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Have you seen him play? I got to be honest I haven't watched a great deal of Sampdoria at all.
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Dennis Praet
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Country: Ireland
Have you seen him play? I got to be honest I haven't watched a great deal of Sampdoria at all.
He is central he neither not similar to ramsey and he not box to box. He is decent and will only improve.
Also don't believe everything you read coming from italy wait for at least some reliable sources to report it
Also don't believe everything you read coming from italy wait for at least some reliable sources to report it
Country: Iceland
Nope, just reading comments about him and when people describe him they don't describe him as some standout player or talent. So that is what I'm going by...
But like always with me, I always give new players a clean slate when they join!
The way some people go on about players we are linked with, you’d think this is a forum compiled of chief scouts or something.
I’m not saying he’s a particularly good signing but until a proper Serie A / Sampdoria fan comments on him we don’t know
Slartibartfast
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Since quite a few don't seem to know much about Praet, here's some stuff I ran across that Football Whispers put together in April.
Here's a snippet:
A midfielder capable of driving forward from deep in midfield, of pushing his team on in transition, Praet’s form did not go unnoticed. He joined Sampdoria in 2016 for €10 million, slotting into a midfield three alongside Lucas Torreira – now at Arsenal – and the hard-tackling Édgar Barreto.
He’s been a mainstay ever since, a dependable performer in Marco Giampaolo’s well-organised and disciplined Sampdoria team. The Blucerchiati currently sit ninth in Serie A, on course for their highest finish since 2014-15, and Praet has played a significant part in that.
He is an accomplished dribbler, able to glide past his marker and pick out a teammate. He is quick over short distances, too, and uses his awareness off the ball to constantly press and harry opponents.
There is nothing spectacular about Praet. He is mostly functional, reliable, and possesses the tactical intelligence many players his senior simply do not have. That, though, appears to be exactly what Emery is looking for.
Arsenal, should they make a move for Praet, will hope for more of a contribution in attack. The former Anderlecht man has scored just twice and provided three assists in Serie A this season, although he tends to operate in deeper areas.
Even though he lacks the creativity and guile of someone like Ramsey, Praet remains an effective midfielder. He can operate as a ball-winner – last season he ranked fifth for tackles per 90 in Serie A with an average of 2.7 – and a playmaker – Praet completes an average of 43.17 passes per 90, at a completion rate of 85.6 per cent.
Should a move to Arsenal transpire, Praet would also be reunited with former teammate Torreira. That understanding could prove a success for the Gunners.
https://www.footballwhispers.com/blog/dennis-praet-arsenal
Here's a snippet:
A midfielder capable of driving forward from deep in midfield, of pushing his team on in transition, Praet’s form did not go unnoticed. He joined Sampdoria in 2016 for €10 million, slotting into a midfield three alongside Lucas Torreira – now at Arsenal – and the hard-tackling Édgar Barreto.
He’s been a mainstay ever since, a dependable performer in Marco Giampaolo’s well-organised and disciplined Sampdoria team. The Blucerchiati currently sit ninth in Serie A, on course for their highest finish since 2014-15, and Praet has played a significant part in that.
He is an accomplished dribbler, able to glide past his marker and pick out a teammate. He is quick over short distances, too, and uses his awareness off the ball to constantly press and harry opponents.
There is nothing spectacular about Praet. He is mostly functional, reliable, and possesses the tactical intelligence many players his senior simply do not have. That, though, appears to be exactly what Emery is looking for.
Arsenal, should they make a move for Praet, will hope for more of a contribution in attack. The former Anderlecht man has scored just twice and provided three assists in Serie A this season, although he tends to operate in deeper areas.
Even though he lacks the creativity and guile of someone like Ramsey, Praet remains an effective midfielder. He can operate as a ball-winner – last season he ranked fifth for tackles per 90 in Serie A with an average of 2.7 – and a playmaker – Praet completes an average of 43.17 passes per 90, at a completion rate of 85.6 per cent.
Should a move to Arsenal transpire, Praet would also be reunited with former teammate Torreira. That understanding could prove a success for the Gunners.
https://www.footballwhispers.com/blog/dennis-praet-arsenal
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Since quite a few don't seem to know much about Praet, here's some stuff I ran across that Football Whispers put together in April.
Here's a snippet:
A midfielder capable of driving forward from deep in midfield, of pushing his team on in transition, Praet’s form did not go unnoticed. He joined Sampdoria in 2016 for €10 million, slotting into a midfield three alongside Lucas Torreira – now at Arsenal – and the hard-tackling Édgar Barreto.
He’s been a mainstay ever since, a dependable performer in Marco Giampaolo’s well-organised and disciplined Sampdoria team. The Blucerchiati currently sit ninth in Serie A, on course for their highest finish since 2014-15, and Praet has played a significant part in that.
He is an accomplished dribbler, able to glide past his marker and pick out a teammate. He is quick over short distances, too, and uses his awareness off the ball to constantly press and harry opponents.
There is nothing spectacular about Praet. He is mostly functional, reliable, and possesses the tactical intelligence many players his senior simply do not have. That, though, appears to be exactly what Emery is looking for.
Arsenal, should they make a move for Praet, will hope for more of a contribution in attack. The former Anderlecht man has scored just twice and provided three assists in Serie A this season, although he tends to operate in deeper areas.
Even though he lacks the creativity and guile of someone like Ramsey, Praet remains an effective midfielder. He can operate as a ball-winner – last season he ranked fifth for tackles per 90 in Serie A with an average of 2.7 – and a playmaker – Praet completes an average of 43.17 passes per 90, at a completion rate of 85.6 per cent.
