Then I don't get your point at all.
It's a matter of quality and not style. Cause Dembele does as he pleases.
11 - Raphinha
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Then I don't get your point at all.
It's a matter of quality and not style. Cause Dembele does as he pleases.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
No it is a matter of both as it is for every player in the world in every team.
It is clear the point being made.
Whether you get it or not.
Whether it is 'quality or style' that is on Xavi anyway if failing.
I would agree if Raphina was a 2nd striker or whatever. But he played on the wings for Leeds. There are essentially two options, cutting inside or running the byline, and he's not good at either (--> surely a matter of quality and not style).
JamDav1982
Senior Member
His role at Leeds and system was completetly different.
If he cant do either than that is on Xavi for thinking he can.
There are a ton of different way wide players play anyway.
Not nearly as simple as just saying he played wide for Leeds so should be able to in this system.
When could we have paid 7m for marinelli exactly, when was he made available to us for that money & we said no?.
You need to watch some of his highlights from Leeds
He just looked more confident and quicker. Only difference in "style" is that he had acres of space in the PL playing for an underdog.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
You need to watch some of his highlights from Leeds
He just looked more confident and quicker. Only difference in "style" is that he had acres of space in the PL playing for an underdog.
Watched him plenty at Leeds.
Go back to discussion at start of season and will see what was said and how he would not be same player hugging touchline and no attacking RB.
He wasnt any quicker... confidence yes has gone.
Of course it is different playing for Leeds.. that is whole point.
You need to go back and watch Leeds.
If it is confidence or not being able to cope with less space than at Leeds... again on Xavi.
gregorrin10
Senior Member
If there ever was a time for Raphinha to step up and really announce himself, this is it. He'll get his chance now. Let's hope he takes it.
feggydinho
Senior Member
I think they should try Ferran and Raphinha in the rw now and see who clicks. I remember Ferran performing well as a rw in one of games this season
serghei
Senior Member
Vinicius was 19.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
21 and there for 3 years before first good season.
serghei
Senior Member
Of course, Madrid bought him very young because they expected him to take some time to adjust and mature. raphinha is not the same case at all. He's supposed to be in his prime at 26.
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