probably should have kept him, but it is what it is, from the players we could sell, he can fetch the highest fee, so its no brainer if 40m + offer comes in.
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Hmm. Personally, I'd try to field the best team. Demiral isn't part of that.
Of course, young(er) players need playing time to improve. So I'm not necessarily against that, if the young player in question is a "hot prospect". Someone like De Ligt, for example. Or maybe Kulusevski, who has probably gotten more minutes than "deserved" based on his performances.
But Demiral? What is so great about him, that you'd willingly weaken the team just to give him more minutes? I don't see it.
Of course, young(er) players need playing time to improve. So I'm not necessarily against that, if the young player in question is a "hot prospect". Someone like De Ligt, for example. Or maybe Kulusevski, who has probably gotten more minutes than "deserved" based on his performances.
But Demiral? What is so great about him, that you'd willingly weaken the team just to give him more minutes? I don't see it.
i think that most of us realize that he's a very talented, 'classic' cb: rough, ruthless, physical, full of grinta, with great timing. he's basically a young chiellini, with better tackling and shittier passing.
he gets the criticism based on one thing: his injuries. he lacks playtime, he's rusty af, so his timing falls apart, late and mistimed tackles become an issue. it's all right. all he probably needs is a proper pre-season.
he'll still get sold, only because he's one of the most obvious players to sell when we need some plusvalenza. there's not a single player besides him whose sale would result in a 40m plusvalenza. we're full of overpaid and/or expensive players unfortunately.
he gets the criticism based on one thing: his injuries. he lacks playtime, he's rusty af, so his timing falls apart, late and mistimed tackles become an issue. it's all right. all he probably needs is a proper pre-season.
he'll still get sold, only because he's one of the most obvious players to sell when we need some plusvalenza. there's not a single player besides him whose sale would result in a 40m plusvalenza. we're full of overpaid and/or expensive players unfortunately.
Yes, Ive seen young Chiellini and he was on entirely different level than Demiral. I can see some similarities as they both like rushing into tackles, gritty, very physical but Chiellini read the game better and seemed more intelligent, which allowed him to advance further in his career.
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Some aspects can, others cannot. Unfortunately Demiral cant gain 50 IQ points more with age. And yes, Chiellini is still far better defender.
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I wouldnt sell him unless big offer arrives, as we have other priorities but he isnt as reliable defender as some make it sound.
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Some aspects can, others cannot. Unfortunately Demiral cant gain 50 IQ points more with age. And yes, Chiellini is still far better defender.
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I wouldnt sell him unless big offer arrives, as we have other priorities but he isnt as reliable defender as some make it sound.
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Think the guy has potential but if 40 million is the price than hopefully management can get some MF players. Though another CB could be needed. Curious if a team will pay lots of cash for a Demiral, maybe they believe he could become something special? And Juve might be giving up on the wrong player(s)?
Yes Ramsey, Rabiot, Berna, etc etc have big salaries but nobody knocking on Juve's door for them. The guy has #3's type mentality and like to see him stay. Get rid of real garage before this guy.
Yes Ramsey, Rabiot, Berna, etc etc have big salaries but nobody knocking on Juve's door for them. The guy has #3's type mentality and like to see him stay. Get rid of real garage before this guy.
