Bannan reminds me of Paul scholes for some reason watching him tonight
He looks good doesn't he. Can't believe O'Neil didn't think he'd have a future
in the game.
Ivan Perisic (Club Brugge, Croatia) is another player worthy of a look. 21-year-old attacking midfielder. Can play in any midfield spot in a 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3. Has also been used as an emergency striker on a couple of occasions. He'll surely get a call-up by Bilic soon (recently played for the U21's).
I didn't want to just post every talented Croatian that comes along, but today he's been linked with Napoli, Everton and Fulham (but with a potential summer move).
2009/10:
50 games: 16 goals, 14 assists (all from midfield).
Scored a lot of important goals, particularly in the Europa League.
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2010/11:
20 games: 11 goals, 7 assists.
In their last game before the winter break they won 5-0 with Perisic scoring 4 and assisting on the other.
He plays quick, can shoot/cross with both feet and attacks the ball really well (good in the air).
It was just a matter of time before he started to generate more talk.
Ivan Perisic update.
2010/11:
25 games: 14 goals, 8 assists.
His goal from yesterday (running past Steven Defour):
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He's almost 100% certain to be leaving Club Brugge this summer. Been linked with Valencia, Sevilla, Everton, Fulham, Napoli, Monaco and has personally acknowledged interest from several Bundesliga clubs.
P.S.
http://wk.voetbalkrant.com/nieuws/lees/2011-02-19/leko-perisic-maakt-indruk-op-kroatische-vedetten
^^^ In Dutch, but another Croatian (and former Club Brugge) player, Ivan Leko, told the Belgium media that Srna, Pletikosa and Kranjcar talked to him after the last NT match and told him that Perisic was outstanding. That after only 2 training sessions he already impressed them greatly.
Leko went on to say that he's sure Perisic will end up at one of Europe's top clubs one day.
Ivan Perisic update.
2010/11:
25 games: 14 goals, 8 assists.
His goal from yesterday (running past Steven Defour):
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He's almost 100% certain to be leaving Club Brugge this summer. Been linked with Valencia, Sevilla, Everton, Fulham, Napoli, Monaco and has personally acknowledged interest from several Bundesliga clubs.
P.S.
http://wk.voetbalkrant.com/nieuws/lees/2011-02-19/leko-perisic-maakt-indruk-op-kroatische-vedetten
^^^ In Dutch, but another Croatian (and former Club Brugge) player, Ivan Leko, told the Belgium media that Srna, Pletikosa and Kranjcar talked to him after the last NT match and told him that Perisic was outstanding. That after only 2 training sessions he already impressed them greatly.
Leko went on to say that he's sure Perisic will end up at one of Europe's top clubs one day.
Has anyone else been really impressed with Lewandowski as well this season? Looks like another bit of great business by Dortmund.
Perisic scored another 2 today, and was involved in a third (goal came following his cross).
Games: 26
Goals: 16
Assists: 8
Perisic scored another 2 today, and was involved in a third (goal came following his cross).
Games: 26
Goals: 16
Assists: 8