Nelson Semedo

[Japhet]

I'd pass up on Semedo. We need a full back that can defend first and foremost. We've seen this season that Tripp doesn't cut it defensively and made several individual mistakes costing goals and points.

Semedo's very decent defensively and very quick also. I agree That I'd rather start off with a FB who can defend rather than one who can attack first and foremost though.

 

[arunspurs]

I would pass up on Semedo. His level has gone a bit down. It could be because of the Barca style football doesnt suit him. His best is when playing counter attack football. While we could do a try with him in our side, we got to be careful

My personal preference is to replace Trippier with another homegrown. Wan Bissaka is first choice & if he is just too expensive then I would buy Max Aarons instead. Aarons looks a better suited RB for English football and he shows all qualities of a top RB.

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

I would pass up on Semedo. His level has gone a bit down. It could be because of the Barca style football doesnt suit him. His best is when playing counter attack football. While we could do a try with him in our side, we got to be careful

My personal preference is to replace Trippier with another homegrown. Wan Bissaka is first choice & if he is just too expensive then I would buy Max Aarons instead. Aarons looks a better suited RB for English football and he shows all qualities of a top RB.

Norwich wont sell Aarons and he lacks Semedo’s physicality

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

The thing is we don’t really know what Aurier is like, other than another injury troubled player. Not very often does a player fit straight in when from abroad and then have to settle for rotation every week.

We know he’s a bit of a hot head due to a night in the sell, and has suffered a couple of injuries, but his performance has been better than last season.

We do know that he isn’t as quick as Walker and is prone to poor decision making that lead to penalties (Madrid away last year) or goal chances (Burnley away this year). I’ve said before I prefer him to Trippier but that is a low bar for everyone except Trippier’s agent Paolo.

 

[Lighty64]

We do know that he isn’t as quick as Walker and is prone to poor decision making that lead to penalties (Madrid away last year) or goal chances (Burnley away this year). I’ve said before I prefer him to Trippier but that is a low bar for everyone except Trippier’s agent Paolo.

oh 1st season I agree 2-3 reckless pens, this season none. he made the wrong choice trying to hook it away v Burnley and most probably should of nodded it down. the thing is every single defender in the country will make an error at sometime during a season. even VVD missed a header back and the team scored.

if he could get fit over the summer I'd be tempted to give him 1 more season, but wouldn't be unhappy with a rotation if he can get used to it with AWB, and KWP (have my doubts)

 

[arunspurs]

Norwich wont sell Aarons and he lacks Semedo’s physicality

Every club has a price for any player. Question is how do we see this RB spot. If we want a HG player, there are only 2 standout choices available IMO - Wan Bissaka & Aarons. Ofcourse, when it comes to financials you never know.

As for as physicality, completely disagree. Aarons has come through hard championship season where tackles fly in most games. Semedo comparatively , is spoiled in Barca's possession football & a relatively soft league. Morever, Aarons is 6 years younger, so lot of time to still develop.

 

[arunspurs]

My other out of the box approach on RB is....if we do get proper CMs in the squad this summer like Ndombele & one more CM, we could potentially move Sissoko to RB/RWB. This is not a new position for him & has played some minutes in it. We need energy down the wings & defensive mindset. And Sissoko IMO ticks those boxes. Almost this whole season, he babysat Trippier in RW and at times babysitting Aurier & KWP too. Moving Sissoko to RWB, also gives space for KWP to eventually grow.

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

My other out of the box approach on RB is....if we do get proper CMs in the squad this summer like Ndombele & one more CM, we could potentially move Sissoko to RB/RWB. This is not a new position for him & has played some minutes in it. We need energy down the wings & defensive mindset. And Sissoko IMO ticks those boxes. Almost this whole season, he has babysat Trippier in RW and at times babysitting Aurier & KWP too. Moving Sissoko to RWB, also gives space for KWP to eventually grow.

I suggested this in the Trippier thread and got laughed out of court. If we upgrade the midfield it makes huge sense.

 

[ardiles&villa]

When we played them in Europe this season he was the weak link. Pass.