Should a move to Arsenal transpire, Praet would also be reunited with former teammate Torreira. That understanding could prove a success for the Gunners.
https://www.footballwhispers.com/blog/dennis-praet-arsenal
Not inspiring at all mate!
But guess beggars can't be choosers... We just have to hope for some magical jump in ability for him if he joins!
Furious
Emery Gone, Telly Back On
Better dribbler than Fraser. That's something.
LG10
Well-Known Member
I think it’s fair that people have doubts that this guy can replace one of the best midfielders in Europe well.
Dennis_Bergkamp_10
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Never heard of this guy. Can he replace Ramsey in terms of quality?
Country: England
Sounds better than Xhaka, I'm all in!
I know and it's fair but if you they don't watch it's better not judge
Well he is more of xhaka replacement than ramsey he shouldn't be box to box midfield to replace ramsey because he never played like that
Country: England
Zaza
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That's interesting. Back when he was at Anderlecht he was compared to iniesta. Wonder what happened?Since quite a few don't seem to know much about Praet, here's some stuff I ran across that Football Whispers put together in April.
Here's a snippet:
A midfielder capable of driving forward from deep in midfield, of pushing his team on in transition, Praet’s form did not go unnoticed. He joined Sampdoria in 2016 for €10 million, slotting into a midfield three alongside Lucas Torreira – now at Arsenal – and the hard-tackling Édgar Barreto.
He’s been a mainstay ever since, a dependable performer in Marco Giampaolo’s well-organised and disciplined Sampdoria team. The Blucerchiati currently sit ninth in Serie A, on course for their highest finish since 2014-15, and Praet has played a significant part in that.
He is an accomplished dribbler, able to glide past his marker and pick out a teammate. He is quick over short distances, too, and uses his awareness off the ball to constantly press and harry opponents.
There is nothing spectacular about Praet. He is mostly functional, reliable, and possesses the tactical intelligence many players his senior simply do not have. That, though, appears to be exactly what Emery is looking for.
Arsenal, should they make a move for Praet, will hope for more of a contribution in attack. The former Anderlecht man has scored just twice and provided three assists in Serie A this season, although he tends to operate in deeper areas.
Even though he lacks the creativity and guile of someone like Ramsey, Praet remains an effective midfielder. He can operate as a ball-winner – last season he ranked fifth for tackles per 90 in Serie A with an average of 2.7 – and a playmaker – Praet completes an average of 43.17 passes per 90, at a completion rate of 85.6 per cent.
Should a move to Arsenal transpire, Praet would also be reunited with former teammate Torreira. That understanding could prove a success for the Gunners.
https://www.footballwhispers.com/blog/dennis-praet-arsenal
Sanchez11
Nobody Is Coming!
Country: England
The Debbie's should form a group!!
Slartibartfast
CIES Loyalist
Maybe not an inspirational player, but not everyone has to be a galactico. Sometimes you just need a guy who can do a job. His intelligence alone should be an upgrade. And he can hold onto the ball.
Slartibartfast
CIES Loyalist
Well, if I had a nickel for every player who has been compared to Iniesta but wasn't Iniesta, I'd be quite wealthy!
YeahBee
Terrible hot takes
Since quite a few don't seem to know much about Praet, here's some stuff I ran across that Football Whispers put together in April.
Here's a snippet:
A midfielder capable of driving forward from deep in midfield, of pushing his team on in transition, Praet’s form did not go unnoticed. He joined Sampdoria in 2016 for €10 million, slotting into a midfield three alongside Lucas Torreira – now at Arsenal – and the hard-tackling Édgar Barreto.
He’s been a mainstay ever since, a dependable performer in Marco Giampaolo’s well-organised and disciplined Sampdoria team. The Blucerchiati currently sit ninth in Serie A, on course for their highest finish since 2014-15, and Praet has played a significant part in that.
He is an accomplished dribbler, able to glide past his marker and pick out a teammate. He is quick over short distances, too, and uses his awareness off the ball to constantly press and harry opponents.
There is nothing spectacular about Praet. He is mostly functional, reliable, and possesses the tactical intelligence many players his senior simply do not have. That, though, appears to be exactly what Emery is looking for.
Arsenal, should they make a move for Praet, will hope for more of a contribution in attack. The former Anderlecht man has scored just twice and provided three assists in Serie A this season, although he tends to operate in deeper areas.
Even though he lacks the creativity and guile of someone like Ramsey, Praet remains an effective midfielder. He can operate as a ball-winner – last season he ranked fifth for tackles per 90 in Serie A with an average of 2.7 – and a playmaker – Praet completes an average of 43.17 passes per 90, at a completion rate of 85.6 per cent.
Should a move to Arsenal transpire, Praet would also be reunited with former teammate Torreira. That understanding could prove a success for the Gunners.
https://www.footballwhispers.com/blog/dennis-praet-arsenal
Played with Torreira AND a DM!
So with him coming in we are still unbalanced
Slartibartfast
CIES Loyalist
This is correct. Or I suppose he could play along with Torreira and Xhaka in a 3-man midfield (Sampdoria played the pair in a 4-3-1-2 formation). If Xhaka goes, Praet would seem to be a direct replacement and they would look to add another midfielder (Nkunku maybe?).
Its hard to judge individuals without knowing partners or formation... We need that balance in midfield more than anything.
Praet & Xhaka infront of Lucas sounds a ****ing imobile flaky nightmare.
If we sign a powerful disciplined DM & a mobile dynamic CM Praet could be the ideal third.
Praet & Xhaka infront of Lucas sounds a ****ing imobile flaky nightmare.
If we sign a powerful disciplined DM & a mobile dynamic CM Praet could be the ideal third.
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