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Re: Dembele
Would love to see Dembele molded into Modric's direct replacement. From what I've seen, he's certainly got a lot of ability, and although his game is different from Modric's right now, I think he can play a very similar role to what Modric played for us.
First things first, i've posted this already on here, but whilst we are playing 4-2-3-1 I defiantly think he should be fitting into the two alongside a Sandro/Parker/Livermore. Need that bit of quality and guile in the center of the park. Think in the last couple of games we have looked very predictable in possession and almost lost for ideas resulting in to many sideways passes, especially just inside the opponents half.
Playing him in the 2 also creates room in the 3. With Bale and Lennon out wide and Sig through the middle behind Ade. Not to mention Dempsey could play anyway in the 3 or as the centre forward.
Would love to see Dembele molded into Modric's direct replacement. From what I've seen, he's certainly got a lot of ability, and although his game is different from Modric's right now, I think he can play a very similar role to what Modric played for us.
First things first, i've posted this already on here, but whilst we are playing 4-2-3-1 I defiantly think he should be fitting into the two alongside a Sandro/Parker/Livermore. Need that bit of quality and guile in the center of the park. Think in the last couple of games we have looked very predictable in possession and almost lost for ideas resulting in to many sideways passes, especially just inside the opponents half.
Playing him in the 2 also creates room in the 3. With Bale and Lennon out wide and Sig through the middle behind Ade. Not to mention Dempsey could play anyway in the 3 or as the centre forward.
Re: Dembele
I don't give a Dumb-belly how you pronounce it, as long as he keeps up the early promise he's shown... he looks Gooooooooood!
Dare I say it a bit of the Vieira's about him (which is NO bad thing!) Ability AND Strength... a rare commodity indeed! Hudd would be the nearest thing we've had at the club in recent years... but Dembele seems to have Modric's ability to go past players, and Thudd's beefcake build to boot! A real heady mix.
I don't give a Dumb-belly how you pronounce it, as long as he keeps up the early promise he's shown... he looks Gooooooooood!
Dare I say it a bit of the Vieira's about him (which is NO bad thing!) Ability AND Strength... a rare commodity indeed! Hudd would be the nearest thing we've had at the club in recent years... but Dembele seems to have Modric's ability to go past players, and Thudd's beefcake build to boot! A real heady mix.
Re: Dembele
I bet no one gets the reference
ArtyB said:
I bet no one gets the reference
Re: Dembele
I'm rapidly moving in to territory where Dembele (sp) is my favourite current player. Bloke has been the biggest addition to the squad ever, proportionate to my expectations of him. Not saying I didn't expect much but whenever he's on the ball I'm relaxed, know we're going forward.
I'm rapidly moving in to territory where Dembele (sp) is my favourite current player. Bloke has been the biggest addition to the squad ever, proportionate to my expectations of him. Not saying I didn't expect much but whenever he's on the ball I'm relaxed, know we're going forward.
Re: Dembele
Lots of tidy midfield short passing last night. All very nice but not stretching the opposition enough. Need to mix with more longer passes to switch play. Not sure dembele is the man for this. When the ball isn't switched enough Bale starts coming inside more to look for it.
Lots of tidy midfield short passing last night. All very nice but not stretching the opposition enough. Need to mix with more longer passes to switch play. Not sure dembele is the man for this. When the ball isn't switched enough Bale starts coming inside more to look for it.
Re: Dembele
Some of his first touches that take him around players are brilliant. Smooth player.
Some of his first touches that take him around players are brilliant. Smooth player.
