RB the options/solutions

[Deleted member 27855]

This is so wildly optimistic IMO solely the rating wouldn't do it justice.

Physically he's got the tools, mentally, he's lacking and I don't see it changing unfortunately.

Aurier is lacking mentally and I agree with you that it may always be a problem. Poch has worked miracles before though and he does have tools to work with.

Tripper is lacking physically. That's not a fixable problem. He's maxed out his talent and he's not good enough to help get us where we want to go. Of the two of them Trippier is the one that needs to be sold.

 

[BigVic]

Id personally like to see Lloris given a run up front, he’s wasted as a goalkeeper.

 

[dtxspurs]

Aurier is lacking mentally and I agree with you that it may always be a problem. Poch has worked miracles before though and he does have tools to work with.

Tripper is lacking physically. That's not a fixable problem. He's maxed out his talent and he's not good enough to help get us where we want to go. Of the two of them Trippier is the one that needs to be sold.

And mentally.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

Lol at those thinking we’re gonna sell Aurier. How long did we stick with Sissoko before he came good? And he never put in any performances even near the some that Aurier has in his first 2 seasons.

 

[Flashspur]

Fuck me dead. This is what happens when we have a break ?

Looks like I’ve upset @Long spur the poor dear. Suck in that belly and stifle the tears old boy, I didn’t mean to tread on your sensitive nature ?

 

[Gb160]

I'm selling my dog, as im pretty sure I heard my cat woof the other day.

 

[yiddo]

Lol at those thinking we’re gonna sell Aurier. How long did we stick with Sissoko before he came good? And he never put in any performances even near the some that Aurier has in his first 2 seasons.

I think we actually would have sold Sissoko had we got an offer that was satisfactory to Levy. I think it is pretty clear that no one under contract leaves us on the cheap, not under Levy's watch.
Im not saying we will sell Aurier, in fact I don't think we will, but if we got an offer matching what we paid then I think we would consider selling.

 

[spursfan77]

We definitely need improving in fullback areas and especially at right back in the summer but I will be surprised if we do.

 

[coys200]

I think the fact we have KWP is a good thing at least it makes them think about the situation. If we just had Aurier/ trippier I’m pretty sure they’d just plod along with the situation they still may do. But at least they have to make a decision at least 1 has to go. Still done get the ridicule of trying foyth at RB when he’s clearly the best footballer of the 4 and completely equipped to play there. And as said have been numerous CB that play FB.

 

[kungfugrip]

Dier has bulked up too much now to be a RB. Too slow compared to when he first joined us - he was much leaner and more mobile. In an emergency he could play there, but not recommended.

 

[gavspur]

I much prefer Sissoko in his current midfield/boxtobox/beast/covereveryoneelse’sshiite kind of role.

And why are so many people keen to force Foyth in to the team in weird positions? He’s good, he’s young, he’ll get a lot better with time and patience, AT CENTRE BACK.

I do agree with selling Trips though. He was a good plan B to Kyle Walker, but he’s not up to being plan A, which should still be the high energy defending/attacking with pace thingy. He’s also targeted every match, it’s a glaring weakness. Leicester alone could have scored 3 at Wembley, let alone the others.

Wan Bissaka would be my shout, I doubt Palace will let him go without a fight tho, certainly not cheap.

 

[Lou3000]

Aurier is lacking mentally and I agree with you that it may always be a problem. Poch has worked miracles before though and he does have tools to work with.

Tripper is lacking physically. That's not a fixable problem. He's maxed out his talent and he's not good enough to help get us where we want to go. Of the two of them Trippier is the one that needs to be sold.

Also, Serge is 26, I can see Poch thinking there's still time to get him to his best.

Trips is almost 29. He honestly can't stand to lose any pace, his decision making isn't going to improve, and he isn't going to magically hit a growth spurt.

I think Trippier could be sold for a solid fee, given that he's English and fairly well regarded.

I hope that whatever we do, it's a younger option. Poch has always been at his best developing young wing backs. I'd like to get younger on both flanks, Wan-Bissaka is my first choice, but the Aarons could serve as an understudy to our current crop. On the left, I still want Sessegnon, and think that Fulham getting relegated and him having a sort of uneventful season in the Prem, will help our cause.

I like KWP on the right, but there's something about him that irks me. As if he doesn't trust himself or his abilities, and he's too small for the prem without a truly top asset (pace, shooting, crossing, etc). I'm honestly surprised he's stayed around as long as he has, but I'd guess the offers haven't been forthcoming given his performances.

 

[FreddieYid]

Right now it feels like this is our biggest issue. So thought it might be worth a thread to specifically discuss the options:

Options:
1. Trippier- I think we all know his pluses and minuses. A good option as a RWB but in a 4 gets exposed far too often. His lack of pace and height are regularly exposed and targeted.
2. Aurier- just far to eractic for me. Will have a great moment with an assist then do something stupid. Not a serious long term options for me.
3. KWP - still hard to judge as he is rarely played in his best position. There is obvious talent there but right now he’s a back up at best for me.
4.Foyth- I’m really warming to this as a possibility. I think he has all the tools to do the job. Pace height and a threat going forward.
5. Dier- As he appears to have dropped down the CM order maybe worth a shout as has played there for us. But for me he’s to cumbersome for the role.

What I’d do:

Sell Trippier + Aurier pocket the £40-50m to use on other areas CM. Make Foyth 1st choice and KWP back up. You’d also have Dier in an emergency. On the plus side we have lots of options and that’s even without buying.

Trippier is ‘too slow’ to play RB for us, but Dier is ‘worth a shout‘’?

 

[dtxspurs]

Lol at those thinking we’re gonna sell Aurier. How long did we stick with Sissoko before he came good? And he never put in any performances even near the some that Aurier has in his first 2 seasons.

Also, if we really want Rabiot that much probably wouldn't be a great idea to ship off his buddy while we're trying to convince him to join.

 

[coys200]

Trippier is ‘too slow’ to play RB for us, but Dier is a ‘worth a shout‘’?

Actually wouldn’t be surprised if Dier beat trippier over 50 metres he’s deceptively quick.

 

[Shadydan]

Actually wouldn’t be surprised if Dier beat trippier over 50 metres he’s deceptively quick.

He's slow on the turn as it is so I don't see how he could make a decent RB

 

[DaSpurs]

Actually wouldn’t be surprised if Dier beat trippier over 50 metres he’s deceptively quick.

Agility is a more important component on the flank positions compared with sheer pace, and that is something Dier sufficiently lacks versus an acceptable level for an EPL FB.

 

[coys200]

Yeah I’m not suggesting Dier as a serious option but handy in an emergency. Anyway gonna be very interesting what manifests. Will also get a clearer indication who is actually current no 1 when are less games for rotation.

 

[Spurvert]

Sell Trippier or Aurier (don't think both will go, so sell Aurier for HG purposes)
Loan KWP (not sure he is ready IMO)
Sign Wan-Bissaka as first choice, Tripper to back up

 

[double0]

Trippier is the player to sell that would generate greater financial return his position is already covered with Aurier Walker-Peter at a push Foyth.

Wan-Bissaka not that convinced.