- Jul 21, 2005
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In terms of DM targets, we need Denis Zakaria or Florentino Luis.
This is how they stack up defensively against Soumare in terms of tackles and interceptions:
Zakaria
2.4 tackles per game
1.6 interceptions per game
Luis
2.9 tackles per game
4.1 interceptions per game
Soumare
1.1 tackles per game
0.8 interceptions per game
Definitely not against Soumare and the discussions around him appear to have a bit of substance to them but i think this is a good way of looking at him as a midfield option, particularly in lieu of a DM - not saying tackling or breaking up play is all you do as a DM but they're pretty key metrics IMO.
Zakaria and Luis are hardly immobile either so for me this type of player should still have significant priority for us, even if Soumare is a target to perhaps rotate/replace Sissoko.