feck it, I'm being greedy, I want Pedro and Di Maria on the wings. None of this one or the other stuff.
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Pedro is a bit opposite to Sánchez. Pedro is tactical while Sánchez is more chaotic, Pedro is a runner and 1-2 player while Sánchez can dribble (sometimes), Pedro is reliable while Sánchez is more creative. Sánchez never fit in Barcelona´s system, very clumsy and overthinker, while Pedro is very functional in it, knows when to pass, assist or score. Pedro can work better without spaces.
well it confused the voters :/
Edit: i think Lucho plans on playing Vidal as RW rather than RB.
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Barto's key demographic? Women over 60 - he focused on conservative and older members/penyas
So when we signing this amigo
It really depends on whether Van Gaal & Woodward try to bring the fee down or their transfer of Di Maria stalls
It would be insane if we had both but it doesn't seem likely.
I'll be very happy with this.
I think he could be our Willian but with more goals and less hair.
I think he could be our Willian but with more goals and less hair.
If Depay is a striker, it's possible.
Can you imagine Pedro/Di Maria on either wing, with Mata in behind. feck me that would be sexual if it worked.
Seems unlikely though.
@FCBarca If Pedro came to United, can you see him becoming one of the best players in the league? We need a Sanchez, Hazard type of player who can produce the goods on a regular basis, can you see Pedro doing that for us?
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Does this mean he replaces Mata on the right flank?
Definitely would add more pace and directness, but Mata and Herrera linkup last year was amazing to watch.
Definitely would add more pace and directness, but Mata and Herrera linkup last year was amazing to watch.
I think he can play on either wing.
I know you didn't ask me but thought I'd give my input anyway. I don't think he has that level of technical ability but he would instantly improve our starting 11 in terms of creativity, goal threat and work rate.
There aren't Hazard/Sanchez type players out there that are potentially available. The only ones that come to my head are Griezmann and Reus.
I was hoping Di Maria will be that type of player for us
Mind you, he still can and that's why i hope he stays with us.I know you didn't ask me but thought I'd express my strong disagreement, Pedro is flawless when it comes to technique and Alexis isn't superior.
Di Mar...Oh wait...
Di Maria doesn't have the same goal thread as Hazard or Sanchez, I think Pedro does, if not more so.
I was more talking about Hazard but I can't imagine Pedro wriggling his way through 2 or 3 defenders using pure skill and pace. Sanchez has done several times in past 12 months.
Pedro shines as a team player. Sánchez shines when he is allowed to do his thing and take control of the game. Sánchez is more autonomous.
You don't have to imagine it, just watch Barcelona or randomly watch a highlight.
I've watched tons of Barcelona over the past decade and I can't remember this happening very often at all.
But please, feel free to prove me wrong with some visual evidence.
Well we had @Bob Loblaw telling us a few pages back that he's not a very good dribbler.
The wide range of opinions on Pedro are quite incredible.
He isn't a prolific dribbler but when he does it, he is very potent.
It depends on what your standard of 'very good' is. Is Sanchez a very good dribbler? Is he exceptional? Is he world class?
In my opinion Hazard and Sanchez are 2 of the best dribbler in the game. Pedro is not.
Pedro's first touch is excellent, however his ability to take on players and trick them with control of the ball isn't one of his traits.
Pedro is not a dribbler like Hazard. He'll rarely be able to beat his man from a static start. Not going to happen.
Alexis isn't the greatest dribbler either but he will turn left, right, run, le-ri-left, back, right and sometimes he will beat his man and other times he will fall to the ground.
Alexis isn't the greatest dribbler either but he will turn left, right, run, le-ri-left, back, right and sometimes he will beat his man and other times he will fall to the ground.
If you have a spare 10 minutes:
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I'll let you decide regarding his dribbling.
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I'll let you decide regarding his dribbling.
Just putting it out there. Always rated Pedro above Di Maria when they were both in Spain.
Yes, that video demonstrates his excellent first touch, which I stated above. It also demonstrates a player lacking the ability to trick and skin players to the level of Alexis or Hazard.
In fairness to Pedro, I think he is no where near as adventurous a player as Sanchez which gives him less of a platform to showcase these types of skills.
The fact he is more conservative makes him more of a suitable piece to Louis Van Gaal's philosophy.
I like him, so maybe I overrate his dribbling abilities, but I watch a lot of Barcelona and I genuinely think that Alexis isn't a better dribbler, he is just more direct, tries more often, Pedro will use his teammates every time he can, but when forced into a dribble, he will execute it without difficulties.
Di Maria as a midfield playmaker > Pedro as a winger > Di Maria as a winger.
Seems on his way out. Can't really blame him, as its the right time to leave considering his options and from a National cap point of view. One of my favourite player from day 1, and one of those players that you always root for considering the amount of heart and work he puts in on a daily basis. Very good defensive contributions as well. Lethal in front the goal, and to this day he still is imo our best goalscorer on a 1v1 situation bar Messi.
I really like Pedro also. I think he is exactly the type of player we need. But I just don't rate his dribbling as highly as others do, especially when comparing him to masters of the skill.
Pedro's tidy and really really busy. But he actually doesn't go past people with the ball much - which is half the test of dribbling ability, in my opinion. He's a bit like Mata in that sense. First touch and ability to dribble the ball can't be denied - but it's usually not in or into dangerous areas.
Sanchez has a bit of the Suarez about him. It's often so untidy that you might feel that you can't say he's a top dribbler, but he does it so often that it's clearly no accident. Not half as tidy or precise, but can do things (dribbling wise) that Pedro can't.
Sanchez has a bit of the Suarez about him. It's often so untidy that you might feel that you can't say he's a top dribbler, but he does it so often that it's clearly no accident. Not half as tidy or precise, but can do things (dribbling wise) that Pedro can't.
Di Maria had a good run in midfield for Madrid in his last season. But I have seen Giggs gave good runs in midfield, I wouldn't have him down as a midfield great.
I prefer Isco.....just saying
Di Maria won't be a midfield playmaker for us because of how loose and inconsistent his passing is (and besides, if he isn't happy here he won't be great there either). If Pedro wants to come to United to prove himself, then I'd be a lot more for it.
Griezmann/Reus aren't the types of players to dribble past 2-3 other players like Hazard or Sanchez either. They're more counter attacking and team players,
I didn't really mean in terms of dribbling, I mean overall quality and contribution to the team, however I would disagree with your comment regarding Griezmann, I think he is an outstanding dribbler.
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