Summer Mercato Thread 2020-21 (48 Viewers)
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He is not fast indeed, a lanky average speed type of fullback, but wtih fantastic cross, and decent passing. Defending isnt his forte (he is a natural wingback really), but he is ok at it. Indeed had terrible game vs West brom (as did Thiago Silva). Lampard looking for scaepgoats if he puts it on his players, their whole defensive organisation is a mess. Leaking nonstop under his tenure.
alonso was pretty stable for years, much better than some of our rumored targets like emerson, or mds for that matter. he's already 29, so i wouldn't buy him, but a dry loan for a year with an option for a 2nd could work just fine. lampard recently dropped him as he went straight in the team bus after his sub vs west brom, he wasn't even in the squad vs spurs tonight, they probably want him out, so a loan offer could work for all parties.
would be the definition of a meh signing though
would be the definition of a meh signing though
Its defenitely all around meh signing, but functionally speaking he is a wingback who can cross and pass, and gives added depth in a formation that uses such a player like Pirlos. I prefer him over getting on loan over someone like Emerson or keeping MDS. It would a be typical end of transfer window stop gap solution.
Ofcourse Gosens or Telles would be much more preferable, but unlikely.
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Pellegrini is not good. I would be fine if we kept him for depth since we had no one else, but if we are replacing that spot, litterally anyone we can get will be at minimum/at worst his level or more likely better. Since he is young, he is better of being loaned and improving his stock.
Ofcourse Gosens or Telles would be much more preferable, but unlikely.
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Pellegrini is not good. I would be fine if we kept him for depth since we had no one else, but if we are replacing that spot, litterally anyone we can get will be at minimum/at worst his level or more likely better. Since he is young, he is better of being loaned and improving his stock.
nah, pellegrini is nowhere near consistent enough for juventus. he's talented, he started last season in a pretty good form, but faded quickly once his team's form declined. as a depth option, he could have been fine, and i was a bit surprised when we loaned him out, but pirlo's right, frabotta can get the job done just as well.
alonso is on a completely different level when it comes to experience, consistency, passing and crossing.
btw i'd still prefer gosens for the sandro backup role.
alonso is on a completely different level when it comes to experience, consistency, passing and crossing.
btw i'd still prefer gosens for the sandro backup role.
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