I agree we do but hard to see us sign 3 midfielders
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I agree we do but hard to see us sign 3 midfielders
I can't imagine he'd come here to sit on the bench, because that's ptretty much what he'd be doing, assuming we signed Mount, too.
What we need is a player who can deputise for Casemiro, whilst also having the ability to play as an 8, especially when having to solidify our team/see out games.
As it stands, we have McTominay for that role, who I'd be happy with next season. Rabiot would also suit that role, but as I said, I can't imagine he'd be happy with back up. Other players who would suit that role could be Sangare and Neves.
That said, if he does come, then I think it'll be:
He'd be a player you can bring on to solidify the midfield but we could also start him in many games, whether it be the 6 or 8.
If not, then ten Hag will probably keep McTominay to fulfill that role.
What we need is a player who can deputise for Casemiro, whilst also having the ability to play as an 8, especially when having to solidify our team/see out games.
As it stands, we have McTominay for that role, who I'd be happy with next season. Rabiot would also suit that role, but as I said, I can't imagine he'd be happy with back up. Other players who would suit that role could be Sangare and Neves.
That said, if he does come, then I think it'll be:
Bruno/Rabiot Mount/Eriksen
Casemiro/Rabiot
Casemiro/Rabiot
He'd be a player you can bring on to solidify the midfield but we could also start him in many games, whether it be the 6 or 8.
If not, then ten Hag will probably keep McTominay to fulfill that role.
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Yes, I also have some slight doubts about his physicality but Marco Veratti is 1.65m, shorter than Enzo Le Fee and seems to cope fine. Plus if he can handle the physicality in Ligue 1, should be a good proxy for his ability to handle the physicality in the premier league. He would be a gamble but an inexpensive one so probably worth taking, as he does have some good upside. I would not be averse to bringing him in with Rabiot or him and Caicedo would also be a good combination to bring in instead of Rabiot and Mount.
We get it, mrs. Rabiot, your son is amazing at everything in every position in any sport. Can you and him pick another team though? I'm sure there's a big line for his signature.
Rabiot is a 6/8. Mount is a 8/10.
I think he is back up to Mount deal. If Chelsea don't budge with fee, think we will walk away and bring Rabiot in.
Nah, but if we sign him my feelings will be pretty annoyed.Hurt feelings?
Can't we just keep Fred and pretend he's Rabiot?
You do what you want.
Surely you don't think we only sign 1 midfielder,would be very concerned indeed if that was the case. That is not any kind of positive start to rebuild in that area at all
No we do need another midfielder 100% buy if Mount does come in we need a midfielder to fill in for Casemiro when not available. He will be suspended or injured for games next season so we need a 6 who can step in.
Midfield of Mount, Eriksen and Rabiot won't work I don't think. Lack bit of aggression or break up play.
Doesn't @JPRouve say that Rabiot is capable of stepping in as a 6. I agree it would be better if we could get someone who is naturally suited to the position though
He’s had a pretty good season in an average Juve team to his credit
That makes me feel better. Mount doesn't do this which is why I'm lukewarm on his signing.
If Rabiot can effectively make plays from deep I say sign him up.
Interceptions percentile against other midfielders :
Rabiot : 37 percentile
Casemiro : 83 percentile
Goes to show imo, the Casemiro is much better shielder, more akin to Carrick, than say Rabiot who excels when given a bit more freedom, like say a Darren Fletcher.
I don't really know where the comparison with Casemiro comes from, Casemiro is a better player. But beyond that Rabiot and Casemiro have been used differently this season and that's not how you stats anyway, what you just did tells you nothing about a player ability to play as a six, otherwise:
Interceptions percentile against other midfielders:
Rodri: 48 percentiles
Casemiro: 90 percentiles
Rabiot is much more competent at covering the 6 position than either of McFred so I think it works - his positioning and game intelligence is much better
mounts preferred position is 8 also
Fair enough, perhaps there isnt really a perfect stat to measure that.
Still think a midfield three of Rabiot-Mount-Bruno would just not work in the PL. Would get overrun. Would love to be proved wrong, but nah, that midfield is not balanced at all. Now if there was a Veratti in place of Mount there, sure.
I wouldnt take too much stock in that, Grealish said the same and he is used on the left wing for city. Mount has mostly been used as an attacking third player.
If that midfield was overrun it could be due to Bruno but even then Bruno is a hard worker. Both Rabiot and Mount have shown repeatedly that they are good to very good defenders.
Also just for fun this is Partey, Xhaka and Odegaard respective percentiles this season when it comes to interceptions, 51th, 6th and 1th.
Rabiot is 6/8, mount and Bruno are 8/10.
In a counter pressing 433 with 1 holding and 2 roaming 8/10's, it works fine.
I think he'd be a decent signing.
Bring him in as long as we dont have to give him stupid wages because hes free.
His Mum will no doubt insist on a crazy signing on fee and equally crazy wages!
Cannot say I am keen on players who bring drama, but on a free when we need to balance FFP and bulk up our squad it would be a no brainer depending on signing fee and wages
Would be quietly excited for this transfer if it happens.
We would finally have an athletic and technically capable consistent (type) midfielder. He would pair very well with Casemiro imo.
We would finally have an athletic and technically capable consistent (type) midfielder. He would pair very well with Casemiro imo.
Replaces both Fred & McTominah
11 goals this season as well.
He has height to help with set pieces on both ends also. As long as he's not into stupid wage, it's just no brainer upgrading from McTom - Fred to a player like Rabiot. He'll give at least 3 years breathing room to further improve our midfield.
Kim, Caicedo, Rabiot, Rasmus Højlund and keeper would be a near perfect transfer window. Add Kane to that and it would be beyond perfect. Not going to happen, but one can dream.
We’d be mad to pass up the opportunity of signing him on a free. The fact that he has so much experience and is a versatile attacking midfielder, as well as able to track back, would suit us perfectly.
We won't be using Mount and Bruno as 10's, but as 8's
We need more 8s
And Mount
Good thing he can also play 6
I think he'll be performing Fred's role in tougher games by helping Casemiro out and getting tackles/interceptions in. I thought he played very well for France in the World Cup in that role.
Will give us more depth. He's a player to make a midfield more balanced. Despite Juve's subpar season, he probably played his best football so far in his career.
Go get him
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