Matt
Stuart Pearce
Allegedly Alexis is looking to end his career in England, with several mid-table clubs considering taking a punt. I can see this being the ‘Mariankis Marquee Signing ’ for summer 23 if it’s real
Willian was one of the players of the season for me. Depends on attitude/fitness.Old washed up players looking for a last paycheck are not the way we stay in the premier League.
I’m not advocating it but what qualifies as “washed up”
Felipe, Aurier & Boly have been some of our best signings last year, on paper they are no different to Sanchez.
Like with every player each one is different, I don’t think it’s right to put them into specific categories.
Credit to him, but I just can't see Sanchez working out. He was a shadow of himself at Man United.Willian was one of the players of the season for me. Depends on attitude/fitness
False 9 isn’t it? So is in the MGW kind of position.All budgets and money talk aside - who’d you rather have to bring on, Scarpa or Alexis?
It’s actually a tougher question than I immediately thought. And that’s assuming they’re both looking for the MGW role - I didn’t realise Alexis actually generally plays as a 9 rather than a 10
Credit to him, but I just can't see Sanchez working out. He was a shadow of himself at Man United.
False 9 isn’t it? So is in the MGW kind of position.
The age is possibly a factor of pace has been part of his game previously. Some more defensive players can probably lose pace and gain experience. Not sure if that translates in the position he plays, especially as we tend to play quick counter attacking football as our most effective attacking threat.I’m not advocating it but what qualifies as “washed up”
Felipe, Aurier & Boly have been some of our best signings last year, on paper they are no different to Sanchez.
Like with every player each one is different, I don’t think it’s right to put them into specific categories.
See also Keylor Navas
I’d say cb’s can get away with losing pace more, especially if they are big units and or haven’t relied on pace. Aurier is only 30/31 and keepers regularly go on in to their 40’s at good level. Again they aren’t reliant on pace.I’m not advocating it but what qualifies as “washed up”
Felipe, Aurier & Boly have been some of our best signings last year, on paper they are no different to Sanchez.
Like with every player each one is different, I don’t think it’s right to put them into specific categories.
I’d say cb’s can get away with losing pace more, especially if they are big units and or haven’t relied on pace. Aurier is only 30/31 and keepers regularly go on in to their 40’s at good level. Again they aren’t reliant on pace.
The position Sanchez plays, his style and what we need does rely on pace.
Like I said in my original post I am not advocating Sanchez, I just don't like dismissing a certain profile of player when so many have had a positive impact on our season and do across the league.I’d say cb’s can get away with losing pace more, especially if they are big units and or haven’t relied on pace. Aurier is only 30/31 and keepers regularly go on in to their 40’s at good level. Again they aren’t reliant on pace.
The position Sanchez plays, his style and what we need does rely on pace.
I learned my lesson from Aurier. I was dead against his signing, but he proved me wrong in spectacular fashion. A lot of it depends on the individuals attitude and desire IMO. There are some older players out for a last payday, but there are others (Aurier, Boly, Navas, Felipe) who feel they have a point to prove and get stuck in.Like I said in my original post I am not advocating Sanchez, I just don't like dismissing a certain profile of player when so many have had a positive impact on our season and do across the league.
Scarpa.All budgets and money talk aside - who’d you rather have to bring on, Scarpa or Alexis?
It’s actually a tougher question than I immediately thought. And that’s assuming they’re both looking for the MGW role - I didn’t realise Alexis actually generally plays as a 9 rather than a 10