15 Aug 2017 13:52:22
Ed001, if you're around. I really value your opinion on players, and I was wondering what you think of Sergi Roberto as a player?
It's been reported that he isn't pleased with Barcelona for having bought Paulinho and we've been linked to him. Do you think he'd be a good addition to our squad?
Thanks for any input.
{Ed001's Note - he is a very good midfielder, very tidy on the ball and a step up from Fabregas as he can actually run, imo. For the Prem anyway. You can get away with strolling in Barca's midfield or Juve's or Bayern's or Real Madrid's 90% of the time, but you can't get away with it in the English leagues. Roberto will at least provide some legs and is a tidy passer, though not as good as Fabregas. Terrible right back though.}
15 Aug 2017 17:35:43
No idea why they shoehorned him at RB. Better than Paulinho for sure.
15 Aug 2017 16:21:04
Thanks for that, Ed! Do you think he's capable enough defensively to play in a 2 man midfield in PL next to a guy like Kante or Bakayoko?
This is of course for the hypothetical situation in which we sign him. I'd certainly rather Roberto than Trinkwasser.
15 Aug 2017 19:33:45
Good question, good answer. Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - sorry Jackson, I must have accidentally posted it and closed the reply I typed mate. Yes I do think he would be ok next to Kante or Bakayoko but not against the tougher teams. He is not so much of a passenger as Fabregas against them, but he will need time to get up to speed in the Prem. And thank you Conthan.}
15 Aug 2017 20:41:24
I appreciate it, Ed. I don't watch a lot of Spanish football myself so it's hard sometimes to really judge a player.
I just don't want to see Fab starting in midfield anymore. He's just too immobile, he can't do it. Complete liability, and when he isn't dropping multiple unbelievable passes/ assists then I fail to see why he's there (other than providing a living body on the pitch lol) .
{Ed001's Note - I try and watch as much football as possible, but I do tend to end up getting dragged into watching all the Prem games and it leaves little time for the rest. However, I spent 6 months in Spain during last season, so got stuck watching a lot more of their footie than usual. Usually here there is about 12 top flight leagues and some coverage of the English Championship, so it was a bit of a change to be mainly restricted to Prem and La Liga! I saw a fair bit of the lad and he was utterly hopeless at full back but looked a really good player in midfield. I thought he would go on to replace Rakitic, who looks finished as a player.}
15 Aug 2017 22:39:55
I mainly watch PL, and I try to catch some Bundesliga games as well as I like the German league and clubs for some reason. But almost never La Liga.
I hope reports of Roberto wanting out are true, as I could see Pedro and Cesc convincing him to join haha :-P
I also wonder what'll happen with Andre Gomes. Massively talented but didn't really seem to fit the team. I'd take him in a heartbeat.
16 Aug 2017 01:04:21
Oh, Andre Gomes - BROWN SUGAR.