top class central midfielder away from really pushing on.
It will be as an option in attack I suspect. It’s where we need another player.
Interested to see where Conte wants to play him. We’re still a top class central midfielder away from really pushing on.
We have 4 ideal central midfielders for Conte's system. We won't be buying a creative central mf and don't need to. Creation of chances comes from the practised plays and system he trains. High, wide wing backs and front three dropping in and linking up. Look at yesterday - assists from Emerson (2), Kulu and Sonny.
Bentancur and Højbjerg have proven they can both do this. Højbjerg made the most progressive passes in the PL last season. Bissouma when at Brighton has also shown he can do this very well. And Skipp is a real prospect in this regard too. We are very well stocked in CMDon’t need a creative attacking midfielder, but we do need someone who can control the play and pass forward.
Don’t agree sorry. We need a controller. Appreciate we want different things though.Bentancur and Højbjerg have proven they can both do this. Højbjerg made the most progressive passes in the PL last season. Bissouma when at Brighton has also shown he can do this very well. And Skipp is a real prospect in this regard too. We are very well stocked in CM
Do we? Hojberg was doing a lot of this yesterday. I suspect Conte hDon’t need a creative attacking midfielder, but we do need someone who can control the play and pass forward.
What do you mean when you say a controller? Because I think a lot of the debate at the moment is down to people having different interpretations of terms.Don’t agree sorry. We need a controller. Appreciate we want different things though.
You mean like Kulu yesterday?!Don’t need a creative attacking midfielder, but we do need someone who can control the play and pass forward.
Yeah, I’m not 100% on him, but I’m happy to trust Paratici and Conte and see how he comes on with us. They seem adept at taking un-fancied players and making them incredibly effective.I mean with 9 players named on the bench how can anyone not be happy to get Zaniolo? Even if you have a preference on someone else you can't not be happy with this one surely
Who do you suggest out of interest?Don’t agree sorry. We need a controller. Appreciate we want different things though.
Dear lord…Who do you suggest out of interest?
Conte doesn't think so by the looks of itDon’t agree sorry. We need a controller. Appreciate we want different things though.
I get what you’re saying (I think), you’d like a Modric or a Thiago as an upgrade on Højbjerg. I really don’t think Conte wants that type of player. He keeps on about the importance of physicality in the PL, of what he calls ‘modern’ football. He wants two CMs who are allrounders, but with great engines, discipline and execution of his game plan. Højbjerg has some obvious limitations (when compared with a Modric or a Thiago), but he is over 6’ tall, he wins a *lot* of tackles, interceptions and headers and is a very progressive passer despite limited scanning ability and a reluctance or inability to be spontaneously creative. I personally really like the balance of our team and the depth to our squad. I think we will score a lot of goals whilst having one of the meanest defences, all built on the platform that is our solid CM.Don’t agree sorry. We need a controller. Appreciate we want different things though.
Just without the contract, wages, reputation and results.So so many Contes in here???
So most likely bollocks thenSome rumblings on Twitter amongst Roma fans that he's agreed to stay and will sign a new deal in Sep/Oct.