I don’t want Dumfries. Literally don’t rate him. He’s so so painfully average I just do not get what he does well
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brasil_spur
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11 goals and 19 assists since the start of the 20/21 season.
Compare that to:
Hakimi - 14 and 20
Cancelo - 8 and 21
Reece James - 9 and 17
Alexander-Arnold - 7 and 26
For me stats wise he's definitely up there with some of the best wing backs in the game. He also has the physicality and fitness that's required in a Conte PL team. In fact he knows the Conte system already given he's played for him at Inter, so he's definitely a "ready to go" signing.
I realise it's a youtube highights video and was put together with the rumours of him joining Chelsea in the summer, but there's a lot to like in here -
The biggest issue right now is that there is a lack of quality, ready to go, proven RWBs in the world that are obtainable. Dumfries is one of them.
chrisd2k
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The worry with De Vrij is that I'd heard people saying he'd lost more than a yard. I know in Contes system the defence doesn't play very high but ATM it's too far back which is why we can't dictate games more and bringing in another CB who lacks pace isn't going to help that situation.
Dumfries I haven't seen much of but those who have seem to suggest technically he's just ok. I don't know if that's true but if it is it's just more of the same. We lack players with that ability on the ball. I'm not talking about stepovers etc. just the ability to receive the ball with little space and not lose it. It's a fundamental reason why some players come from abroad and struggle in England because of the mad workrate of teams to win the ball back.
Dumfries I haven't seen much of but those who have seem to suggest technically he's just ok. I don't know if that's true but if it is it's just more of the same. We lack players with that ability on the ball. I'm not talking about stepovers etc. just the ability to receive the ball with little space and not lose it. It's a fundamental reason why some players come from abroad and struggle in England because of the mad workrate of teams to win the ball back.
Led Revolver
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As far as right wing backs go, we’ve pissed away a fortune on Aurier, Doherty, Emerson and still not got the right man to replace Walker. It’s high time we bite the bullet and pay what’s required.. and actually replace him!
Has he actually played under Conte? I think Conte signed him as the Hakimi replacement, but left before the season even started after they sold Lukaku.
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Thanks Herc. Great to hear from you. Interesting we are in for a CM
Hakkz
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No.
Hell no
Trix
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No, absolutely, categorically not!!!
GioW
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Yeah I'd agree with that
Flobadob
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Whoever takes him has to start him or they end up with the same issue that United had with him. We’ve got 4 options to start in our attack currently and I wouldn’t start him over any of them. Just wouldn’t fit what we are trying to do, everyone has to put in a shift for our style of play to be successful right now
MattPhilpott
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Contracted till 2026, could be one of those 2 year loans? Looks a promising talent and a good set of skills…
any idea what kind of style he fits, is he a creative option??
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Wig
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The only possible positive outcome is that it would stop him scoring against us. Unless he is that vindictive he starts shooting for own-goals
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