Very different types of players though, no? Draxler is more of a passer/long shot taker where as Son was better at running behind and dribbling at players before scoring, no? (I don't watch a ton of German football, I could be wrong.)
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Very different types of players though, no? Draxler is more of a passer/long shot taker where as Son was better at running behind and dribbling at players before scoring, no? (I don't watch a ton of German football, I could be wrong.)
Draxler has spent long spells as a frustrating player who doesn't really do anything. He's very young still (only 22) but he hasn't been able to harness his talent for any real definitive stretch. He's classy in possession, but to this point in his career has lacked any real bite to his play - something that Schuerrle never developed and in many ways they are kind of similar players (wide players who aren't exceptionally pacey, are very good at keeping possession but don't provide a cutting edge either). Adam Lallana is something a poor man's version of the same type of player.
Son in the Bundesliga was a very, very direct player - but lethally effective at it. He'd knife in from out wide and was a terrific finisher. He gave away possession more than a Draxler type does, but he also provided far more end product.
Thought this might have been posted in here, but...
SUNDERLAND IN FOR MASON
Sky Sources understand Hull City face competition from Sunderlandfor the signing of Ryan Mason from Tottenham.
Hull and Spurs have agreed a fee for the midfielder and the Tigers have made him a contract offer. However, we understand the player is now speaking to Sunderland.
SUNDERLAND IN FOR MASON
Sky Sources understand Hull City face competition from Sunderlandfor the signing of Ryan Mason from Tottenham.
Hull and Spurs have agreed a fee for the midfielder and the Tigers have made him a contract offer. However, we understand the player is now speaking to Sunderland.
Bolasie was better than Zaha and Bolasie was not a world beater by a mile
Bolasie was and is a random cannonball of a player with inconsistent end product.
I guess Poch liked Zaha's resilience and defensive willingness against us.
I have been reading the palace forum many are actually saying Zaha is better. I can't see this deal being done though, Palace will demand too much.
Chadli actually is pretty rapid when he opens up. Remember one counter attack season before last when he went off like a rocket from our half to their 18.....think it's the only time he's sprinted since he signed tho!
I wouldn't call him shit, but I'm not that excited either.
The simple truth is that it's hard to upgrade on Eriksen. Sure he's been off his game in the first two matches, but the likes of Calhanoglu, Silva and Draxler just aren't upgrades. Isco might be, but you lose those 12-13km per game that Eriksen puts in, and consistency has always been his problem.
I would rather we either looked at someone equally adept at playing deeper, or perhaps someone with pace who can also play out wide. Tough ask to find in this market, but a like for like Eriksen upgrade is not possible imo.
And what Pochettino doesn't? He wants to bring in a guy who he knows is total crap? The guy is young and hasn't always had the best squad or coaching besides perhaps his time in Old Trafford. I just don't understand why everyone touts 'In Poche we trust' unless it's something they don't agree with.
Consistently covers more ground than anyone else in the team.
True, but not by a massive amount. Maybe 1-2km.
Good window so far.
We got the striker we've been crying out for. A defensive mid who can cover Dembele and Dier, and potential for a few more to come in.
I think we'll sign N'Kouduo, Pau Lopez and one more. Would love it to be Çalhanoğlu but trust Poch's judgement. Either way, I have an exciting feeling about this season.
We got the striker we've been crying out for. A defensive mid who can cover Dembele and Dier, and potential for a few more to come in.
I think we'll sign N'Kouduo, Pau Lopez and one more. Would love it to be Çalhanoğlu but trust Poch's judgement. Either way, I have an exciting feeling about this season.
Which, added to the 11-12 km average you cited, gives you 12-14 km, no?
So I just read two articles and watched two youtube videos, so I feel safe in proclaiming that we need to sign this Oliver Burke lad. £10 Million has already been offered, match it loan him back, and keep him in our pocket for the future.
Ahhhh, I thought he meant an extra 12km on top of the usual 10km amount. My bad, misunderstanding.
I like him, but he's not Superman!