You see Chelsea stumping up scary money for Fofana and it makes you wonder how this lad gets picked up for so little by Southampton. Can’t help but think two years down the line the same situation will arise as it has with Fofana.
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Soton seems to have grasped that modern centrebacks must to have a certain set of physical abilities/mobility to be able to defend 1v1 against attackers.
He was a player I saw linked a number of times with towards the end of last season. One of the big favourites Ragnick wanted to put forward apparently as an advisor.
Is only one game, but bar his shooting i thought he was faultless today, £10m could be the signing of the season if he carries on with that level of performance
Another great game now against Chelsea. Thats 3 really good games against Leicester, us and Chelsea. I hope we're keeping tabs on him, he's a star in the making. Tall, fast, strong, technical and only 20 years old.
£90m in 2 years time.
Signing of the season?
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Someone in another thread said he's another of Rangnick's recommendations...
He was yes
Sell Maguire and sign this lad
He is a Fifa career mode legend for what is worth.
Confirmed
Ragnick & Hasenhuttl play broadly the same system so not surprising, he probably recommended him to them as well. Physically imposing, fast and hard working players are their bread and butter. That Lavia is only 18 as well.
Sack Murtough, sign Rangnick?
Looks a real unit
Haha
Think he will be Virgil Van Dykes replacement
Looked great today.... and cool name.
Haven't seen him play other than our game but if he's as good as being made out, refreshing to see a good young German CB. Him and Schloterbeck would be a good CB partnership.
He looks a talent. Very good against us and Chelsea
What was he cooking?
Boat has sailed with this guy…look at what Cucarella went for after a good season. we would be paying €50million+ for this guy next season if continues this form.
We should follow Rangicks other suggested CB Eric Martel who has gone to Koln. If he keeps progressing then get a deal in place for the summer - cheaper but just as imposing.
All jokes aside this should be under consideration
My man. He's been absolutely killing it.
Outside of the obvious former City players, Mara's one to watch out for as well. Didn't come on today as Southampton were wanting to keep the scoreline but he looks very promising on the attacking front.
Outside of the obvious former City players, Mara's one to watch out for as well. Didn't come on today as Southampton were wanting to keep the scoreline but he looks very promising on the attacking front.
Do you follow the 2. Bundesliga, how did you know if him? Granted I haven't watched nearly the amount of German youth football I used to back in the day, but I'm surprised you were confident of his ability given his lack of exposure at the top level.
He’s a centre back, what end product were you expecting?
Where'd they find this guy? He's as impressive as Wesley Fofana. Born in France but German. Wow.
That well timed tackle on Elenga in the penalty box got my notice, continued his fine form again against Chelsea.
We should be keeping a close watch on him, we'll need to replace Maguire and Lindelöf soon.
We should be keeping a close watch on him, we'll need to replace Maguire and Lindelöf soon.
He has played one strong Bundesliga season, being one of the key players in Bochum's surprisingly calm cruise to stay in the league and the season before he was crucial in them being promoted to the first division.
If you follow the Bundesliga as a whole and don't focus on the top clubs he wasn't difficult to find and it was obvious that his attributes would fit well in the PL. There was of course no guarantee that he hit the ground running as he did but I don't think it's a big surprise.
A lot of promising stuff yesterday, really liked how he cuts off threats before they develop, doesn't have to go last ditch tackling. Was left exposed to the Chelsea attackers a few times but his decision making was spot on each time.
Unlike most promising young CBs he doesn't go chasing to win the ball and get dragged out of position. His awareness has been impressive although only a few games to judge. Have to see more on the ball but so far he looks quality
Unlike most promising young CBs he doesn't go chasing to win the ball and get dragged out of position. His awareness has been impressive although only a few games to judge. Have to see more on the ball but so far he looks quality
We should send those two jokers to the abyss* and slap down 100 mil** for this guy right now.
*reserves, for several years, but carry on paying them
**even if we’re only quoted 50 mil for him we should make a
And in 5 years he will be 25, which is half way to 30. Avoid.
There's a caf thing that is a bit like FM but the players ratings etc are based on real life. Anyway I signed him back in 2019 when he was playing in 2. Bundesliga and from there tried to watch matches with him in when I could - was easier last season when they were finally promoted to the Bundesliga. There's a German manager in the league who like you didn't know much about him but yeah I've been invested in how he's been doing for a while.
He was linked with Crystal Palace a couple of years ago and glad he didn't go there under Hodgson. This team and Southampton's strategy suits him right to the ground.
Apparently he's got a 40M buyout
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Certainly looks perfect for a high defensive line. If he keeps this up will be a bargain for somebody.
Bottla Ketchup is a beast. Why cant big clubs like ours fecking scout like this?
But he comes from the Bundesliga, surely he can´t be a good player!
He's probably a farmer in his spare time.
Big clubs just monitor players like this, wait to see if they can step up in a middle of the road team and then they pounce. Would be nice for bigger teams to take chances on these players before having to pay triple (or more) for the player with a year or two more experience under his belt.
He got into the national team squad for the first time for the upcoming matches.
Flick locking him down for Germany.
(I know he only featured in Germany‘s Under-teams.)