Reiss Nelson already looking like something at 17 as an attacking midfielder, getting past players in the final third, approaching the box with pace, skipping challenges, running
at defenders etc all these supported by a cool head, steady improvement / game opportunities and a HEALTHY BODY are the hallmarks of superstar attackers.
Not exact matches
And big players have no special natural advantage in shielding a ball and holding off a
defender etc — YaYa Toure is good
at this but because he has ability not because he is physically intimidating.
After years of torture by the likes of Andre Santos, senderos, almunia
etc we have great
defenders and great organisation
at the back.
Clubs buying established
defenders etc for stupid money is detrimental to football, because the younger players have less of a chance to play
at the top level.
Just imagine if a new manager comes in and spends millions on a top
defender, defensive midfielder and a striker... our season tickets and club merchandises and beer prices
at the stadium
etc etc will all shoot up!
I imagine there are conference players in low possession sides with way more tackles, clearances, interceptions
etc than any world class
defender you might want to look
at.
He stated, quite rightly, that the Bulgarian
defenders stopped Robben
etc whereas our
defenders, while quite good
at attacking, are absolutely useless
at defending against anyone
at all who has a semblance of skill.
I don't really understand why he let Gabriel go I believe he was really good
defender of course sometimes he was bit shaky but he would have done better job
at centre back thn Monreal and why is he still keeping all these rubbish players, Walcott Ramsey
etc I gues no body wants them
Then buy world class Reus, strong DM khedira / Schneiderlin, top class
defender hummels and sign young versatile
defender some one like fabian schar who can play
at all defensive positions because injuries can hurt us
at any time and sell arteta, podolski (wants to leave)
etc and other liablity players..