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Yeah thought the same, tbh tho im not sure why they are looking at him. His best role is between the CM and the CB which is where Rice plays. I guess he could be an understudy to Rice but seems a bit odd. I wouldn't want to play Rice and Martin and from an outsiders point of view it seems they are more in need of a more aggressive playmaker then a deeper one. Still, I don't think he comes here.Thought he was pretty much nailed on going to Scum from what I’ve read over recent months.
Yeah thought the same, tbh tho im not sure why they are looking at him. His best role is between the CM and the CB which is where Rice plays. I guess he could be an understudy to Rice but seems a bit odd. I wouldn't want to play Rice and Martin and from an outsiders point of view it seems they are more in need of a more aggressive playmaker then a deeper one. Still, I don't think he comes here.
I think it would be dependant on the opposition, ie if it was a particularly physical one, but in general yes. I mean Bissouma is a complete enigma in general, realistically we shouldn't even be thinking about investing in another DM but he has become so inconstant its concerning. I think Martin, whilst not having Bissouma's physicality, has a better attacking game and is better at reading the match and thus could be more effective in games we are looking to dominate. Essentially he strikes me as clever player who can anticipate really well both on offence and defence. He is also accustomed to playing in a attack minded system where he is often in control of the ball in risky areas under pressure. Obviously the caviat to all that is how well he adapts but in theory, if he does, I think he would be excellent for our system and offer something different to Biss. Fofana is another very exciting player, I agree but I expect him to cost a lot tho when/if he leaves this summer. We were supposedly interested in the past tho so who knows. In general i don't see us spending 50 mil plus on the position which is what i reckon he will cost.Would you want to play him ahead of Bissouma? Can't see it myself. It's the same reason why I'd love Fofana but couldn't see it happening.
He does sound quite a lot like Bentancur!I think it would be dependant on the opposition, ie if it was a particularly physical one, but in general yes. I mean Bissouma is a complete enigma in general, realistically we shouldn't even be thinking about investing in another DM but he has become so inconstant its concerning. I think Martin, whilst not having Bissouma's physicality, has a better attacking game and is better at reading the match and thus could be more effective in games we are looking to dominate. Essentially he strikes me as clever player who can anticipate really well both on offence and defence. He is also accustomed to playing in a attack minded system where he is often in control of the ball in risky areas under pressure. Obviously the caviat to all that is how well he adapts but in theory, if he does, I think he would be excellent for our system and offer something different to Biss. Fofana is another very exciting player, I agree but I expect him to cost a lot tho when/if he leaves this summer. We were supposedly interested in the past tho so who knows. In general i don't see us spending 50 mil plus on the position which is what i reckon he will cost.
from what I understand they are going to play rice as a box to box 8.Yeah thought the same, tbh tho im not sure why they are looking at him. His best role is between the CM and the CB which is where Rice plays. I guess he could be an understudy to Rice but seems a bit odd. I wouldn't want to play Rice and Martin and from an outsiders point of view it seems they are more in need of a more aggressive playmaker then a deeper one. Still, I don't think he comes here.
Ah well that makes more sense why they would go for him. Appreciate the infofrom what I understand they are going to play rice as a box to box 8.
I have the same concerns regarding Biss. He doesn’t seem to turn and beat the first press anymore. Which leads to our pedestrian build up. Early season he was awesome at doing it.I think it would be dependant on the opposition, ie if it was a particularly physical one, but in general yes. I mean Bissouma is a complete enigma in general, realistically we shouldn't even be thinking about investing in another DM but he has become so inconstant its concerning. I think Martin, whilst not having Bissouma's physicality, has a better attacking game and is better at reading the match and thus could be more effective in games we are looking to dominate. Essentially he strikes me as clever player who can anticipate really well both on offence and defence. He is also accustomed to playing in an attack minded system where he is often in control of the ball in risky areas under pressure. Obviously the caviat to all that is how well he adapts but in theory, if he does, I think he would be excellent for our system and offer something different to Biss. Fofana is another very exciting player, I agree but I expect him to cost a lot tho when/if he leaves this summer. We were supposedly interested in the past tho so who knows. In general i don't see us spending 50 mil plus on the position which is what i reckon he will cost.
I also think teams are pressing us and him in the same way any moreI have the same concerns regarding Biss. He doesn’t seem to turn and beat the first press anymore. Which leads to our pedestrian build up. Early season he was awesome at doing it.
That was my first thought when reading thatHe does sound quite a lot like Bentancur!