SirReginald
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How has this guy improved so much?
Pretty sure his dad should take a lot of credit for how he raised him and still continues to coach him on the side I believe.
How has this guy improved so much?
No way, James is an elite goal threat in open play, something Trent isn't much of.He's not a full back, he's a wing back! Can't speak for other leagues but in the PL he has stiff competition from Cancelo.
TAA is still better going forward. I'd take James for his allroundedness (that's a word right?), but we are talking about a player who has had 15, 16, 9 and 8 (still counting) assists over the last 4 seasons. James is more defensively sound, but then again he has a 3 man defense to cover him.
No way, James is an elite goal threat in open play, something Trent isn't much of.
But there’s more to being an attacking FB than assists. Trent has a wand of a right foot but James seems more dynamic, he gets involved in play in and around the box.
I think Trent is one of the best crossers in Europe but Reece seems to be more. Chelsea aren’t making the sacrifices that Liverpool do to get the best out of James
Yup, you guys are toast. Tuchel wi change the system if he knows what's good for him.Ffs. James and Chillwell are so important to us.
He's better than Trent.
He's better than Trent.
No he's not. Not far behind him but Trent is an assist machine playing in a 4 man defense.
He may well end up better but right now Trent and Cancelo are the best full back probably in the world.
The real question is "How does Kyle Walker get picked ahead of both?".
Physicality. His speed and strength are such important assets. City would struggle with their high line if not for Walker on numerous occasions. His positioning is not the best, but one on one he’s great. Trent is terrible defensively, and James is most used to playing as a wingback.No he's not. Not far behind him but Trent is an assist machine playing in a 4 man defense.
He may well end up better but right now Trent and Cancelo are the best full back probably in the world.
The real question is "How does Kyle Walker get picked ahead of both?".
Southgate favors an experienced, steady option. Walker's recovery pace is really good even at this age.No he's not. Not far behind him but Trent is an assist machine playing in a 4 man defense.
He may well end up better but right now Trent and Cancelo are the best full back probably in the world.
The real question is "How does Kyle Walker get picked ahead of both?".
Only difference,he is playing with salah Mane and jota to assist and James have to be better in assist tally Lukaku,Werner and havertz have to score combinely more than minimum 15 tells different things.No he's not. Not far behind him but Trent is an assist machine playing in a 4 man defense.
He may well end up better but right now Trent and Cancelo are the best full back probably in the world.
The real question is "How does Kyle Walker get picked ahead of both?".
Personally given the choice of all 3 of the James mention I'd take Reece James. He's the most well rounded and does everything to an excellent level. A bit like Ashley Cole.
Trent is a better fit for Pool because they have Robertson on the other flank that gives energy. Similar story between Walker and Cancelo, one provides play making and the other a lot of energy and runs.
Only difference,he is playing with salah Mane and jota to assist and James have to be better in assist tally Lukaku,Werner and havertz have to score combinely more than minimum 15 tells different things.
Only difference,he is playing with salah Mane and jota to assist and James have to be better in assist tally Lukaku,Werner and havertz have to score combinely more than minimum 15 tells different things.
May be but he is not good as a defender and he can open space for salah and Mane who chase any thing. His effectiveness doomed when he played for England. So iam not sure if he is that gifted like you said he could be more useful for national team.No the difference is Trent is simply a more naturally gifted footballer, forget his assists the way he opens up the field with his passing on both feet is something James is not capable of.
Trent is better compared to De Bruyne than James
He's a highly paid member of the Southgate favourites club that's how
Would rather have James and De Bruyne or Trent and Kante?That's the thing though, say you had KDB - would you take the defensive hit and want Trent as well? Or if you're playing against PSG tomorrow with Mbappe on the left, I wouldn't want him at right-back over James. But in our system at wing-back, Trent would be amazing. James plays all the right side (RCB, RB, RWB) positions excellently.
The stat there is impressive but FBref does it based per 90 for the last 365 days compared against all fullbacks in the top 5 leagues:
- James is in the 82nd and 92nd percentile for assists and expected assists at 0.18 + 0.19 per 90, very good stats.
- But Trent… he’s in the 99th for both, with an assist and xA at 0.40 and 0.35!
James is a really good fullback/wingback. Trent is a creative juggernaut. As Giorno says, those types of creativity stats are there to be compared with the likes of De Bruyne, Fernandes etc.
Trent 2.3k minutes
James 1.1k minutes.
Looks like you can, but only against the rest of the league for 2021-22. It looks like the 365 days one compares against the rest of Europe's top 5 leagues to give a wider picture.Can you possibly refine those stats for this season specifically? Just interested to see where James comes in compared to Trent. This season feels like James coming out party as a proper offensive weapon.
It's even more stark when you only judge this season
0.37 xA per 90. Highest in the Premier League. The guy is a monster. You can - and liverpool in fact *have* - build one of the very best teams in the world around Alexander-Arnold
Again, James is amazing, but seriously. Don't. Completely different players first, and completely different class of players too
James is world class. Alexander-Arnold is a top 15 player in the worldThey're not completely different class at all. They're both world class, James is more versatile and a better defender but Trent is more creative. England are incredibly lucky to have so many top class right backs to choose from but these 2 are the clear pick of the bunch.
It's even more stark when you only judge this season
0.37 xA per 90. Highest in the Premier League. The guy is a monster. You can - and liverpool in fact *have* - build one of the very best teams in the world around Alexander-Arnold
Again, James is amazing, but seriously. Don't. Completely different players first, and completely different class of players too