Douglas Costa - AM RL - Bayern Munich (89 Viewers)
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I tend to agree.
That said, they are much fewer than even 10 yrs ago.
This link gives weight to the argument that they are a dying breed.
http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/03/13/wingers/
That said, they are much fewer than even 10 yrs ago.
This link gives weight to the argument that they are a dying breed.
http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/03/13/wingers/
comments and "brilliant signing" posts after he decimates some random left back, followed by the "piece of crap" posts two weeks later, because that's what you get with these type of players. Cuadrado is the same.
Until we'll hate him ofc. 
Douglas has flaws, and if it shows in the late CL stage, even if he does great in Serie A, I expect the common backslash a player gets when it happens.
People will not look at what he globally achieved, just how he failed during one or two games.
I don't point fingers at anyone, it's like that everywhere about most signings, unless you buy somebody that is sure to do good in almost every important games. It's rare.
It's also sad, because people in general tend to easily forget what was good.
I am not a fan of Costa, but since it seems almost done, let's hope he performs.
Im thrilled about this signing. He is a player we lack and his directness and pace will give us a new dimension. Cuadrado has been good but he has always been missing something. I am hoping Douglas Costa can become our new Nedved. Also of wend get Bernardeschi I think it will be a great summer. Bernardeschi seems to have great work ethic, intelligence and passing. I think our team will be fantastic with both of them in the squad. I'm also excited about Schick
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. And he played above his level.I don't see similarities with Nedved, but I'm definitely in favour of his directness. I'm only concerned that with unpredictable players you get a mixed bag. The essence of a winger is that they are players tasked with beating opponents directly, maybe more so than other roles, but it's also easy for them to stay on the fringes of the game. Whether it's Douglas Costa or somebody else it's important that we heavily utilise these wingers if we are to play them.
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