 

[Ekmek]

Doesn’t that sum up the entire Barca team?

You are absolutely right. But I also thought it was quite clear what his strengths were. He was much better coming on defending in the first game than trying to create, going forward in the second.

 

[daryl hannah]

You are absolutely right. But I also thought it was quite clear what his strengths were. He was much better coming on defending in the first game than trying to create, going forward in the second.

The portuguese Walker?

 

[Hercules]

The portuguese Walker?

He is better

 

[Japhet]

He is better

He's the player i really wanted us to get when Walker left but then Barca rocked up and it was game over.

 

[frost14]

My other out of the box approach on RB is....if we do get proper CMs in the squad this summer like Ndombele & one more CM, we could potentially move Sissoko to RB/RWB. This is not a new position for him & has played some minutes in it. We need energy down the wings & defensive mindset. And Sissoko IMO ticks those boxes. Almost this whole season, he babysat Trippier in RW and at times babysitting Aurier & KWP too. Moving Sissoko to RWB, also gives space for KWP to eventually grow.

That might actually be a great call.

 

[Japhet]

My other out of the box approach on RB is....if we do get proper CMs in the squad this summer like Ndombele & one more CM, we could potentially move Sissoko to RB/RWB. This is not a new position for him & has played some minutes in it. We need energy down the wings & defensive mindset. And Sissoko IMO ticks those boxes. Almost this whole season, he babysat Trippier in RW and at times babysitting Aurier & KWP too. Moving Sissoko to RWB, also gives space for KWP to eventually grow.

Not for me. Sissoko was dreadful when he played on the flank and only came good when he was moved infield. Apart from that, you can't just plonk a player at RWB because they are quick and strong. They have to know how to play the position and it's something Trippier didn't manage to get to grips with last season even though he's played there his entire career. It's even more imperative that the back line operate as one when you play as high a defensive line as we do. If Trippier goes I want a proper RB who knows what they're doing.

 

[Guntz]

My other out of the box approach on RB is....if we do get proper CMs in the squad this summer like Ndombele & one more CM, we could potentially move Sissoko to RB/RWB. This is not a new position for him & has played some minutes in it. We need energy down the wings & defensive mindset. And Sissoko IMO ticks those boxes. Almost this whole season, he babysat Trippier in RW and at times babysitting Aurier & KWP too. Moving Sissoko to RWB, also gives space for KWP to eventually grow.

Sissoko has probably just had the best season in his career playing CM, makes no sense to shift him to RB when he’s just got his mojo back.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

He is better

You trying to soften us up for something, Herc?

Rhetorical, of course, I value my ringpiece.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Wouldn't be my first choice, but I'd happily take him. Any RB that can get up and down and defend well one on one against top wingers is what we need.

We need to bridge the gap in goals to City and Liverpool but the key to that will be shoring up defensively as much as adding attackers, and that is where midfield and FB upgrades come in. Be more solid defensively by snuffing counters (which I think Semedo would be good for) and you have less tight and evenly contested games, which should in turn lead to a higher GD. Top 6 games are also key these days and that's where defensive weaknesses get found out.

Right now for what we need I'd put athleticism and defensive ability ahead of attacking prowess when looking for targets. If players are dedicated they should be able to improve crossing and passing.

I'm still pro-AWB for this reason, but I'd happily take Semedo if that's not possible.

 

[arunspurs]

Sissoko has probably just had the best season in his career playing CM, makes no sense to shift him to RB when he’s just got his mojo back.

He isnt going to do anything different ? He still going to patrol the right wing, like he has done. Poch played Dier in RB & CB first season & then moved him to CM , and he had a better season. There is nothing to suggest that Sissoko will lose it. If anything, his brilliant form is down to him believing in himself & having that confidence when he goes to the pitch.
I am only suggesting to move to a position where he more or less plays anyway , that too, only if we get a better CM than him. And I believe Ndombele is better talent-wise. If we buy Ndombele, I would go with Ndombele, Winks in CM and Sissoko at RB/RWB.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

@arunspurs have you ever seen Sissoko cross a ball?