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18 Aug 2016 16:28:38
More Ricardo Rodriguez rumours today. I'm hoping they're true. Some people on here don't seem to rate him but I think he's up there as on of the best all round left backs in the world. For £22m (reported fee) that would be a steal in modern day transfer fees!
Still hoping we sign Koulibaly. The thought of having Zouma, Koulibaly and Christensen as a back 3 next season is pretty amazing!
What do people think to the Cuadrado rumours regarding a loan? I'd personally just sell him while he's still worthy of a reasonably high transfer fee.

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18 Aug 2016 17:03:02
Big fan or Rodriguez aswell. Doesn't get enough credit on here. I would be over the moon with him.

18 Aug 2016 17:04:53
I don't think he would sign a left back, then change tactics to a back 3, I think it's 1 or the other, sign a left back and play as a back 4, or don't and maybe go 3 at the back.

18 Aug 2016 17:09:51
Heard the loan has an obligation to buy at £21m, not sure if that is true or not.

18 Aug 2016 17:17:09
I also rate Rodriguez highly and have suggested him before to a mixed reception with someone recently using what I assume was a video game to criticise him. He is young, plays in a reasonable league and International level with pace, a superb left foot and is attacking and can 'defend' which for the money looks a steal. With Azi back to the right with his pace I see that full back issue nicely resolved.

18 Aug 2016 18:50:23
If you have watched a fair amount of Rodriguez you would know he is absolutely terrible at defending. Quite the opposite of what you say C1915, I suspect the people who rate him are the ones who sign him every time they play FIFA/ FM. I've seen a fair bit of Wolfsburg the last 3 seasons and also watched him play for Switzerland in the Euros. He's not good at all. Though he does have a wonderful left foot for set pieces/ crossing etc.

18 Aug 2016 19:11:34
Good going forward he's a poor defender though and I've watched him several times. Reminds me a lot of Baines in that he's well known for being a fantastic set piece taker.

If it was up to me i'd try Napoli for Faouzi Ghoulam now he's the most complete left back available in my eyes.

18 Aug 2016 19:13:06
I have to agree with Saim. I think Rodriguez is actually way better on games than in real life. He's considered a bit of a "Football Manager legend" and I used to rate him based on the game. Watched him a fair bit and I really felt my expectations were let down by his defensive nous and also he seemed fairly slow for a supposed top modern full back.

Still think I'd rather have him at left back and Azpilicueta at right than start Ivanovic, but there are surely better players.

18 Aug 2016 20:07:22
In all honesty I wish we could've kept Filipe Luis at the club. Jose never really gave him a good run in the team and so I'm not surprised he wanted to return to Spain. There aren't many better full backs about at the moment so I was sad to see him leave. Surely a full back will be arriving though with Baba and Ake out on loan. Our only options are Ivanovic, Azpi and Aina which just isn't good enough, especially when you consider our lack of depth at CB. I'm sure the club are working day and night on defensive recruitments however and I trust they'll do the right thing.

18 Aug 2016 20:46:00
Saim: but others loved the idea. Always interesting how we all see the same players differently. Having worked in Germany I saw a lot of football and last year was adamant we should not buy Rahman for the reasons he is unlikely to be a success with us. Likewise Rodriguez I always felt would be an excellent long term buy. I am not saying he is the finished article but in my eyes that potential is there to be developed under good management and a Terry leadership. I now know what this FIFA item and cannot understand why anyone would compare reality with a video game.

18 Aug 2016 20:54:39
Sorry mate I wasn't calling you out on anything I was just saying that people were more likely to judge a positive opinion on him based on computer games rather than a negative opinion. I might've been a bit harsh on him but I don't believe he's what we need at left back. I know the game is changing but personally I still like defensive solidity first and foremost when it comes to defenders to Rodriguez isn't a good option for me. That being said, I'm not sure who I'd want to come in. I've heard that Hector is pretty decent defensively but can't say I've seen much of him other than for the national team.







 

 

 
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