He didn’t even make the England squad did he? If he had a great season for Everton this year then surely he’d have been in the euros squad.
Jarrad Branthwaite
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) get the depressing job of reviewing United's 3-0 loss at Old Trafford to Liverpool. They discuss what went wrong, Casemiro's day to forget, and the pressure now on Erik Ten Hag. They also take some time to give McTominay a proper farewell, and give their overall thoughts on the Summer Transfer Window.
No chance. Dalot is among the best right-backs and most versatile players in the world. I would prefer to replace Shaw with Alex Grimaldo due to his poor injury record.
You must be mad if you think we’re signing him for around 35m. He’s only 21 and they’ll want over 50 for him at least. Especially if we’re interested. We always get charged 3x more than any other club because teams know we’re silly and will pay it
That era is gone, well crosses fingers it is. Also just out of need for other signings we won't.
Frimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Frimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Dumfries
How is his pace and quality on the ball?
Pace: 8/10
Quality on the ball: 7/10
Frimpong isn't a RB though, he was essentially a winger last season. If we signed him we'd have to change formation. He wouldn't be anywhere near as affective in a back 4 with us.Frimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Branthwaite for 90m and that's our summer done.
No rush for next season is there! Enjoy the calm!
No rush for next season is there! Enjoy the calm!
Frimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Is that the same Dumfries that lost his place to a 34 year old Darmian?! You read some shite on here.
Thanks.
I like him but it doesn't make sense breaking the bank when there's a host of suitable young CB's from other leagues for cheaper
Frimpong was deemed not good enough on here when we were linked to him last summerFrimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Even still that’s funny.The key word you intentionally omit is "among."
That's fine, I'm not disputing Branthwaite can't play on either side as I wasn't even talking about him. I've barely watched him play so I don't really have a strong opinion on his ability. I'm just saying where/which side you play on a pitch can matter to some players.
Being capable doesn't mean can do the/their best there.
I think this make senses in the 'grand scheme of things' but on a granular scale, it probably does help with (an arbitrary figure like) 1% difference and that 1% probably matters at this level.
I can imagine if you've played the majority of your career on 'one side' then adjusting to another part of the pitch will affect e.g how you receive the ball, how you open your body up, what's your natural peripheral vision/eyeline sight, what's your stronger standing foot, how do you shield a player going down the channel and your sensibility for looking over your shoulder etc. It really depends on the player but all in all, I do think there's a reasonable deduction to say 'he can play on the xyz side but is he the most natural, comfortable and/or experienced at it?'.
I know it's a different proposition but it's like looking at wingers and fullbacks and seeing how comfortable they perform their roles on the other side. It's not really that straight forward.
Overall though, agree on the bolded.
Out of context/for shits and giggles: I usually play at the back in defence in 5/6/7 aside and for some reason, I'm most comfortable receiving the ball on the left but I'm best shielding players down the line on the right
Yeah don't get me wrong I'm not dismissing it entirely. Just saying it's gone overboard in the modern era of tacticos and obsessions with build up structure to the point where apparently our manager didn't have a single decent back up plan for how to build out of the back without his ball playing left footed CB. And fans are immediately dismissing certain targets because "they play on the right/left and we don't need two that play on the same side" while I watched Madrid just stomp through an entire season playing Tchoumeini and Nacho as LCB's when neither are left footed or used to it beforehand.
Personally, I prefer Dalot over Frimpong. Dalot's Premier League experience, versatility and proven ability to contribute both defensively and offensively in the Premier League makes him a more dependable choice for United's squad needs.Frimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Do you think Frimpong can score 14 goals in the Premier League? Sancho scored 16 goals and 20 assists in his final Bundesliga season. Premier League presents a higher level of competition and challenges compared to the Bundesliga
If we get Frimpong I don't see the point of AWB in the squad and not Dalot, but RB is not high priority for this summer. What do you think of my suggestion to replace Shaw with Alex Grimaldo?
Frimpong has 14 goals and 12 assists and is among the top three right backs in the world with hakimi and dumfires.
Our right flank would be immensely improved by him.
Dalot
Even according to Leverkusen fans, Frimpong was mostly a winger last season with those stats. He even played right winger in his last two Netherlands appearances this past week iirc. He seems to be an incredible attacking player but there are probably some legit questions about whether you can get the best out of him in an orthodox back four. In the original post's back five formation, then I'd assume he could work very well but as already mentioned, ETH would have to change formation, which would be quite a big shift from what we've seen the past 24 months.
His omission from the Euro squad is something I agree with Southgate. He'd be a dreadful signing for anything more than 40M. I hope he's just a decoy.
Why?
Context? What CB is a 10/10 and what is Maguire?
Martinez 10/10 with the ball? Smalling?
He’s made those up.
He's the best source when it comes to Everton. It's on for you.
Please be for something like 50-55M max
Everton need to sell so no need to let them dick us around for silly money
Oh yeah, ETH's excuses about the injuries affecting our performances and style of play speaks more about his coaching/stubbornness than the actual players missing out or the ones on the pitch. I'd like to think after this summer, we can get closer to a squad full of Martinez's, Mainoos, Hojlunds and Dalots where we can see a type of football that has a good bottom level to move forward.
an Everton player not even good for the England squad that has many injuries in the back, for that salary
Was not impressed at all in the few matches I have seen him play. I really hope we know what we are doing here.
Wow sounds like it may happen 
Tall, fast, physical and can play ball. On paper sounds like a good partner for Martinez.
Tall, fast, physical and can play ball. On paper sounds like a good partner for Martinez.
Wow sounds like it may happen
Tall, fast, physical and can play ball. On paper sounds like a good partner for Martinez.
If Bobble is reporting it then it will happen. Just hope we can get a good fee.
Got two words for you. One direction, one noun. Southgate.an Everton player not even good for the England squad that has many injuries in the back, for that salary
How good is Branthwaite and how good can he be? Stones level or not as good?
Fair enough.