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Player Watch: Dejan Kulusevski

fecka

Well-Known Member
Jun 24, 2013
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“Deki” sounds childlike too me, “Kulu” sounds like an ancient warriors name so it’s more fitting.

Different onions and all that
By his own admission, he somewhat dislikes the nickname Kulu. Deki is his official nickname
 

nferno

Waiting for England to finally win the Euros-2024?
Jan 7, 2007
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The thing I love most about this position for him is that he’s not a luxury #10 type with a free role because, actually, he works his bollocks off - more than the majority of the rest of the team even. Totally obliterates the archetype of a lazy/frail but supremely creative #10. He’s basically a box to box #10.
 

Tucker

Shitehawk
Jul 15, 2013
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Worked hard today and was one of the few who kept running and showing for the ball all game.
I thought he was fantastic again in the first half. Much like the rest of the team looked a bit shagged out second half, but was still by far our best player.
 

dontcallme

SC Supporter
Mar 18, 2005
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I would like to see him made captain in light of how our ‘leadership group’ lead
I remember at the beginning of Poch’s reign he had to get the right characters being the spine of the team and voice in the dressing room.

At the moment we have a young squad but the players we’d hope to be leading seem to disappear when the going gets tough.

Seeing Deki step up is good to see.
 

mil1lion

This is the place to be
May 7, 2004
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We have a young ish squad but we have plenty of players experienced enough. It's just neither is showing leadership which is a major concern. They're generally players not used to big club pressure like Romero (Atalanta), Maddison (Leicester), Bissouma (Brighton), Solanke (Bournemouth), Richarlison (Everton). Even Son who just has experience with us and Leverkusen at the top level. Bentancur had Juve but doesnt have leadership. Deki could be a future leader but we really need more. At the moment with him it feels a bit like what Kane was trying to do carrying the team.
 
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