Zakaria will never replace Rabiot - Zakaria cant use left foot to save his life, wont ever play on the left side. He is bought to play at right side of the pitch, either as RCM or right sided CDM in double pivot.
Why though? Pellegrini is left footed and only plays there, while MdS can use his left foot quite well even though he is right footed.
On Locatelli i agree and this is something i want to see, either double pivot with him and Zakaria or a midfield of Zakaria - Arthur - Locatelli. Just saying Zakaria isnt a direct replacement for that LCM or left winger spot - however u want to call it.
Why though? Pellegrini is left footed and only plays there, while MdS can use his left foot quite well even though he is right footed.
On Locatelli i agree and this is something i want to see, either double pivot with him and Zakaria or a midfield of Zakaria - Arthur - Locatelli. Just saying Zakaria isnt a direct replacement for that LCM or left winger spot - however u want to call it.
yeah, thats true - he is good at that LB spot until he gets pressed and has to decide fast, like yesterday, but that doesnt really change the fact that Zakaria is almost completely one footed and it would probably be disaster playing him on the left. In midifield u have to decide even faster.
it's gonna be long. we're missing both him and mckennie, different players with different characteristics. god, i want 2 good mids so badly this summer.
it's gonna be long. we're missing both him and mckennie, different players with different characteristics. god, i want 2 good mids so badly this summer.