Nicolò Zaniolo
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Hoddle&Waddle
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I read an article a few days ago that said Conte was really impressed with him and he wont be loaned out.
Timberwolf
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Yeah it's funny how it works sometimes.
I've definitely been critical of Hojbjerg before as he can be a bit clunky and lacks the finesse of other midfielders, but he keeps popping up with great passes and nicking the odd goal.
Feel like the attacking side of his game can go under the radar sometimes and gets taken for granted cos he's not the most smooth or consistent passer yet over the course of a season he's actually up there with the best CMs in the league in terms of goals, assists, chance creation, etc.
His problem is he’s not quick and sharp with his decision making like bentancur it’s why u see him give away the ball so much with simple 5 yard passes because he gets pressured but when he’s got time and space he can play a perfect 30 yard pass, he’s frustrating at times but very effective.
fishhhandaricecake
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Great post spot on.
Not in open play. Just doesn't matter what end he is at, free kicks are not his thing.
I would be very surprised to see Zaniolo as a wing back option unless necessary. I think he would provide depth further forward and could be the kind of player needed when teams sit back funnily enough like Roma did against us.
FloridaSpur
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He will play where Kulu does.
Richarlison seldom played on the right for Everton with almost equal games / time played on the left (Son) or up the middle (Kane). At Roma he played a similar role to Kulu and was particularly good in the EL with two goals and three assists in seven starts. But he can play deeper, and the video shows quite ofter he will pick the ball up from central midfield.
This is why Conte wants him adaptable, quick, tricky and links up play well.
If he signs then this will give Conte quality options in almost every position, and a squad strength that we have to go back to the days of Burkinshaw to see.
Excellent article here:
Nicolo Zaniolo interview: 'I'm back to being... a footballer'
Zaniolo shot to teenage stardom before injuries stalled his progress. Roma and Italian football are glad he's back - they need him
theathletic.com
fletch82
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OK I'm a tad confused now I don't know anything about this lad I have deliberately not watched any vids comps of him but...
I just caved and watched that last one and I thought he was.....
A fat old bloke with a wooden leg who had the general movement of a drugged up sloth ? on a bad day and smelled of old lady wee and soot and we only wanted him because his mums fit or something similar.
Not sure who that vid is of but surely there is some kind of mistake. ??
I just caved and watched that last one and I thought he was.....
A fat old bloke with a wooden leg who had the general movement of a drugged up sloth ? on a bad day and smelled of old lady wee and soot and we only wanted him because his mums fit or something similar.
Not sure who that vid is of but surely there is some kind of mistake. ??
glacierSpurs
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He will play where Kulu does.
Richarlison seldom played on the right for Everton with almost equal games / time played on the left (Son) or up the middle (Kane). At Roma he played a similar role to Kulu and was particularly good in the EL with two goals and three assists in seven starts. But he can play deeper, and the video shows quite ofter he will pick the ball up from central midfield.
This is why Conte wants him adaptable, quick, tricky and links up play well.
If he signs then this will give Conte quality options in almost every position, and a squad strength that we have to go back to the days of Burkinshaw to see.
Excellent article here:
Nicolo Zaniolo interview: 'I'm back to being... a footballer'
Zaniolo shot to teenage stardom before injuries stalled his progress. Roma and Italian football are glad he's back - they need him
He plays with such force in his runs and deceleration. I seriously feel for his knees from those impact...
But I think can see Conte's reasons for wanting him. Him and Kulu will be such fantastic wild cards for us on their days. Is actually quite exciting.
ComfortablyNumb
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Deki is hardly a wildcard, he’s mainstream for Conte’s approach. Every day is a Deki day…
Chello90
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They won't be selling him imo. All reports this morning were mourinho was blocking the deal and rumblings of a new deal (I know...via twitter)
ButchCassidy
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If the next men up are still Paqueta and Maddison, fine by me!
It doesn't
EastUpperDK82
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Okay... if anyone has live pictures of this friendly... could you please watch if he waves goodbye to the fans in the end ? ?
Reece_Spurs
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Body language experts on here will be relishing watching this game
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