Cheers - so basically Sissoko mk2. i dont even think it is an issue that Sissoko is out. We have enough in there as long as we get a DM which seems unlikely at this juncture.
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Cheers - so basically Sissoko mk2. i dont even think it is an issue that Sissoko is out. We have enough in there as long as we get a DM which seems unlikely at this juncture.
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Gedson Fernandes: West Ham agent turns up at house - Tottenham using Mendes and Pinho to push deal - Sport Witness
Towards the end of 2019 it was reported in Portugal that Gedson Fernandes had left his agent Miguel Pinho to be represented by Pini Zahavi instead. As transfers claims grew around the player last week, with much of it seeming like complete nonsense fed to the media for hype, the agent issue was...
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Gedson Fernandes: West Ham agent turns up at house - Tottenham using Mendes and Pinho to push deal - Sport Witness
Towards the end of 2019 it was reported in Portugal that Gedson Fernandes had left his agent Miguel Pinho to be represented by Pini Zahavi instead. As transfers claims grew around the player last week, with much of it seeming like complete nonsense fed to the media for hype, the agent issue was...
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King of the Lane
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I see him as a Sissoko replacement. He will not be a DM.
Makes sense I guess especially considering Sissoko's age.
Makes sense I guess especially considering Sissoko's age.
ajspurs
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Thought this was a little bit informative, for those who want to know a bit more about him. Particularly like how it says he rarely passes backwards.
www.skysports.com
Where does he play?
He joined Benfica's youth system in 2009 and was promoted to the first-team squad for the the start of 2018/19, promptly earning his senior international debut - having represented his country at youth levels.
In that breakout league campaign, Fernandes played either side of central midfield and clocked 1,044 minutes. This term, he has racked up just 215 minutes so far, primarily deployed as an attacking right midfielder.
The graphic below shows his heatmap and key stats from last season, revealing how he typically prefers to work midway inside the opposition half but also drops deeper.
His key attribute is running with the ball, frequently being fouled and winning free-kicks - but he also provides midfield mettle with an above-average number of duels won and forward-thinking distribution.
The touch map below elaborates on the above, revealing how he rarely enters the penalty box but operates deeper in the opposition's half and works into wider areas, while the passing sonar indicates he rarely passes backwards.
Those tendencies play out in his shot map for 2018/19, too. He took only six shots inside the box but attempted 10 from range - all typically coming from the right-of-centre area, with a distance of about 25 yards.
Gedson Fernandes: What will midfielder bring to Tottenham?
Tottenham sign 21-year-old on 18-month loan from Benfica with option to buy
Where does he play?
He joined Benfica's youth system in 2009 and was promoted to the first-team squad for the the start of 2018/19, promptly earning his senior international debut - having represented his country at youth levels.
In that breakout league campaign, Fernandes played either side of central midfield and clocked 1,044 minutes. This term, he has racked up just 215 minutes so far, primarily deployed as an attacking right midfielder.
The graphic below shows his heatmap and key stats from last season, revealing how he typically prefers to work midway inside the opposition half but also drops deeper.
His key attribute is running with the ball, frequently being fouled and winning free-kicks - but he also provides midfield mettle with an above-average number of duels won and forward-thinking distribution.
The touch map below elaborates on the above, revealing how he rarely enters the penalty box but operates deeper in the opposition's half and works into wider areas, while the passing sonar indicates he rarely passes backwards.
Those tendencies play out in his shot map for 2018/19, too. He took only six shots inside the box but attempted 10 from range - all typically coming from the right-of-centre area, with a distance of about 25 yards.
Martinhotspur
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In all honesty if you looked on this forum at the player threads you would wonder how we won a match. Players described as shite and donkeys. So let's take the Benfica fans comment with a pinch of salt and if we do sign maybe give him a chance before jumping on his back.
Dynamo Kyiv UEFA U19 - SL Benfica Youth League, Oct 19, 2016 - UEFA Youth League - Match sheet
This is the match sheet of the UEFA Youth League game between Dynamo Kyiv UEFA U19 and SL Benfica Youth League on Oct 19, 2016.
he has played at RB before only once
worcestersauce
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Be honest, could anyone ever replace Sissoko?
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I’m excited about this, but let’s be honest it’s a punt on a wonderkid whose star has waned a bit. Now we get 18 months to coach him up and get him back on track. If it works, we’re geniuses, if not then nothing really lost.
This feels like an opportunistic move, but in a good way.
This feels like an opportunistic move, but in a good way.
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There’s going to be an option to buy. It’s not a loan for Benfica to develop him - it’s essentially us ‘trying him out’ to see if we want him permanently, and makes perfect sense given our limited funds.
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Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if he was used at right midfield.
Then we can play him alongside Dele and Son but he’ll be a bit more all-rounded then having two out and out wingers and Adele behind Kane (when fit natch).
If we played 4-3-3 without Dele could use two wingers flanking Kane but if we’re gonna use 4-2-3-1 with Dele behind Kane still we need a bit more flexibility in the player on the right with Son more direct on left. Especially if Aurier is going to continue to be played and overlap.
Little aphrehensive as our Benfica followers don’t seem to rate him too highly but we’ll see I guess.
dirtydave
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I'm pretty sure we've been linked with him for some time now so I am presuming he's been thoroughly scouted and assessed. It does seem quite left-field but I guess injuries and the Spammers thing forced our hand. Last night I saw a mate who supports Benfica and he described him as Dembele with a great shot.
IF he turns out to be the top class midfield player he was being touted as last year, it'll be cheap. If not, we don't buy him. Risk free, genuinely.
13VanDerBale13
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You do have to wonder how much game time he will actually get this season
tiger666
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A fair amount I would imagine. Sissoko is out and he's the closest player to him in play style/position. We're not exactly stacked in midfield. He's 21 so not exactly a kid.
