The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 10th August

[For the love of Spurs]

I've been posting bts regarding Vlahovic. Definite interest, and Ange is keen.

Chiesa is far less likely as things stand.

If Orban comes as well we might have too many forwards but hard to turn down Vlahovic. I suppose it’s a good problem to have.

 

[van_Pommel]

I feel like if you put Vlahovic in for Richy today we win the game. I feel bad for Richy because I like him but he struggles to impose himself physically in games like today.

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

Chiesa hasn’t been the same since his injury. He’s not the same player people are probably thinking of.

Would be a huge, huge risk.

 

[Tucker]

Is Vlahovic the player we all thought he was at Fiorentina? Or has his dip in form been down to Juve/Allegri more than lack of talent?

 

[van_Pommel]

Would Vlhaovic want to join? We're not in Europe.

Good question. Depends what other options he has I suppose. Any other teams looking for a striker and willing to pay the wages we would?

 

[Trix]

Chiesa hasn’t been the same since his injury. He’s not the same player people are probably thinking of.

Would be a huge, huge risk.

Indeed, and he's primarily a left winger and it's the right side we are short.

 

[van_Pommel]

Is Vlahovic the player we all thought he was at Fiorentina? Or has his dip in form been down to Juve/Allegri more than lack of talent?

Yes, yes. In my opinion.

 

[sam1972]

Good question. Depends what other options he has I suppose. Any other teams looking for a striker and willing to pay the wages we would?

Levy famously pays high wages

 

[Meercat]

Gods, make it so. I’d love to be able to say I video chatted our new striker sharing an hour of his family celebrations haha, that would be all levels of awesome. Curses that my cafe owner sold up and moved home during the pandemic…

 

[Huddlebone]

Vlahovic scored 14 goals in an Allegri Juve last year and that is not some sort of attacking Anga-ball its Conte ball but maybe a little bit more defensive and boring, Also Vlahovic is still only 23, for a big center striker they often have their prime 27-32. I love Paratici <33

 

[Joely]

Chiesa hasn’t been the same since his injury. He’s not the same player people are probably thinking of.

Would be a huge, huge risk.

Yeah seems to be the general consensus among Juve fans. Think he might have 2 years left on his contract so maybe Juventus may consider just moving on but impact of his injury definitely a concern. Before that, he looked seriously good. On the topic of injuries, apparently Vlahovic has also suffered from a reoccurring groin issue last season.

 

[Tucker]

Well I won’t get my hopes up on anything until we clear the decks. We’ve too many players in the squad.

 

[Trix]

Is Vlahovic the player we all thought he was at Fiorentina? Or has his dip in form been down to Juve/Allegri more than lack of talent?

He's quality imo and remember he's only 23.
55 goals in 100 apps in the last 4 seasons in Serie A and 13 in 21 for Serbia. They are great numbers for a player in his prime let alone for someone his age.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Indeed, and he's primarily a left winger and it's the right side we are short.

Actually he’s played more on the right wing throughout his career then he has on the left. At Fiorentina he was mainly a RW or SS, it wasn’t until he went to Juve he really started playing regularly on the left. The biggest appeal of him is how versatile he is. But yes his injury recovery is a concern.

 

[Flobadob]

Is Vlahovic the player we all thought he was at Fiorentina? Or has his dip in form been down to Juve/Allegri more than lack of talent?

I very strongly believe he is. I’ve seen so many moments of sheer class from him that I’m absolutely convinced he’s not the problem, the problem is Juve and Allegri. He’s the undisputed best possible replacement for Kane IMO, other than Osimhen, which is pointless even considering as a possibility.

 

[van_Pommel]

Levy famously pays high wages

I think he's coming around to it. Vlahovic would still be somewhat of a gamble though and he's been burnt recently with Ndombele so might be apprehensive.

 

[Spursberg]

I think he's coming around to it. Vlahovic would still be somewhat of a gamble though and he's been burnt recently with Ndombele so might be apprehensive.

At least Vlahovich runs. That is the only problem Ndombele has, he just does not care and can't be arsed to run, Vlahovich is a workhorse

 

[Aleks]

doesn't Vlahovic have a persistent sports hernia?

 

[Joely]

doesn't Vlahovic have a persistent sports hernia?

Have seen it mentioned that he has a chronic groin issue. How true/serious issue is, who knows but would like to think we'd do our homework before committing to spending that kind of money.

 

[Nanky_1988]

I share your admiration for Chiesa, but in all honesty, I think Vlahovic would better meet the team's needs. A true goal scorer is essential, and Vlahovic could serve as the primary focal point, addressing that requirement. While Chiesa would bring valuable qualities to complement the team, having Dusan as the central figure could offer the desired firepower.

Just get both then and be don’t with it I joke but I’d be happy with either and I’m glad we’re linked to this level of player!