Alessandro Florenzi
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I think the right back position should not a priority for this summer (compared with other positions). We have Varela, Darmian and Valencia; with a new manager Darmian could improve. He was playing well when he arrived... But if we go for a right back, I prefer Aurier who could be available. He is younger and already better than Florenzi for the games I have seen.
If he's can play as a proper attacking right back then it does make sense.
On the other hand for right wing we need some top class attacking talent rather than adding to numbers.
Based on the above video, his main strengths look to be: long cross field passes, pace, passion.
In fairness we need some top class talent in almost every position.
He's looks like a very talented player, and can cover a number of positions. But im never confident when we sign players who looked good in serie A anymore.
Would be nice to have an option like that on the opposite side to Shaw.
Just hope we have our priorities set on other positions before this.
Just hope we have our priorities set on other positions before this.
He is a great attacking RB, scored a beautiful goal the weekend. But dont think he would move, he is captain and Roma born, i have my doubts.
Scored a wonder goal against Barcelona.
Isn't Darmian Italy's first choice RB ahead of him?
He's a good attacking right back but wouldn't fit in with mourinhos very defensive set up, I could see him signing more of a centre back right back, someone that can contribute from set pieces
Stones would probably make a good right FB under Mou.
He can also play, CM, RW or LW so he can play in a few positions makes he a useful played to have in a squad
We need a RW much more than we need a RB at the moment.
the dude is more of a CM than a right back. Exactly the versatile type our current management likes
Not a good idea to buy a full back or winger from Serie A.
He is more a RW than a RB though. A bit like Valencia.
He is very versatile player. A right footed version of Alaba, albeit not on his level yet and probably not a good CB option.
Nor will he ever be.
Yeah probably not. But it's always good to have a good versatile player in the squad who can cover multiple positions, especially with our injury luck, and since Alaba is not an option for us, why not go for him?
Florenzi is good player from what I've seen, I'm not disputing that. Think we can do better though and someone who is an actual right-back rather than another utility player.
Who'd you have in mind mate? I feel like there are a lot less great RB options than LB options right now.
Same one you like, Cancelo. Or Aurier. The latter is a tool, but a great player.
Definitely the best two options I agree, do you think PSG will get rid of Aurier over his actions, or will his quality override the manager?
No idea, really. They have a decent right-back loaned out to Nantes, if I'm not mistaken. Sabaly is his name. So they might not have that much of a problem to replace him. The problem will most likely be that a lot of teams will be interested in signing Aurier, despite his actions, because as you say, there aren't that many right-backs on that level. Probably better to ask the resident PSG fans.
I should stress that Florenzi would probably be a good signing, but Cancelo seems like exactly the sort of right-back Mourinho appreciates.
I was thinking who would be our main competition for Aurier, I'm guessing Chelsea and City in the PL and maybe Bayern in the Bundesliga? Neither of the Spanish giants need him.
I like Florenzi's attitude and athleticism, plus he's versatile so I wouldn't mind if we signed him, Cancelo has the extra size I think Jose would like.
Pretty much. Munich will definitely sign a right-back. City desperately need one. I think we have better chances with Cancelo.
It'll be interesting to see what Carlo does at Bayern as he will probably see Lahm as a youngster.
I actually wouldn't be surprised at all if Mourinho came in and used Valencia next season as his RB, given how many other positions he needs top buy in.I'd say enough of utility players that can play in 5 different position and are master of none.
if we need a top right winger (which we do), go for a top right winger, not a full back that can play there or the opposite.
It'll be interesting to see what Carlo does at Bayern as he will probably see Lahm as a youngster.
Supposedly they are interested in Mustafi. I think they'll probably sign a centre back and a right-back, other than that, I have no idea. Not like they need much.
I agree with the second part. Most important is probably a centre-half, a central midfielder, a winger and a striker.
Yeah, they are in a great spot to just keep topping up each season, no major overhauls. Balu was saying that he thinks Kimmich might become a RB so it will be interesting.
Those are definitely the 4 priority positions, although I'm really hoping we bring in 2 CM's, I'm sick of the lumberers and ball avoiders we have in there.
The players and J-C Blanc hinted towards a comeback but Laurent Blanc will decide in the end. We will know soon enough as Aurier's sanction ends after the international break.
If we do sign Zlatan, I don't think it's very likely Aurier will follow.
The RB from Italy we should have got. Far superior to Darmian.
Nope.. Not better than what we already have. Good player though.
He's quality, a 3 in 1 player. A starting RB, a emergency RW and a squad box to box mid. Great value.
And O'Shea or a Phil nev then