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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.

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.

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The criticism of Virgil Van Dijk in relation to the Chemsdine Talbi goal is way over the top. Look at how he quickly he spots Enzo Le Fee making the penetrative run. He cuts out the more dangerous passing lane through to Le Fee before stepping up to Talbi. Should Van Dijk have stepped up with more intent? Yes. But he was in a difficult position that he had to manage and he manages it well.

The criticism of Virgil Van Dijk in relation to the Chemsdine Talbi goal is way over the top. Look at how he quickly he spots Enzo Le Fee making the penetrative run. He cuts out the more dangerous passing lane through to Le Fee before stepping up to Talbi. Should Van Dijk have stepped up with more intent? Yes. But he was in a difficult position that he had to manage and he manages it well.

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Micro moments like these highlight the true genius of Florian Wirtz. Drifts away from Mac Allister to create space whilst maintaining the passing lane. Constantly scanning looking to gather more & more information. Spots Gravenberch as the free man & steps up for the combination ‘around the corner’. But he doesn’t stop there. He has already identified the space to penetrate that Magassa will vacate as he is forced to step onto Gravenberch. What a footballing mind.

Micro moments like these highlight the true genius of Florian Wirtz. Drifts away from Mac Allister to create space whilst maintaining the passing lane. Constantly scanning looking to gather more & more information. Spots Gravenberch as the free man & steps up for the combination ‘around the corner’. But he doesn’t stop there. He has already identified the space to penetrate that Magassa will vacate as he is forced to step onto Gravenberch. What a footballing mind.

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The problem with Wirtz is that you’ve got a 19 year old #10 with 1,777 PL minutes dropping performances like this week-in, week-out. Josh King is already physically, mentally & technically capable of influencing Premier League matches, Florian Wirtz isn’t.

The problem with Wirtz is that you’ve got a 19 year old #10 with 1,777 PL minutes dropping performances like this week-in, week-out. Josh King is already physically, mentally & technically capable of influencing Premier League matches, Florian Wirtz isn’t.

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Imagine a world in which Liverpool accepted that Man City bid for Cody Gakpo; this has been Liverpool’s best attacker. Playing at RW which is not his preferred position yet provides so much value for Liverpool; powerful carries out wide, generating real quality chances for his side and providing a lot of value without the ball.

Imagine a world in which Liverpool accepted that Man City bid for Cody Gakpo; this has been Liverpool’s best attacker. Playing at RW which is not his preferred position yet provides so much value for Liverpool; powerful carries out wide, generating real quality chances for his side and providing a lot of value without the ball.

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Matias Fernandez Pardo is a SENSATIONAL signing for Newcastle. I have no doubts over the translation of his game to the Premier League; he is the perfect stylistic fit. 6’1”, outrageous burst of acceleration, top technician capable of providing 25G/A+ a season at his peak.

Matias Fernandez Pardo is a SENSATIONAL signing for Newcastle. I have no doubts over the translation of his game to the Premier League; he is the perfect stylistic fit. 6’1”, outrageous burst of acceleration, top technician capable of providing 25G/A+ a season at his peak.

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496,762 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen

It’s outrageous that there is a small group of Liverpool fans that do not rate Dominik Szoboszlai given his consistent performances for years now. He doesn’t need to be platformed to perform; LCM, RCM, #10, RB!, he influences football matches week-in, week-out. Every elite side in Europe would KILL to have Szoboszlai.

It’s outrageous that there is a small group of Liverpool fans that do not rate Dominik Szoboszlai given his consistent performances for years now. He doesn’t need to be platformed to perform; LCM, RCM, #10, RB!, he influences football matches week-in, week-out. Every elite side in Europe would KILL to have Szoboszlai.

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115,259 Aufrufe • vor 6 Tagen

Michael Olise is one of the finest footballers on the planet and Liverpool need to do anything to acquire him. This is the ultimate Mo Salah replacement; a 40+ G/A winger capable of influencing the game from any angle, any zone and against any form of opposition.

Michael Olise is one of the finest footballers on the planet and Liverpool need to do anything to acquire him. This is the ultimate Mo Salah replacement; a 40+ G/A winger capable of influencing the game from any angle, any zone and against any form of opposition.

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69,384 Aufrufe • vor 5 Tagen

Don’t pay attention to him missing a chance or two, look at the consistent quality of each action he executes. Look at the level of threat that he can generate from his ball-carrying, athleticism & ball-manipulation. He will get on the end of quality chances.

Don’t pay attention to him missing a chance or two, look at the consistent quality of each action he executes. Look at the level of threat that he can generate from his ball-carrying, athleticism & ball-manipulation. He will get on the end of quality chances.

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117,385 Aufrufe • vor 12 Tagen

Josh Acheampong is a generational English talent; Liverpool would have their RB spot secured for the next 10+ years. He’s got all the physical, technical and mental capacities you want in a footballer. The control he has over his frame with those long limbs is outrageous; the ability to decelerate/accelerate is out of this world.

