ChefMan21
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I'm not saying we shouldn't try for him by the way, more thinking about if they'd sell (or be forced to sell).Yeah it’s wish list for good reason
I'm not saying we shouldn't try for him by the way, more thinking about if they'd sell (or be forced to sell).Yeah it’s wish list for good reason
I can see Rice do a 6,5-7/10 job at 8 at the most. The marauding box-to-box midfielder isn't really necessary in our style of play. I don't see him step it up a level compared to Xhaka in terms of goal/assist-contributions (5 goal contributions more or less). What makes people think he's special in that position? Genuine question.
I see how he can be an absolute unit at 6, although I prefer the type that's better at turning/dribbling out of pressure. I think he can receive the pass under pressure and combine his way out, which is also valuable. I also see him put good numbers tackling, intercepting and closing down players. His physicality is obviously a big plus there as well.
A player like Mac Allister has much more upside compared to Xhaka at 8 in my humble opinion.
I agree he's a better player than Xhaka for that role, Xhaka has obvious limitations that are largely mitigated by our system, but I don't see him as the best option for that position, nevermind for the reported fee. I think with our dominant playstyle, we need a player there with more intricate feet to break down opposition. Don't see that in Rice.No one thought Xhaka would be able to play that position, I have no doubt in my mind Rice could do it and better, he's a much better player than Xhaka for me and I could see him adding goals and assists.
As you say though, at 6 I could also see him being solid, it's why he makes a great signing but I am starting to think he'll be our 8.
Just an example Barella, Pedri, Bellingham (if we become Champions), Bernardo Silva are players who have a much better profile for the 8 than Rice in my opinion. We shouldn't let our emotions lead us, though, if Mac Allister would reasonably be available, I'd love for us to try.Agreed but I would rather we start scouting other on-Brazilian South American venues than ever having to deal with Brighton again.
Playing hardball is fine in negotiations, but them acting aggrieved as though we acted in bad faith when they should really turn their ire on Caicedo's agents is childish.
I can see Rice do a 6,5-7/10 job at 8 at the most. The marauding box-to-box midfielder isn't really necessary in our style of play. I don't see him step it up a level compared to Xhaka in terms of goal/assist-contributions (5 goal contributions more or less). What makes people think he's special in that position? Genuine question.
I see how he can be an absolute unit at 6, although I prefer the type that's better at turning/dribbling out of pressure. I think he can receive the pass under pressure and combine his way out, which is also valuable. I also see him put good numbers tackling, intercepting and closing down players. His physicality is obviously a big plus there as well.
A player like Mac Allister has much more upside compared to Xhaka at 8 in my humble opinion.
West Ham are loco. If we’re breaking any British transfer record (I very much doubt we’ll ever do) I’ll rather we do it in signing Kvaratskhelia than doing it for Rice.
Agree with what @Rasmi is saying. Which of the two will have a bigger impact on our first eleven? That sort of money should be spent on a real star signing, the type of player that’ll help us win the CL.
Is Kvaratshelia that good?
Exceptional and the type to have people off their seats.
Napoli are playing real soon. Should be another good watch.
World class def off to City if they don't get either Leao or MitomaIs Kvaratshelia that good?
World class def off to City if they don't get either Leao or Mitoma
Damn, you’re telling me this guy is world class but saying City will try sign Mitoma before?
@2Smokeyy this is a massive red flag for me already. Yikes.
YesIs Kvaratshelia that good?
The other two are probably more attainable than Kvaratshelia that’s probably why as De Laurentiis is a smart man. I honestly wouldn’t take Mitoma or Leao over Kvaratshelia.
For me it’s:
Kvaratshelia
Leao
Mitoma
In that order.
Leao looks crazy lazy, the body language experts would roast him.
The other two are probably more attainable than Kvaratshelia that’s probably why as De Laurentiis is a smart man. I honestly wouldn’t take Mitoma or Leao over Kvaratshelia.
For me it’s:
Kvaratshelia
Leao
Mitoma
In that order.
People are obsessed in this era with players who just run around the pitch would love to see how the likes of Ronaldinho, Zidane and even a Riquelme would be treated in this era of “he’s a top player because he’s presses”.
Explains the small sample size of top tier players across the globe nowadays.
Now this is a transfer I could get behind ! Oh my lord, what a talent. Levels above Martinelli.Exceptional and the type to have people off their seats.
Napoli are playing real soon. Should be another good watch.