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  1. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    I was disappointed to see him go but we haven't looked back since signing Bremer. He has been a brilliant signing.
  2. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Called it that we'd receive less than the rumour. Happens every single time. Very poor from the management. Not much more than Martinez went to Utd for and Koulibaly, given his contract was expiring.
  3. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    I wasn't saying that many centre backs go for 85m. But Man Utd today signed Martinez for potentially 67m. De Ligt is far more proven than him. I think his premium should be higher.
  4. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    We'll do a deal at lower than 85/90m. Every single deal we end up worse than the rumour. Looking at the prices players are going for, I'm not sure 85m is a good deal.
  5. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Strange choice from him. I thought he'd want to go to the EPL.
  6. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Rangers got further than any German team in the 2020/21 EL (none made it to the round of 16). I'm not saying that takes anything away from the bundesliga, just that the EL is not a good benchmark in quality. Lots of sides don't take it seriously until the later stages.
  7. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    The quality of the Scottish league is definitely very low and poor. Rangers only lost to Frankfurt on penalties in the final and were a wonder save away from winning it late on in extra time.
  8. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Beating a team from a 'farmers league' in the final on penalties. Let's be honest the EL is a good competition but hardly a benchmark of quality.
  9. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    I really hope we don't take another team's flops again. It rarely works. I can't think of any realistic options who would be worth it from Bayern or Chelsea. This is now an auction and we are in a strong position, there is no need to settle. Cash only and invest it in players we want/need.
  10. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    I think the transfer is driven by his contract expiring in a couple of seasons and this being the last chance to maximise the fee. I don't get the impression he is heavily pushing for a move but is open to interesting offers. His time here likely hadn't been particularly enjoyable from a...
  11. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    He's still got 2 years left on his contract. If we don't get a huge bid we shouldn't feel forced to sell this summer. Clubs still get decent fees with 1 year left to run.
  12. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    It's a tough one and I think he is put in a difficult position by the midfield. He's left with the choice of do I let Soriano run virtually unopposed towards goal in a central position or do I drop back and stay on Arnautovic, giving Soriano more space to come forward and preventing any...
  13. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    His positioning has been off at times this season but not in the above. You want your centre back in line with the near post when covering crosses from that area as it gives the best chance to intercept any ball in and if the attacker gets in front of you they are at a tight angle from the goal...
  14. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Textbook header - headed down with power across goal. Defended well too.
  15. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    We've got absolutely no width for a 433 other than Cuadrado who is nearly 34 and needs his minutes managed. Chiesa is likely going to need a season to get up to speed too.
  16. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Malinovskyi before Atalanta scored against us in Bergamo. No idea on the other.
  17. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    He's been excellent recently but was shaky today.
  18. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Immense Shame the rest of the team let him down
  19. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    :lol: Was thinking that it was like Bonucci at the time. I can see why we do it, you can't stand off them and let them have free run at the defence. But if you get it wrong it creates a big space or you get a yellow. The gap from the defence looked too big to close in time though.
  20. Boksic

    Matthijs de Ligt

    Was almost flawless. Unfortunately the one time he made a mistake they capitalised on it but he saved us on numerous occasions.