Axel Witsel - AM/CM - Zenit (19 Viewers)

[Schteinhord]

Well if you looked at Witsel's stats, most of his passing was forward.

He is a fine player, not the level Juventus want though, Sissoko completely shocked everyone with his Euro performances. Rather judge a player on 30-40 games rather than 2 at a tournament.

His stats for last season 15/16 was 41 Games, 6 Goals, 5 Assists. Is that convincing for you?

 

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[Roman]

He's a DM at Zenit,so don't think you could expect many more...

 

[Catenaccio]

His stats for last season 15/16 was 41 Games, 6 Goals, 5 Assists. Is that convincing for you?

Goals and assists are probably not the most relevant stats. I don't much about this player but my sense he is a defensive midfielder in the Marchisio mold. Not in the Pjanic / Pogba mold. You would have to look at pass completions, chances created, takles won etc.

 

[Pablo]

His stats for last season 15/16 was 41 Games, 6 Goals, 5 Assists. Is that convincing for you?

Erm, he plays defensive midfield!!!!

Tackles, interceptions, forward pass %, aerial wins, yellow red cards, and maybe chances created.

 

[Schteinhord]

Goals and assists are probably not the most relevant stats. I don't much about this player but my sense he is a defensive midfielder in the Marchisio mold. Not in the Pjanic / Pogba mold. You would have to look at pass completions, chances created, takles won etc.

I understand but compared to Pogba who also is considered as a defensive midfielder,
52 Games, 10 goals, 12 assists..

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Erm, he plays defensive midfield!!!!

Tackles, interceptions, forward pass %, aerial wins, yellow red cards, and maybe chances created.

This are Witsel statistics from Russian league season 2014/2015
Shot Accuracy: 44%%
Av. Pass Accuracy: 88%
Avg. Defensive Actions: 3
Total appearances: 28
Avg Pass Length: 16 m
Total chances created: 19
Total goals Scored: 4
Avg duels won: 54%
Yellow cards: 5

This are Pogba statistics from Serie A season 2015/2016
Shot Accuracy: 37%
Av. Pass Accuracy: 83%
Avg. Defensive Actions: 2
Total appearances: 35
Avg Pass Length: 17 m
Total chances created: 54
Total goals Scored: 8
Avg duels won: 51%
Yellow cards: 10

 

[Pablo]

I understand but compared to Pogba who also is considered as a defensive midfielder,
52 Games, 10 goals, 12 assists..

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This are Witsel statistics from Russian league season 2014/2015
Shot Accuracy: 44%%
Av. Pass Accuracy: 88%
Avg. Defensive Actions: 3
Total appearances: 28
Avg Pass Length: 16 m
Total chances created: 19
Total goals Scored: 4
Avg duels won: 54%
Yellow cards: 5

This are Pogba statistics from Serie A season 2015/2016
Shot Accuracy: 37%
Av. Pass Accuracy: 83%
Avg. Defensive Actions: 2
Total appearances: 35
Avg Pass Length: 17 m
Total chances created: 54
Total goals Scored: 8
Avg duels won: 51%
Yellow cards: 10

Erm, Pogba does not play as a defensive midfielder.

 

[Schteinhord]

So why are we even having this discussion? We are looking for a replacement for Pogba, in your case a midfielder. Why would Juventus pursue a DM?

 

[Roman]

So why are we even having this discussion? We are looking for a replacement for Pogba, in your case a midfielder. Why would Juventus pursue a DM?

To let Pjanic take Pogba's place.
and then bring in DM to take Marchisio's role.

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Because if Pogba staying,Pjanic will play Marchisio's role probably untill he's back.

 

[Schteinhord]

To let Pjanic take Pogba's place.
and then bring in DM to take Marchisio's role.

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Because if Pogba staying,Pjanic will play Marchisio's role probably untill he's back.

I would claim that Khedira is superior compared to Witsel when he is not injured.

But hey, it's just a matter of taste right

 

[Roman]

I would claim that Khedira is superior compared to Witsel when he is not injured.

But hey, it's just a matter of taste right

Ofcourse he is,but he's playing the RCM role.
Not much for DM role.

I rather we get a more quality DM Mascherano/Matic...

 

[Schteinhord]

I agree, if it's purely DM purpose then Matic would be a giant!

 

[zizinho]

I would claim that Khedira is superior compared to Witsel when he is not injured.

But hey, it's just a matter of taste right

Ofcourse Khedira is superior. Is there anyone who even thinks otherwise

 

[Trequartista]

Avoid like the plague.

 

[Klovn]

I'd rather have Lemina for sure, hell. Even Sturaro

 

[Seven]

I'd rather have Lemina for sure, hell. Even Sturaro

This. I don't think Witsel is much better and we already have Lemina. Why go for Witsel?

 

[Orgut]

This. I don't think Witsel is much better and we already have Lemina. Why go for Witsel?

While I`m not a big fan of Witsel.. Lemina as a starter is not a smart idea Witsel is currently a much better player!
As for Matic - I`m not a big fan of him as well
Mascherano is 100 years old but I`ll take him - no doubt about it!

Is it only me or do other people here want a starter and not a temporary starter?
I mean when all fit Marchisio and Khedira will start over Witsel and Matic! Mascherano is a different story even though he is older than Gandalf

 

[Seven]

While I`m not a big fan of Witsel.. Lemina as a starter is not a smart idea Witsel is currently a much better player!
As for Matic - I`m not a big fan of him as well
Mascherano is 100 years old but I`ll take him - no doubt about it!

Is it only me or do other people here want a starter and not a temporary starter?
I mean when all fit Marchisio and Khedira will start over Witsel and Matic! Mascherano is a different story even though he is older than Gandalf

Mascherano is three years older than me. You paint a grim picture.

 

[baggio]

Aspects of Witsels offensive game are actually very similar to Pogbas. Not the same quality necessary, but similar approach. Maybe that's the profile of player the team wants, and if we miss out on witsel, I think Herrera as aresult becomes a real option.

 

[Seven]

Aspects of Witsels offensive game are actually very similar to Pogbas. Not the same quality necessary, but similar approach. Maybe that's the profile of player the team wants, and if we miss out on witsel, I think Herrera as aresult becomes a real option.

They're also both poor when adhering to tactical guidelines. It crippled Pogba for France and it cripples Witsel when playing for Belgium. Most on Tuz haven't seen him play on his best position.

But I'd still have huge doubts tbh. He's Belgian so I want him to make it, but I don't know if he can.

 

[baggio]

They're also both poor when adhering to tactical guidelines. It crippled Pogba for France and it cripples Witsel when playing for Belgium. Most on Tuz haven't seen him play on his best position.

But I'd still have huge doubts tbh. He's Belgian so I want him to make it, but I don't know if he can.

Honesty, I think in the right environment, he can flourish. And a very underrated aspect of his game is his physicality. If he imposes himself more, he can be a far more complete player. Just about finding the right environment to thrive in. But if given a choice, I would go with Herrera to fill that role. Just strikes me as a more solid option.