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I think it’s fair to say bar a few posters our collective knowledge on the new players is limited to write ups and YouTube videos. However, wet have this summer signed 5 new players with their best years ahead of them, 4 of whom we hope will have a direct impact on the coming season.
Gollini, The first choice goalkeeper of lesser Italian club Atalanta who boast a sole Coppa Italia win half a century ago amongst their honours. In his time as number 1 they have finished 3rd in Serie A for 3 consecutive seasons, the best period in the clubs history. His reputation is that his strengths lie in his reflexes and is good off his line, as well as being a comfortable passer of the ball, but like so many modern goalkeepers may struggle on crosses.
Emerson, who enjoyed the briefest stint imaginable at Barcelona, has come in as Betis first choice right back of the past two seasons. Aggressive, great in the air, a powerful runner and schooled in quick, one touch football, he isn’t necessarily eye pleasing but he offers a good cross and in fact it’s only outdone by Jordi Alba in assists from full back during his time in Spain.
Romero, the much vaunted solution to our leaky defence. Another aggressive player, the Serie A defender of the year and Copa America winning Argentinian loves stepping out of defence, has great recovery pace and early indications are that he’s comfortable in possession, both with his passing but also in bringing the ball out.
Sarr, loaned back to Metz to continue developing, is a Senegal international at just 18 and appears to have a complete skillet. Powerful, great control, quick and adept at both tackling and passing, there appears to exist the potential to dominate midfield for a long time. In what position still seems to be up for debate as he appears to have experience lying deep, out wide and in advanced midfield. Could he be our new Dembele?
Bryan Gil, he may actually be the messiah! With a haircut throwing back to the 70s, a gangly gait which looks awkward to predict, this kid brings pace, flair, skill and vision. As with all young attackers it’s unfair to expect consistency just yet, but I feel like we’ve signed one of those players for whom you get out of your seat not when he’s done something incredible, but beforehand in anticipation of the joy to come.
It’s been a while since we’ve had a fresh crop of young talent to get excited about, and I’m looking forward to seeing all of them personally, but who are we most excited about on SC?
Gollini, The first choice goalkeeper of lesser Italian club Atalanta who boast a sole Coppa Italia win half a century ago amongst their honours. In his time as number 1 they have finished 3rd in Serie A for 3 consecutive seasons, the best period in the clubs history. His reputation is that his strengths lie in his reflexes and is good off his line, as well as being a comfortable passer of the ball, but like so many modern goalkeepers may struggle on crosses.
Emerson, who enjoyed the briefest stint imaginable at Barcelona, has come in as Betis first choice right back of the past two seasons. Aggressive, great in the air, a powerful runner and schooled in quick, one touch football, he isn’t necessarily eye pleasing but he offers a good cross and in fact it’s only outdone by Jordi Alba in assists from full back during his time in Spain.
Romero, the much vaunted solution to our leaky defence. Another aggressive player, the Serie A defender of the year and Copa America winning Argentinian loves stepping out of defence, has great recovery pace and early indications are that he’s comfortable in possession, both with his passing but also in bringing the ball out.
Sarr, loaned back to Metz to continue developing, is a Senegal international at just 18 and appears to have a complete skillet. Powerful, great control, quick and adept at both tackling and passing, there appears to exist the potential to dominate midfield for a long time. In what position still seems to be up for debate as he appears to have experience lying deep, out wide and in advanced midfield. Could he be our new Dembele?
Bryan Gil, he may actually be the messiah! With a haircut throwing back to the 70s, a gangly gait which looks awkward to predict, this kid brings pace, flair, skill and vision. As with all young attackers it’s unfair to expect consistency just yet, but I feel like we’ve signed one of those players for whom you get out of your seat not when he’s done something incredible, but beforehand in anticipation of the joy to come.
It’s been a while since we’ve had a fresh crop of young talent to get excited about, and I’m looking forward to seeing all of them personally, but who are we most excited about on SC?