Josh Acheampong is a generational English talent; Liverpool would have their RB spot secured for the next 10+ years. He’s got all the physical, technical and mental capacities you want in a footballer. The control he has over his frame with those long limbs is outrageous; the ability to decelerate/accelerate is out of this world.

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296,570 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

I would prefer Liverpool to sign Yankuba Minteh over Ibrahim Mbaye. How is any Premier League defender supposed to stop this freak of nature? Look at how he accelerates from a standing start, got the ability to combine in the half-spaces and such a goal threat.

I would prefer Liverpool to sign Yankuba Minteh over Ibrahim Mbaye. How is any Premier League defender supposed to stop this freak of nature? Look at how he accelerates from a standing start, got the ability to combine in the half-spaces and such a goal threat.

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Manu Kone would be a sensational signing for Liverpool. Kone is a jack of all trades #6 that is happy to sit in front of the opponents backline and keep the game ticking. Comfortable deep first receiver and sparking attacking sequences; covers ground well sweeping up those loose balls.

Manu Kone would be a sensational signing for Liverpool. Kone is a jack of all trades #6 that is happy to sit in front of the opponents backline and keep the game ticking. Comfortable deep first receiver and sparking attacking sequences; covers ground well sweeping up those loose balls.

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156,326 Aufrufe • vor 25 Tagen

Chema Andres for €23M is the signing of the window for Brighton. I used to buy into the baby-Rodri shouts but it’s purely down to his composition and limbs. But he’s an incredible first phase needle-mover that can receive deep under pressure and keep the game ticking. Capable of covering a lot of ground without the ball and using those long limbs to break up play.

Chema Andres for €23M is the signing of the window for Brighton. I used to buy into the baby-Rodri shouts but it’s purely down to his composition and limbs. But he’s an incredible first phase needle-mover that can receive deep under pressure and keep the game ticking. Capable of covering a lot of ground without the ball and using those long limbs to break up play.

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115,749 Aufrufe • vor 20 Tagen

Viktor Gyökeres is so far out of his depth at Arsenal. I tried to warn you but nobody would listen. They brought up his 54 goals in 52 games last season or his hattrick vs Man City. But it was clear he doesn’t have the required skillset to impact games. Unable to impose himself physically on opponents, unable to reliably create separation for his shots & his overall technical floor is so low his link-play leaves so much to be desired.

Viktor Gyökeres is so far out of his depth at Arsenal. I tried to warn you but nobody would listen. They brought up his 54 goals in 52 games last season or his hattrick vs Man City. But it was clear he doesn’t have the required skillset to impact games. Unable to impose himself physically on opponents, unable to reliably create separation for his shots & his overall technical floor is so low his link-play leaves so much to be desired.

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Cody Gakpo is a footballing litmus test. The majority of times Gakpo is not aesthetically pleasing on the eyes but this is what an effective and influential attacker looks like. He wins you football matches.

Cody Gakpo is a footballing litmus test. The majority of times Gakpo is not aesthetically pleasing on the eyes but this is what an effective and influential attacker looks like. He wins you football matches.

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101,754 Aufrufe • vor 22 Tagen

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.

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.

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This is Ronald Araujo’s last 40 duels; look at the quality of defending on display here. He has that South American front-footed temperament where he can step up and win the ball high; utilising his frame well to pin defenders. Comfortable drifting out to the channel to shrug opponents off the ball.

This is Ronald Araujo’s last 40 duels; look at the quality of defending on display here. He has that South American front-footed temperament where he can step up and win the ball high; utilising his frame well to pin defenders. Comfortable drifting out to the channel to shrug opponents off the ball.

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For €20M, Liverpool should go out and sign Hector Fort. His La Masia education is evident; high-functioning technician capable of changing the picture in an instant. Expansive range of passing, creative two-way threat and possesses a physical profile capable of developing into a strong defender.

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It was imperative that Liverpool held onto Cody Gakpo at this stage of the window. On the one hand, it is hard to turn down £80M+ for a 27 year old who has averaged 20 goal contributions a season in the last 3 years; they will not get that same kind of fee next year. However, imagine selling Gakpo and making a desperate purchase of a player like 29 year old Ismaila Sarr with these same funds would be disastrous. Sell Chiesa in January and bring in Minteh who will be fit and ready to contribute.

It was imperative that Liverpool held onto Cody Gakpo at this stage of the window. On the one hand, it is hard to turn down £80M+ for a 27 year old who has averaged 20 goal contributions a season in the last 3 years; they will not get that same kind of fee next year. However, imagine selling Gakpo and making a desperate purchase of a player like 29 year old Ismaila Sarr with these same funds would be disastrous. Sell Chiesa in January and bring in Minteh who will be fit and ready to contribute.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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782,619 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

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.

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.

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