That's not a panic buy, we have been following him since last summer and every transfer window since then. Which makes the whole thing even more pathetic.
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for 15m this is a good signing. The only and glaring question or problem for me is HOW will he function in 2 man midfield? He has high engine, joins attack alot (does good job of it) and pressures opponents often, but this is all box to box freedom allowed him in 3 man midfield virtually his entire career? (seen him in 2 man midfield for France, he looked really poor when you limit him to more static holding approach, fish out of water limitation). So question is, what is Allegri thinking? Matuidi is not one for patient possession game in holding 2 man duo (needs to cover tons of space up and down), so how much of is this someone he asked for? Or just provided for him?
I mean, Allegri played Sturaro and Lemina on wing, not only because team lacked backup wingers, but because technically speaking he didnt find them up to snuff in his approach in CMs. Especially Sturaro, who is 3 times worse then Matutidi, but has the similar characteristics of running up and down like headless chicken and joining late into the box, but more importantly lacking the technique and skill of crowded center mid spaces, and needing the physicality and high motor to showcase the best attributes. Yes Allegri wants one of his CMs to be a box to box type, but it semi-works for Khedira to to b2b approach, but he is also tactical and clever enough to manage the patient holding mid role. Not to mention, Allegri specfically mentionned he wants his b2b/DM choice to be a physical big and able to head well defensively speaking. Neither aspects that suits Matuidi.
If we had signed Matuidi last summer, and Allegri changed to this new formation mid way, I'm pretty sure we would be seeing Matuidi in Mandzukic roll on more then one occasion (he certainly has the insane motor for it). I mean I seen him play that for PSG, as LW in 3 man attack where he runs nonstop (he has good instincts to find space, combine quickly with others), so question is how well with this guy fit in Allegri's idea for CM. It will be intriguing and odd to follow.
One thing is sure, if we sign him, we will be using 3 man CM midfield for few big CL games, Matuidi, Pjanic and Marchisio/Khedira, would free this guy up in kinda way he been in PSG. I dont expect to see it too often with how many wingers we have now, but wouldnt suprise me as a change to adapt to some threat.
for 15m this is a good signing. The only and glaring question or problem for me is HOW will he function in 2 man midfield? He has high engine, joins attack alot (does good job of it) and pressures opponents often, but this is all box to box freedom allowed him in 3 man midfield virtually his entire career? (seen him in 2 man midfield for France, he looked really poor when you limit him to more static holding approach, fish out of water limitation). So question is, what is Allegri thinking? Matuidi is not one for patient possession game in holding 2 man duo (needs to cover tons of space up and down), so how much of is this someone he asked for? Or just provided for him?
I mean, Allegri played Sturaro and Lemina on wing, not only because team lacked backup wingers, but because technically speaking he didnt find them up to snuff in his approach in CMs. Especially Sturaro, who is 3 times worse then Matutidi, but has the similar characteristics of running up and down like headless chicken and joining late into the box, but more importantly lacking the technique and skill of crowded center mid spaces, and needing the physicality and high motor to showcase the best attributes. Yes Allegri wants one of his CMs to be a box to box type, but it semi-works for Khedira to to b2b approach, but he is also tactical and clever enough to manage the patient holding mid role. Not to mention, Allegri specfically mentionned he wants his b2b/DM choice to be a physical big and able to head well defensively speaking. Neither aspects that suits Matuidi.
If we had signed Matuidi last summer, and Allegri changed to this new formation mid way, I'm pretty sure we would be seeing Matuidi in Mandzukic roll on more then one occasion (he certainly has the insane motor for it). I mean I seen him play that for PSG, as LW in 3 man attack where he runs nonstop (he has good instincts to find space, combine quickly with others), so question is how well with this guy fit in Allegri's idea for CM. It will be intriguing and odd to follow.
One thing is sure, if we sign him, we will be using 3 man CM midfield for few big CL games, Matuidi, Pjanic and Marchisio/Khedira, would free this guy up in kinda way he been in PSG. I dont expect to see it too often with how many wingers we have now, but wouldnt suprise me as a change to adapt to some threat.
Every time I watched him play for France I saw him drifting to the left side and play quite offensively on the left wing even when he was playing in the middle. It seems he's getting to roam quite a lot and... I don't think we're gonna see that here, no?
I also find it strange to see him here because he seems like a fit for 3man midfield.
15mln is a good price. A good deal. I was hoping we'd get someone better, though. I don't see us investing in another midfielder next summer too as he's 30 so I expect him to be a starter for 2-3 seasons at least.
I see us getting SMS and switching to 4-3-3 but that's only if we sell Dybala next year. Otherwise I don't see many changes in that department with Matuidi here.
I also find it strange to see him here because he seems like a fit for 3man midfield.
15mln is a good price. A good deal. I was hoping we'd get someone better, though. I don't see us investing in another midfielder next summer too as he's 30 so I expect him to be a starter for 2-3 seasons at least.
I see us getting SMS and switching to 4-3-3 but that's only if we sell Dybala next year. Otherwise I don't see many changes in that department with Matuidi here.
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I saw the guy has played like 3000 minutes plus every season for the last 6-7 years, but is this really true? Not a single game missed to injury?
https://www.transfermarkt.com/blaise-matuidi/verletzungen/spieler/33923
I saw the guy has played like 3000 minutes plus every season for the last 6-7 years, but is this really true? Not a single game missed to injury?
https://www.transfermarkt.com/blaise-matuidi/verletzungen/spieler/33923
I went back a page looking for a youtube video at the moment 4:20 
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Well, now he is jinxed
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Well, now he is jinxed
I was thinking that, but then thought jinx be damned.
Here's a good article on Blaise. http://www.espnfc.com/club/paris-sa...s-become-a-french-hero-at-paris-saint-germain
We need the muscle and endless tracking down. Need to make opposition teams think faster in midfield and rush them to move the ball. Our midfield is so fucking slow opposition midfields have pretty much an open season on us with the time they get. Its bad when Dybala has to track back and try to defend. Will make a big difference.
I was thinking that, but then thought jinx be damned.
Here's a good article on Blaise. http://www.espnfc.com/club/paris-sa...s-become-a-french-hero-at-paris-saint-germain
I know he isn't our first choice but he will do well here its what we need. The less work Pjanic & Khedira & Marchisio need to do on the defensive side of things the more focus/energy they can focus on supplying the attack what they need
15m is not a bad deal for a guy that players for France and has like a sublime injury record. We definitely get the money value for him simply by his consistency
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