He does love his multi-functional players does LVG.
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He does love his multi-functional players does LVG.
That's part and parcel of the game in Spain, look at Iniesta, he goes down all the time as well, but he just looks at the ref like a puppy dog instead of rolling around like a tool, but it's still the same mentality regarding how to react to those challenges, we don't know how he would adapt to a different league but we'd be taking the chance with players like Reus and Greizmann as well, who are the other players posters have mentioned for the same role as Pedro
I was saying how Di Maria and Pedro's dribbling styles differ and how I think it means that they aren't comparable in terms of dealing with physicality.
Playing good yes, running the show no. Again it's nothing to do with being Spanish and Pedro isn't little, it's more to do with the fact he's a cheating diver.
Which can be said of any number of players from Nani to Young. Ultimately, if LvG rates him then who are we to disagree with him.
Did this Pedro rumour start after Woodward briefed the press? And if so i wonder if we are genuinely in for him or if there is some ulterior motive behind planting these rumours.
Doubt it, they have Turan ready to come in, in January and they have some young forwards they could add in if one of the trident of terror missed any games.
Imagine Di Maria and Pedro on either wing.
Muppet mode off/
Muppet mode off/
Di Maria and Memphis would excite me far more. There's quite a lot of wingers I'd rather have than Pedro. Also, I don't see the need for him, if di Maria sticks around.
Fair point, I remembered Turan, just wasn't sure if they had the cover in the meantime.
Turan will also limit Pedro's game time even further.
I'am seeing Pedro more as a striker (for us atleast)
Doesn't mean you have to like their antics. And yes you are correct, we don't pick the team.
Yes, and it's got ulterior motive written all over it.
Whether that's to start the wooing process for him, a red herring to lower the price on another player, or to throw the press a bone to keep them busy with a nonsense rumour for a while, only time will tell.
Yeah, if Pedro wants more game time this summer seems the right time to make his move.
Ahhhh okay. No I was talking about Pedro
I dont think hes a good replacement for Di Maria because Di Maria is a creator, not so much the finisher. I think we need to replace him with a creative player
Is he the most two footed top player in the world? (Pereira will catch up on him, he takes corners with two different feet) If you look at some of his dribbles, he switches between the dominant foot so fast and weirdly. It looks very strange. Also he finishes very good with both feet.
I've not seen that much of Pedro, as I can't stand watching Spanish football.
It seems everyone is agree he can score goals, and is good at running off the ball.
However, I've seen some say he's great at dribbling an beating players, and some saying the opposite?
Which is more correct?
It seems everyone is agree he can score goals, and is good at running off the ball.
However, I've seen some say he's great at dribbling an beating players, and some saying the opposite?
Which is more correct?
Whats he actually like as an out and out striker? I don't remember ever seeing him play there.
He doesnt do it that often, looks for the pass and then makes a run far more often, but he's got the ability to go past players and the speed to accelerate away from them
Can we not play him as a back-up striker to Rooney?
Creativity won't be a problem if we have the revolutionizing idea of playing Mata as a #10,a real #10, with someone like Pedro and Memphis making runs from all angles. Mata is our best attacking player not Di Maria.
He's a superb finisher from what I've seen. Really accurate. One of those players who always picks out the corner of the goal.
He's certainly got a great scoring record for winger, but I wonder if he could play upfront for a prolonged period of time if Rooney was injured? If he can, then I could see the logic of bringing him in. We get Rooney's competition/back up, who would get plenty of games out wide, so wont get annoyed with lack of playing time. Certainly makes more sense then spending big on and out striker who will either play upfront or be benched.
I can't recall seeing him start up top for Barca (false.9), as in leading the line if that's what you mean, I think he could be a forward, as in play centrally behind another guy?, I wouldn't say he's suited with his back to goal.
He is great at it and anyone saying otherwise doesnt watch spanish football either.
Hes forward minded, great dribbler and passer who is lethal infront of the goal.
Just hugely undervalued as he got messi, neymar, suarez, ibrahimovic, villa next to him during his prime.
Is our interest in him real or just speculation at the moment?
Still managed over 45 games in the last six seasons even with all those world class players to compete against
I still don't think we will get him but if he does end up in the pl I think he will do very well
I've always been a fan of him, but I can't get excited due to the attached inevitability of Di Maria leaving.
Seems real given Woodward met the press and hours later they all had the story. It seems (going on the reports which are all consistent) like we're not that fussed about buying a striker, which I think is a big mistake, but Pedro could be part of a front 3 with Rooney and maybe Depay.
Is he that good? I haven't seen enough, always looked like a £15m player to me..
What's the chances of this happening? Any of the sources credible?
What's the chances of this happening? Any of the sources credible?
Yes, low, no
I hope speculation like for Gaitan.
Yeah no don't want
WTF!
Who's feet does he use, or is it just random? That sounds really f*cked up. Hannibal territory in fact..
I don't see Pedro playing through the middle, I don't see him as a significant upgrade on what we have on the wings and I don't think we need more depth there. He's a good player but not what we need at all.
He's a quality player, has bags of pace, tons of experience, great team ethic which Van Gaal will love, is highly professional in his attitude, and is genuinely two footed. This is a very sensible, rather than exciting signing (if it happens).
He's not a great dribbler or a great passer, and I've seen near enough every game he's played since he broke through at Barça.
His passing isn't bad, it's just solid more than actually being good or creative. There's no risk taken.
His dribbling is pretty ropey - he doesn't take players on very often but his close control isn't the best at times. Good at knocking it last players though.
Excuse my English.WTF!
Who's feet does he use, or is it just random? That sounds really f*cked up. Hannibal territory in fact..
Never get tired of watching his reels. The guy is just superb & so unselfish too. I'd be thrilled if we signed him - he'd light up OT.
If he doesnt sign for us - then obviously he's shit, past it & we dodged a bullet of course..
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