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jpascavitz

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The only thing I fear about Locatelli is why does Motta, who seemingly plays on the front foot from what I read/hear not fancy him?

Seems great on the ball but is he mobile enough to recover and press high?
 

arunspurs

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The only thing I fear about Locatelli is why does Motta, who seemingly plays on the front foot from what I read/hear not fancy him?

Seems great on the ball but is he mobile enough to recover and press high?

He got Douglas Luiz from Villa as his first signing - I feel they are just trying to move him on and start fresh
 

jpascavitz

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He got Douglas Luiz from Villa as his first signing - I feel they are just trying to move him on and start fresh
That makes sense but I guess I would also like luiz over Locatelli is my gut reaction. I think if the price is low enough though then you definitely have to take the risk at some point. Class player on his day.. I just admittedly haven't watched him enough!
 

EastUpperDK82

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At least they played together in the same team. I doubt this means anything but it's a random follow
Yes... you're right... I don't think it was Spence... I can't remember 😁😁 ... But Locatelli ><><>< Solanke is weird... but maybe random 🤷‍♂️
 

Hertsspur10

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The only thing I fear about Locatelli is why does Motta, who seemingly plays on the front foot from what I read/hear not fancy him?

Seems great on the ball but is he mobile enough to recover and press high?
I think it's simply because Motta has brought in Thuram, Douglas Luiz and they are about to drop huge money on Koopmeiners and they need to generate funds. Entire new look midfield for the new manager.
 

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Both Bergvall and Gray look like good tacklers. Both have physical strength, size and tackling technique, and both have a bit of Cnut about them too.

The question about them compared to Wharton (a year ago), on paper I think both are better, but Wharton was needed to play at Palace and took to it like a duck to water. We have good quality mids already. Not as needy as Palace.

I’d like Begvall and Gray to be involved straight away, because I think they are ready and will improve us within the first few months of the season, I think they’ll very quickly adapt.

I don’t think we need Locatelli
In a team as young as hous,, having 2 proven winners, with Romero, the younger players would really have a player on the pitch who knows what it takes to win would surely rub off. All depending on price ofc. His mobile won’t be too much of a concern, in DM our covering the full backs which is massive for Ange, and he be asked to collect the ball and release the ball.

mom a side note the Juve fans would take to the streets.
 
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rossdapep

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Have to wonder if we follow up interest in Joao Gomes.

Failing that, I'd like to think we are interested in Andre from Fluminense - was brilliant under Diniz who was all about players playing with more freedom and playing fast.
 

C0YS

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The only thing I fear about Locatelli is why does Motta, who seemingly plays on the front foot from what I read/hear not fancy him?

Seems great on the ball but is he mobile enough to recover and press high?

I think he is perfectly fancied to be fair. Even though I don't think he is a perfect fit.

I don't think they are actively looking to move him on.
 

felmani26

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Have to wonder if we follow up interest in Joao Gomes.

Failing that, I'd like to think we are interested in Andre from Fluminense - was brilliant under Diniz who was all about players playing with more freedom and playing fast.
I’m not sure who said about us targeting a “high energy” midfielder but Joao Gomes most certainly is it! Plus he would have impressed Ange and the recruitment team a lot from his displays against us, particularly at home.

As for Andre, weren’t Fulham in for him as a Palhinha replacement?
 
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