I don't think it should be understated how risky it is to sign a player not only with just 2 goals and 1 assist in the league last season, but an ACL injury in both knees. The difference in risk between him and Maddison is insane relative to their probable price tags.
Nicolò Zaniolo
- Thread starter THFCSPURS19
- Start date
he’s a kulusevski type forward, more creative in nature but definitely plays further up.
ziyech is another good comparison, dybala as well
brendanb50
Well-Known Member
- Jul 21, 2005
- 4,488
- 3,896
Thanks Trix, interesting to know there's something behind the rumours.
Personally i'm a bit underwhelmed - clearly had/has potential and presume Paratici & Conte know him very well (in terms of his abilities) but seems like a bit of a gamble to me with his injuries and whether he'll adapt.
As always i'll put my trust in Conte and this overhaul either way.
SuperPav10
Well-Known Member
- Aug 20, 2013
- 338
- 1,212
Oh dear.
JUSTINSIGNAL
Well-Known Member
- Jul 10, 2008
- 16,034
- 48,777
Agree. Quality player.
I don't understand all the whinging about his injuries. If he doesn't pass a medical of course we won't do the deal.
worcestersauce
"I'm no optimist I'm just a prisoner of hope
- Jan 23, 2006
- 27,009
- 45,321
So we may actually be buying an Italian from Italy.
Timberwolf
Well-Known Member
- Jan 17, 2008
- 10,328
- 50,217
Apparently he's had to adapt his game following his injuries and isn't the same type of player he once was. I think he's bulked up somewhat and lost some of the agility and speed he once had, while getting stronger and more resilient.
He's clearly talented but I don't think he's what we need. He's a good dribbler and can get a goal, but isn't especially creative or much of a passer. Our team is full of runners - we need someone with vision.
His total career goals and assists in Serie A are lower than Maddison got just last season in the Prem. Feel there are many better options here unless it's just a loan with an option if other deals fall through.
Need to understand Conte has never really had a creative CM/Number 10.
Even Eriksen played deeper and had to adjust to Conte's methods. Same with Fabregas.
DodgyLasagne
Well-Known Member
- Aug 3, 2021
- 575
- 3,401
This is a really poor signing from where I'm sitting, sorry to say.
ignoring the awful injury record (which is enough of a factor to not sign him anyways)
-2 goals, 5 assists in Serie A last year... 6 goals, 2 assists in Serie A in 19/20
-runner, dribbler, but plays with his head down (very common complaint from Roma fans)
-not as quick as he once was, uses strength more, tall but lacking explosiveness
-SLOW decision maker, this can't be emphasized enough. Poor vision, needs time to sort his thoughts out
-Not a central player, mainly a winger
-Very one footed (left footed)
ignoring the awful injury record (which is enough of a factor to not sign him anyways)
-2 goals, 5 assists in Serie A last year... 6 goals, 2 assists in Serie A in 19/20
-runner, dribbler, but plays with his head down (very common complaint from Roma fans)
-not as quick as he once was, uses strength more, tall but lacking explosiveness
-SLOW decision maker, this can't be emphasized enough. Poor vision, needs time to sort his thoughts out
-Not a central player, mainly a winger
-Very one footed (left footed)
WiganSpur
Well-Known Member
- Aug 31, 2012
- 16,058
- 32,848
This will be another Lenglet imo. A punt on loan with an option to buy, maybe with someone like Ndombele going the other way as it's known that Mourinho likes him. Can't see it being the main CAM signing. It will mean Gil definitely isn't staying around and will go on loan or out permanently.
Underwhelming of course if it's the main target but don't think it is.
Underwhelming of course if it's the main target but don't think it is.
MightyModric
Well-Known Member
- May 29, 2011
- 1,147
- 3,201
Really not sure on this one
Ron Burgundy
SC Supporter
- Jun 19, 2008
- 7,758
- 23,458
I'm 100% with you - I'm really, really unsure about this
We've taken our Serie A obsession to another level
Guntz
Loves a good meme/gif
- Aug 15, 2011
- 7,422
- 55,371
Yeah, I know. But Zaniolo isn't going to spread passes all over the pitch.
We desperately need someone who can pass the ball - we have enough runners already.
coy-spurs1882
Well-Known Member
- Aug 31, 2012
- 4,015
- 10,537
only if they take Ndombele
paulcumpstone
Well-Known Member
- Jul 17, 2008
- 8,781
- 10,892
Would be up there with the worst signings made this summer. Never fit, not particularly good at anything, not suited to the prem. Be a deadweight we would be trying to move next summer. We must have some seriously shit scouts
Trix
Well-Known Member
- Jul 29, 2004
- 19,666
- 332,006
Not the scouts at all. The deal would have to suit, but Conte is very keen. That's good enough for me.
Tucker
Shitehawk
- Jul 15, 2013
- 31,540
- 147,631
Who does he play for?
Similar threads
