++ [ originally posted by Ian ] ++
Well, you've either got to take it one way or the other. Either they are forwards or they are wingers. You say that Zlatan plays as the lone forward, but that's just not true, especially because of the fluid style which Ajax plays.
No it's not true. The wingers play a very advanced role.
++ [ originally posted by Ian ] ++
But that's simply not true. Zlatan does not play in the advanced forward role like Trezeguet does. Your argument is based on the assumption that since Zlatan plays in the centre of a 3 man forward line, that he is the target man. In reality, Zlatan drops back to collect balls and distribute as well as going forward to take crosses and through balls from the "wingers" and midfielders. Because he has those other abilities, he would be far more effective that Trezeguet, if he were played in the same way. If you put Zlatan up top and task him only with scoring, then he'll be able ot use his vision, running, and dribbling to score more than to create for other players. Basically, with a player like Zlatan there is a mixture of forward and playmaker in him, and with Ajax, the mixture is something like 50-50. My assertion is that if we asked him to change the balance to 70-30 in favour of scoring, he would score a lot more goals.
No! My arguement is not based on the formation. Like i've stated so many times now, i see Ajax play every week!! Yes he drops back to collect the ball and he playes in the build up. But he has the most advanced role in the team. I don't agree about Zlatan being a playmaker though, sure he's a dribbler etc. He does not control the play and he's not a real passer.
As I also stated before, Zlatan wants to score more and play in an role closer to the opposing goal and Koeman has aknowledged this and plays him in a very advanced role. Still he doesn't score THAT much.
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On the other hand, Zlatan would be just as riksy as the other buys:
Bonera, he's just not good enough.
Ferrari, inconsistent. Sure he is great at the moment, Parma concede a lot of goals too though. + he had a bad start to the season.
Kapo, we just bought him because he is free. There are much better omf's or left wingers out there.
Gilardino, could possible be just a one season wonder. Could turn out to be another Di Vaio.
Vieri.
1. Old
2. Expensive
3. Moans
4. Will be in Gilardino's way.
5. Over the top?
All in all:
I'd like all those player, I just think they might not be good enough...