Robin Gosens - LB/LWB - Atalanta (4 Viewers)
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You went far back finding that post. I remember I was replying to Andy/bjerknes.
I would welcome a Gosens signing for sure. But it begs the question? Do we really see him as an LB? He is best suited as an LWB/LM who is at best inside the box in end of attacks. He is even more attacking than Cuadrado. Cuadrado is fine with crossing as main attacking avenue. Gosens main style is getting inside the box to get involved in finishing attacks. Off ball alot. He doesnt have a third of Cuadrados dribbling abilities. Tho he is way more dynamic. A machine.
Class but DEFENITELY a system player.
I would welcome a Gosens signing for sure. But it begs the question? Do we really see him as an LB? He is best suited as an LWB/LM who is at best inside the box in end of attacks. He is even more attacking than Cuadrado. Cuadrado is fine with crossing as main attacking avenue. Gosens main style is getting inside the box to get involved in finishing attacks. Off ball alot. He doesnt have a third of Cuadrados dribbling abilities. Tho he is way more dynamic. A machine.
Class but DEFENITELY a system player.
There are more than a few teams playing with 2 very attacking fullbacks. I don't exactly always like it but I don't consider Cuads or Gosens defensively vulnerable like a Hakimi or Cancelo for instance, so why not? As long as we get a real holding midfielder to help out. When needed we can always use the more defensive backup like Failieri (my guess) or Danilo.
The issue isn't playing two attacking fullbacks. Its doable.
The issue might be if Gosens can even play fullback? He has been LM role his entire impressive tenure in Atalanta. And he would be forced to be more on ball then he has been in Atalanta, with us. Because their system is built on the high pressing big waves of synchronisation attacks, short passing and off ball runs by the wide players. What happens when that set up isn't there anymore.
The issue might be if Gosens can even play fullback? He has been LM role his entire impressive tenure in Atalanta. And he would be forced to be more on ball then he has been in Atalanta, with us. Because their system is built on the high pressing big waves of synchronisation attacks, short passing and off ball runs by the wide players. What happens when that set up isn't there anymore.
Yeah, you're right. I assume we'd get a good player even if he's a LB but no way imo we'd get this Atalanta quality level because he surely provides more upfront.
Might be a wild guess, but if Real manages to sign Alaba (I thought it was official but apparently it isn't) I thought we'd move to sign Marcelo and sell Sandro. I have a feeling he'll be our priority and not Gosens.
Might be a wild guess, but if Real manages to sign Alaba (I thought it was official but apparently it isn't) I thought we'd move to sign Marcelo and sell Sandro. I have a feeling he'll be our priority and not Gosens.
They have a system that all the players understand. The only thing that changes for them is that Gosens' backup becomes starter, and there is not the same pressure on him or the replacement buy to win every single game.
Only when Atalanta are obliged to win do we really see how good Gasp and all the players are, but this might never happen because there are bigger teams with larger fan bases and media pressure.
Only when Atalanta are obliged to win do we really see how good Gasp and all the players are, but this might never happen because there are bigger teams with larger fan bases and media pressure.
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