mil1lion
This is the place to be
- May 7, 2004
- 42,490
- 78,064
Like Son?
Antonio Nusa
- Thread starter cooperman
- Start date
THOWIG
Well-Known Member
- Feb 14, 2005
- 6,504
- 8,357
Nope not what I’m saying. Think people need to calm down. Not against signing Nusa, but we need a finished article. Our forwards were miles off tonight.
- Jan 14, 2004
- 15,105
- 9,122
- Staff
- #1,343
Well we need both. I’m not sure that was the problem tonight though.
I’m all for signing unfinished prospects that can grow with us as we tend to do a better job of unearthing them than we do the finished product. An on form Deki and having Son available is pretty good for now but we do need another top quality option.
- Jan 14, 2004
- 15,105
- 9,122
- Staff
- #1,344
To be fair, I think Johnson is a project and Werner actually made some pretty good runs tonight. I think he’ll come good, even if he is limited.
It’s definitely an area where we appear to be weak compared to the rest of the pitch.
Ghost Hardware
Well-Known Member
- Aug 31, 2012
- 18,326
- 63,028
And to a lesser degree Solomon. I know he hasn’t pulled up any trees yet but the reality is he is one of our senior wingers. Not only that Ange said himself that he was just starting to grasp the system when he got injured. We still don’t have a clue how effective he can be. He has had dominating performances against the likes of of RM in the CL so he shouldn’t be dismissed.
Nusa would be a phenomenal long term purchase and I hope we get him but we can’t be pinning our hopes on an 18 year old no matter how good he is.
Reality is we are in a rebuild and we are not a club that is likely to spend large on proven talents. With that in mind players like Nusa make a lot of sense in the same way Udogie and Sarr did when we first purchased them but exceptions needs to be kept in check.
Last edited:
Ghost Hardware
Well-Known Member
- Aug 31, 2012
- 18,326
- 63,028
There is nothing more I would love then for us to go out and slap down the money for Kvaratskhelia or Nico Williams but it’s just not how we do things unfortunately. I think we just have hope we uncover the next Kvara at this point.
Last edited:
mil1lion
This is the place to be
- May 7, 2004
- 42,490
- 78,064
So we missed him tonight but still need that long term replacement like Nusa
RJR1949
Well-Known Member
- Jan 31, 2013
- 933
- 5,279
Son and Kulusevski are pretty good wide players.
- Jan 14, 2004
- 15,105
- 9,122
- Staff
- #1,349
Yeh I said that in my previous post. I totally agree but it’d be good to have another really top class alternative. Someone that offers something different but is also ready, rather than being a project. I do think all of our options will look better with our best midfield on the pitch though.
THOWIG
Well-Known Member
- Feb 14, 2005
- 6,504
- 8,357
But that is the difference isn’t it. Hopefully we sign someone or have someone who can be that player.
What Lies Beneath
Expectation is the root of all heartache
- Jul 29, 2011
- 1,189
- 60,180
Tottenham's performance will fluctuate as the team adapts to new tactical focuses. Nusa will be an option we don’t have a winger that can isolate full backs and float into several positions we have so many static wingers atm onto really kulu can do it. We are also lacking that proper 6 who can manipulate the tempo and strangle possession if bissouma can find form again we will be fine but we need another option there.
What Lies Beneath
Expectation is the root of all heartache
- Jul 29, 2011
- 1,189
- 60,180
We have been spoilt by Kane and that’s the ceiling as it’s fresh . Expectations have been raised so quickly due to the attractive football and right now we are lacking bite in that front line but the midfield for me is a lot more concerning there not quick enough in transitions and unless we have a creative 8-10 we struggle need more from that area .
Totally agree, today the midfield was a bigger issue than the front three.
Ginola+Tonic
Well-Known Member
- Aug 27, 2021
- 1,423
- 9,110
quietly confIrming Nusa
NickHSpurs
Well-Known Member
- Mar 14, 2004
- 13,636
- 11,912
I keep telling people how key Sarr is to our system, there is a very noticeable drop-off every time he doesn’t play. We need someone as backup for him badly, it’s why I think Gallagher would fit.
nedley
John Duncan's Love Child
- Jul 28, 2006
- 13,970
- 28,106
Like whom?
FrankSpencer
Well-Known Member
- May 23, 2007
- 1,237
- 4,133
I don’t see us spending £40m+ for a rotation option, as much as I think he’d be a good fit.
- Jun 5, 2004
- 32,221
- 64,290
- Staff
- #1,358
Not had to wait for a drop this long since that time I was constipated after flight to New Zealand.Hahajokes aside . I have a treat for the itk thread soon but can’t drop it yet . One of my best to date I would say .
Although he would be an option for 2 positions (Sarr & Maddison) which is a positive.
Japhet
Well-Known Member
- Aug 30, 2010
- 19,277
- 57,638
Common enough for anyone playing City. We couldn't quite get it together going forward but we lacked our most creative passers and had 2 relative newcomers on the flanks. Our FBs were pushed back more than usual and couldn't join in. We got in a few decent(ish) positions but the right pass wasn't there. Werner made some great moves but wasn't found and Johnson fluffed a couple of opportunities to get decent balls into the box. Richy huffed and puffed but came up empty. It's exactly the sort of game where Kane used to drop deep and find killer passes.
