He could even start EPL games at LCB without much issue. That's the point.Yeah I agree with this. I actually think he'd probably be an option at LCB in certain EL/Cup games. But in the majority of PL games I can't see this guy being an credible option over Gabriel.
I think if you look at the makeup of the squad, and the Nuno rumours, all points to him being primarily a LB, but let's see (if we even get him)...
I guessed your choice of words wasn't you straining the point! But you are way off on heights, unless you are specifically talking the Latin and Latin American countries where the trend is probably as you say to a degree. The premier league has definitely got shorter - Arsenal used to have several guys 6"3 and above and that was par for the course.Was joking about inflation. But on the eye the back line seems taller at least.
I agree, but why no CM to replace Xhaka / Partey when 1 of them gets injured or suspended?Watching the "Martinez pockets Haaland" video you can see why we would be interested in Lisandro. The game shows Ajax consistently pushed up and Martinez being and partner (Blind?) being able to marshal Ajax's high line with ease, as well as restart play by finding players between the lines.
Looks a good signing, a fourth ball playing center back, with height options in Gabriel and Holding.
I watched a lot of Ajax games since.the arrive of Edson Álvarez (he is mexican) and I liked him more as midfielder. He was bossing the mid that year as DM and benching Edson. So.i know what I tell you.He doesn't play better as a midfielder currently, ask any Ajax fan his best position and everyone will say defence.
Now, whether that's the same in the EPL is totally different, but that's not what you said.
Not playing LB. CB or DM. Might as well play Xhaka at LB, they’d both be playing out of position.People bringing up Cannavaro, that's 1 CB in the last 20 years... other short CBs I can think of are Alaba/Puyol/Mascherano. All those guys played in dominant teams that very rarely ever had to defend their box, and even then its a handful of players. Not exactly a large sample size to justify a short CB.
I hope we get this lad, and I hope he plays left back for us. He'd get more time on the ball, be allowed to move into central positions, and would have the deal with the physicality as much. There is no shame in playing fullback, especially in the modern game.
Lock this up @A__G
I believe Ornstein more than you, sorry pal.Not playing LB. CB or DM. Might as well play Xhaka at LB, they’d both be playing out of position.
There’s always an exception that proves the rule.Also for those wetting themselves about how centre backs have to be tall, its worth pointing out that Fabio Cannavaro was 5"9.
Yeah, easy for Auba playing in a league that’s won 6 of the last 10 Champions League competitions when the most competitive league in the world have only won 2. Of course the alternative narrative is that he now has a manager that knows how to use him.Playing for Barca ahead of Gavi, Pedri, Busquets against the bottom half of la liga (though credit he did smash it against a Real Madrid team who defended like one big collective Mustafi) is a bit different to playing ahead of Partey & Xhaka in the most competitive league in the world. In any event, Auba always bangs for 2-3 years and then starts to lose interest. He also missed a collection of absolute sitters (particularly in the Europa League).
How he did for Barca is largely irrelevant though as he was poor for us bar the Sp**s game.
They are in no rush. Time is in their favor.our third bid was rejected ? why it takes too long for the answer?
Others have been listed in this thread...There’s always an exception that proves the rule.
Yeah, easy for Auba playing in a league that’s won 6 of the last 10 Champions League competitions when the most competitive league in the world have only won 2. Of course the alternative narrative is that he now has a manager that knows how to use him.
I can see United jumping in, but they have shown zero intent to get him. We have been bidding for most of the window which means we have been speaking to him and agreeing terms.There serious pressure from dutch media on him to chose manutd. really expect him to go there if they make bid. they licking ten hag bald head so hard they pressure Malcia Martinez and Antony to chose utd because of him.