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10 Jul 2020 11:41:05
Ed001, you've give good opinions on most left backs we've been linked to (long list) . Not sure I've seen your opinion of Digne, who's recently been added to the list? Id be surprised if Everton were to sell, but I think he's decent attacking wise, with good delivery, but can get caught out of position defensively.

We've often talked about being better with what we have, is that Azpilicueta at LB right now? Certainly someone for Maatsen to learn from.

What are your thoughts?

{Ed001's Note - I like Azpilicueta on the left, his crossing is his weakest point, but on the left he avoids crossing, so he adds more attacking impetus to the side when there. Odd but that is the way it seems to me anyway.

As for Digne, he is an excellent player going forward, especially his delivery which is amongst the best left-backs in the world. However you are very right to point out his deficiencies defensively, particularly this season, when he seems to have become a little more lax in his duties. Last season he was tracking back hard and much better, but this time around he is not putting in quite the same amount of work to get back. I don't know why that is. If it is an instruction from the coaching staff it is a mistake but at least then you know he could easily just raise his game given different instructions. I have a feeling though that it is a mental issue, he has done similar in the past, his effort has dipped after an initial high workrate. He would certainly be a step up, but is it enough to make him worth buying? Maatsen looks a better long term bet for the side than Digne and Maatsen is already there, so maybe it is time to save that money for a keeper?}

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10 Jul 2020 13:10:13
Yeah, I'd be looking for cheapish cover who'd be comfortable on the right or left. Keep James as starting on the right, and have Maatsen developing behind Azpilicueta on the left. Like you say, we could save the money for a GK - or even a CB.

10 Jul 2020 16:16:24
I agree J, use the money for a CB. I think Akè next to Dave on the left of our defence with Zouma and James on the right sounds good. Get a commanding GK behind them and Kante sitting in front, then we would be good to go.

10 Jul 2020 16:37:59
I'm not sure I'm convinced by Ake, I'd have him on the left side of a three but not a fan of him in a back four.

I know he's not EPL proven and he's young, but I'd be pushing for Ben White from Brighton, currently at Leeds. I've said before that I know a fair few Leeds season ticket holders who rave about him, I think he'd pair very nicely with either Zouma or Tomori. We just wouldn't be getting that experience our defence probably needs.

I hope to see Ampadu paired with Zouma and / or Tomori at some point too, I think that'd be a nice combo of skill sets.





 

 

 
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