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Against the tide, tactical process over outcome; unswayed by external sentiment | Scout & Analyst

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Look at how Virgil van Dijk is fixated on Lyle Foster’s eyes to work out his intentions and the space he wants to ultimately occupy. Van Dijk reads him and knows exactly what he wants to do.

By the way, with regard to Cody Gakpo, this is so, so poor from him. The very elite LW’s on this planet absolutely kill Malo Gusto &amp; Reece James with their first touch across them and make it a 2v2 with Mo Salah. Not good enough.

Look at how outrageous Hugo Ekitiké’s realm of motion is. James Tarkowski is going in with his head and Ekitiké has already flicked it around him, not over him. He then has the length to poke it, unbalanced, past Dewsbury-Hall. What a player.

This is why Rio Ngumoha is such a devastating 1v1 entity. He’s direct & intentional when duelling. He drives at his opponent(s) bringing the battle to them. But, look at how fast he moves his feet. So twitchy, perched on his toes, waiting for the opponent to bite before skipping past them.

Moments like these are why Adam Wharton is destined for the top. How many players get stuck on the touchline there? Look at how he can create separation and then not only spots that forward pass, but can break the lines like that. Special footballer.

Frenkie De Jong is one of the most complete midfielders in Europe. Look at how he can unlock back-lines from within the block with ease. Knows exactly where Lewandowski is and the required strike to empower him.

Goal #5. - another penalty - he is a good penalty taker - strikes a nice balance between power + placement - wraps it into the bottom corner

Goal #3. - top, top body usage on display from Woltemade here - pins his opponent early, arm across, initiates contact, planted both feet - leans into his opponent to allow the ball to run across his body - 4 steps to set himself whilst holding off marker - stabs it into the ground

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People will discuss Elliot Anderson’s £120M price tag, and rightfully so, but it will be the exact situation as Declan Rice. Once he starts bossing it for Man City, no-one will discuss his fee. In fact, they’ll discuss how it should’ve been £15/20M+ more.

Sad to think that Hugo Ekitike should’ve been starting his first ever World Cup game later today. I have no doubt that Ekitike will be back to his very best and he’ll be at the 2028 World Cup. An Achilles rupture is not going to stop this jugador.

If that Endrick valuation at €45M is accurate, then this has to be the Mohamed Salah replacement. It doesn’t get much better than Endrick; a stocky inside forward/SS that is capable of hitting 35/40+ goals a season at his peak. That ball-striking is just too unstoppable.

Watching a lot of Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth and can’t help but feel that Ryan Gravenberch will be utilised like Alex Scott. Similar skillset to the way they approach playing in &amp; out of pressure; intelligence, intuition &amp; improvisation.

Tottenham Hotspur should do everything in their power to convince Sandro Tonali to join them. At 26, he is the perfect midfielder to hand the keys of the project to. A true leader of men, a highly functional first phase initiator that brings you unrivalled levels of athleticism & composure.

Jeremy Jacquet was always going to be the Ibrahima Konate replacement. There are a lot of similarities to their game but Jacquet is a vastly superior in-possession asset. Capable of progressing the ball via the carry or passing.

Nathan Collins would represent a really sensible addition for Liverpool. 25 &amp; entering his prime years, HG status, aerially dominant, ball-playing has developed at Brentford. Liverpool need 2 CB’s MINUMUM so multiple profiles is essential.

Just imagine Michael Olise on that Real Madrid side; he is the definition of a Galactico. Not sure if swapping Bayern Munich for Real Madrid is the right decision though. More stability surrounding Bayern’s project currently.

I dread to think what Pep Guardiola would transform Elliot Anderson into. Handing him a 23 year old English midfielder with this current technical, physical &amp; mental floor. He would mould him into the most complete all-action #8 in the entire league.

I have come to find out that Bukayo Saka is one of the most disrespected players playing the game. How can you deny his status as a top 3 RW today? This is a genius footballer, just look at what a 6/10 Bukayo Saka performance entails.

Selling Curtis Jones before allowing Andoni Iraola to get his hands on him would be such a mistake. He is a perfect Iraola midfielder. There’s no world in which 27 year old Alexis Mac Allister represents a more viable midfield option than Jones.

Liverpool should be going back in for Manu Kone to replace Alexis Mac Allister this summer. For a maximum fee of £45M, you are elevating the floor of your ball-winning, press-resistance and decision-making. Plus he is significantly superior physically.

This is 21 year old Lionel Messi not just scaring 28 year old Ashley Cole, but absolutely terrorising him for 90 minutes. This is up there with one of the worst football takes I have ever seen. Lionel Messi isn’t an amazing 1v1 dribbler, he’s the greatest 1v1 dribbler of all time.

Nico Schlotterbeck is like having a quarterback in build-up. His complete range of passing is off the scales. There isn’t a pass he doesn’t have masterful control over. Look at the weight on these passes; passing empathy for days.

Look at Frimpong’s copying Mohamed Salah’s penalty run-up to be the first one ready to pounce on a potential rebound. Very nice preparation from Jeremie.

Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to sell Luka Vuskovic is insane. I have concerns wrt his recovery pace but at the very least he develops into one of the very best box defenders on the planet. He’s the perfect CCB to lead the line and fight fires with his excellent reading in the box.

Those first touches on the 96’ minute just sum Rio Ngumoha up as a player. Driving with intensity straight at the Newcastle backline, immediately being double-teamed and still has complete self-belief. 16 YEARS OLD. This is a superstar. 📹: 🎴

The things I would do to see Adam Wharton playing for Liverpool. £100M for Wharton would be the bargain of the century. This would be the best signing in recent history.

By the way, with regard to Cody Gakpo, this is so, so poor from him. The very elite LW’s on this planet absolutely kill Malo Gusto & Reece James with their first touch across them and make it a 2v2 with Mo Salah. Not good enough.

Watching a lot of Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth and can’t help but feel that Ryan Gravenberch will be utilised like Alex Scott. Similar skillset to the way they approach playing in & out of pressure; intelligence, intuition & improvisation.

Nathan Collins would represent a really sensible addition for Liverpool. 25 & entering his prime years, HG status, aerially dominant, ball-playing has developed at Brentford. Liverpool need 2 CB’s MINUMUM so multiple profiles is essential.

I dread to think what Pep Guardiola would transform Elliot Anderson into. Handing him a 23 year old English midfielder with this current technical, physical & mental floor. He would mould him into the most complete all-action #8 in the entire league.