GWT: PL Matchweek 21
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Both of those guys are young and obviously have a big ceiling to improve, no problem buying those types of players. Get them out of the MLS early while you can still build them up. Almiron was 24 when they bought him and paid way more than Adams and Davies went for.
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I’ll concede Almiron hasn’t been great, but I’m not sure anyone should be judged for playing well or not under the soccer genius of Steve Bruce. Maybe under Rafa he’s having a different career.
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Some massive points gained today. Southampton, Watford, Villa, dang.
Watford is much better than shown, they just haven’t been able to finish
Watford is much better than shown, they just haven’t been able to finish
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It's not like he's not getting on the ball or generating chances, the problem is he has no end product at all at this level. Both his decision making and his ability just isn't good enough in the box to be an attacking player in the EPL, He had almost 50 shot attempts before scoring his first goal for Newcastle a few weeks back. He does bring a lot of pace and physical ability out there, but in no way should be deployed in an attacking role if you hope to score goals.
Joelinton is probably the guy most suffering from Steve Bruce, since he barely touches the ball. He's been a huge bust, but I'd be willing to go a bit easier on him since he only gets like 2 touches a game it seems.
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Arsenal could find themselves in a relegation scrap. Especially when you consider they should lose today, and their next three matches are tough.
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Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s not doing well. But between getting hurt at the end of last season and getting a manager who basically plays park the bus football, I don’t know if he’s quite getting the best shot.
it’s also not like the money they spent on him is crazy in today’s market. 21 million pounds? That gets you a lot less than it used to.
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If anyone questioned whether otamendi was down or not pep is playing with 3 at the back two of which are midfielders and the other is an 18 year old.
speaking of Garcia he has been solid at the back.
speaking of Garcia he has been solid at the back.
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They sold Perez for £30 million and bought Almiron for £21 million to fill pretty much the same role. Perez is a significantly better player.
Don't worry, we're not expecting much. Funny for United though, they bring in a striker and offensive coach and are resulted to be a counterattacking team. Better than whatever Spurs are doing though, they looked very beatable the past three to four EPL matches.
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I defended it actually.
He would have been good enough to play for us regularly if he hadn’t blown his knees so many times.
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I thought it was good money. But most of us felt it was fair. He can play, and no one held his desire to get playing time against him. It was good business all around.
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He is a better player, but I think the argument was upside for Almiron. Along with Perez not wanting to be there
Well, they don't have a striker so yes. Rashford and James are great players, but are more notably wingers of the future.
That's fair.
