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Cornpattbuck
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Definitely. ?
snakehipsspurs
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Totally agree, wish we’d swoop early for him this summer and even overpay his current rate to get him.
He has got the rare ability to carry the ball at speed while also being aware of his surroundings. You rarely see him going down blind alleys and making poor decisions, which is rare for a young midfielder in his mould. And his underlying goal scoring numbers from midfield are elite already.
In our system in the Hojberg role he’d be a dynamic box to box midfielder and a potential star.
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Sure he looks a good player but can he play RWB though? 
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I've seen a lot of people talking about Tielemans' athleticism. In my opinion, it is not necessarily a problem for us. Jorginho has the athleticism of a granny but the quality/compactness of Tuchel's system compensates for this most of the time. Additionally, he plays next to either Kova or Kante who cover loads of ground. It's the same for us with Winks and would be the same with Tielemans. Winks and Hojbjerg is a weak pivot because neither Winks or Hojbjerg are great athletes, so despite the compactness of our system they suffer. However, when one of them is paired with Bentancur they look a lot better because Bentancur covers loads of ground and is surprisingly athletic. It would be the same with Tielemans. Pair Tielemans with Hojbjerg/Winks and we'd have issues. Pair him with someone more athletic and he would be fine and as a team we would benefit massively from his technical level and ball striking which is better than all of our other midfielders.
Fair point.
In games against lesser teams, there wont be the need to press as hard, the key will be more quality on the ball.
In the big games, play Bentancur + Skipp/Hojbjerg.
snakehipsspurs
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This graph is great for seeing how dominant Kane is. But can’t help but think Toney would be outstanding business as our extra striker. He has the ability to play off the shoulder or could come deep. Would love to see defences figure us what to do with him and our front three’s movement
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I did agree with this post but the more I think about it, he’s absolutely quality on the ball and would provide flexibility formationally. He certainly fits in with what Conte has done in the past with a 3 man midfield. It’s actually interesting that he’s found so much success in Leicester’s midfield 2 since he entered the league, because the reason I agree with this post is that I think he’s a terrible fit for Conte’s midfield 2. Numerous athletic deficiencies and doesn’t cover much ground. I do think there are some stamina issues as well. However, with upwards of 55 games next season, he’s certainly a great option to have with his on-ball quality and will play plenty of games, and as I said, I like him in a 3 and I’d assume if we get him we’ll be seeing more of the 352. As I think his deficiencies would be masked and strengths amplified playing that way. He wants to leave, and with a year left on his deal, means he’ll be cheap for someone of his technical ability.
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The problem with this is Conte has been very clear through his career that he want a “reference point” number 9 in his system.
I don’t know who could come in and fulfil that role behind Kane. I quite like Nunez but after reading this Sun article that he has a history of knee problems I would stay the hell away at the price quoted this summer.
Rise of Benfica's Darwin Nunez, from surgeries & tears to being Liverpool target
DARWIN NUNEZ is set to be the face of one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas with Liverpool now leading the race to land the in-demand striker. West Ham came close to snapping up the Benfica st…
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danielneeds
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In no way is he like Ndombele. He’s been a top performer in this league since he signed for them. Like many players he has strengths and weaknesses and needs the correct blend of midfielders around him to perform best.
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Yeah Molina looks mustard. He reminded me of Carlos Tevez before I even knew he was Argentinian. He’s got that bull terrier type never give up on a ball type of attitude and loads of ability to back it up. Him and Spence are my top “realistic” picks. I want footballers, not more donkeys with no brain or ability. Spence has pace, flair and ability in spades and I back Conte to get the best out of him
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Also shows what a good young player Joao Pedro is. Lots of Watford fans and players rave about him. Danny Rose said in an interview when asked who shocked him the most at Watford with their ability that Joao Pedro was the player that stood out
dtxspurs
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Yeah, I always find it funny he's the one Poch gets chastised for and I find him pretty overrated as well.
I think he'd be a disaster in a midfield 2. Would be interesting in a three but is he creative enough for that? Or I guess the balance of he and Bentancur would be creative enough to offset Kulusevski coming off the field?
Ben "frigging legend" Foster always heaps massive praise on him aswell.
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his run and shot at the weekend was Giggs vs Arsenal esque. Thank God Hugo is better than Seaman.
I was really impressed with him it was almost more worrying when he was on the ball than Coutinho.
snakehipsspurs
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Yeah big fan of him too, but think his numbers are skewed here by not playing as an out-and-out striker, and more of wide forward or even winger. He is more Son that Kane in comparison, but think he is a massive talent.
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To those that have watched Ginter more then myself over the years, what would your opinions be if we were to bring him in on a free as cover for Dier and Romero, which would allow us to sell both Sanchez and Rodon and generate some money towards the top LCB option?
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It’s not the most compelling argument though is it?
And when you think out points dropped against Burnley, Southampton and wolves surely that’s exactly the games where he could be exposed a La winks?
And for that reason, I’m out
delawarespur
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A solid player with passing range, straight line speed is there, not so much on the turn. He’s actually very similar to Dier, who has improved in the back 3. Ginter would be fine cover/competition. Not exciting, but experienced and reliable who will be a positive in the build up. And for free, I don’t see a downside except adding a non-HG player to the team and the fact I see Rodon as fine cover as well in the CCB position.
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If we went 352 that would almost certainly mean dropping Kulusevski for Tielemans which would be crazy. I think Conte will stick with 2 in CM who are real workhorses an I'd be very happy with Laimer as an option. Swap Laimer in for Winks and we'd have Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Laimer, Skipp and Sarr which isn't too shabby.
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