Who we sign at CB naturally depends on how we want to play both in and out of possession
Specifically how each CB suits their respective rest defence
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Specifically how each CB suits their respective rest defence
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Generally the top teams are either starting with a back 3 or moving into one in possession (ip)
Now whether thatโs either full back inverting into midfield and the other pushing in or both FBs inverting in with the CB pushing into midfield depends on the manager
Now whether thatโs either full back inverting into midfield and the other pushing in or both FBs inverting in with the CB pushing into midfield depends on the manager
Well known examples are Zinchenko inverting from FB, Caicedo (Brighton) inverting from FB and the Libero; John Stones from CB
They leave behind them a strong rest defence something United in particular need to work on, targeting players with more PnP should be our primary goal
They leave behind them a strong rest defence something United in particular need to work on, targeting players with more PnP should be our primary goal
In terms of our own team I think ideally we sell(/let go) two out of the three of Varane/Maguire/Lindelof
If Varane was to accept lower wages (sub 160k pw) it would likely be the most cost affective and by his own admission would like to retire at one of his 3 clubs
If Varane was to accept lower wages (sub 160k pw) it would likely be the most cost affective and by his own admission would like to retire at one of his 3 clubs
Realistically, we donโt know who will be manager next season
Rather than looking at any given managers tactics I just want to look at the raw personnel and how theyโd fit in the correct system - in possession
How we should strengthen are own rest defence
Rather than looking at any given managers tactics I just want to look at the raw personnel and how theyโd fit in the correct system - in possession
How we should strengthen are own rest defence
Whilst I am comparing players important context must remain, Iโve tried to compare with similar players (in similar conditions) or shown theyโre more than their current season
Players statistically are of course easily affected by the team they play in
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Players statistically are of course easily affected by the team they play in
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Homegrown, young and versatile JB can play RCB, LCB and LB - being ambipedal I wouldnโt be surprised to see him cover RB too
Ideally CCB or LCB ip depending on his partner in defence
The price is rumoured to be around ยฃ70mil
Homegrown, young and versatile JB can play RCB, LCB and LB - being ambipedal I wouldnโt be surprised to see him cover RB too
Ideally CCB or LCB ip depending on his partner in defence
The price is rumoured to be around ยฃ70mil
Utilising his height as much as possible and throwing a true back line leader into the spine of the team
PSV loan showed his true passing ability
The LB inverting into midfield and over/underlapping is generally better for Rashford so building towards that should be the goal
PSV loan showed his true passing ability
The LB inverting into midfield and over/underlapping is generally better for Rashford so building towards that should be the goal
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Similar to JB can play both RCB & LCB and often plays both this season under Motta at Bologna
Ideally JL is the one inverting this time from CB, similar to Stones he pushes into midfield with both full backs inverting in to the wide CB roles
Similar to JB can play both RCB & LCB and often plays both this season under Motta at Bologna
Ideally JL is the one inverting this time from CB, similar to Stones he pushes into midfield with both full backs inverting in to the wide CB roles
Although Lucumi doesnโt occupy/maintain the midfield position like Stones his ability on ball is elite tier as well as his carrying ability
Likely to cost around ยฃ35mil
However, if Lucumi is signed the back line would have to be filled with players that can cover the three ip
Likely to cost around ยฃ35mil
However, if Lucumi is signed the back line would have to be filled with players that can cover the three ip
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One of the best box defenders itw, matched with unreal pace and aerial ability
Lacks the ball playing ability the top level requires but if catered to youโve a literal wall at CCB
Partner with ball playing CBs and youโd reap the benefits
One of the best box defenders itw, matched with unreal pace and aerial ability
Lacks the ball playing ability the top level requires but if catered to youโve a literal wall at CCB
Partner with ball playing CBs and youโd reap the benefits
Although he has the pace to play all 3 CB positions Iโd consider it a non starter at wide CB
Rumoured to have a ยฃ43mil RC which makes him a very smart addition, youโd be getting a CB entering his prime for cheap in todays money
Juve paid ยฃ37mil so I doubt the rumours personally
Rumoured to have a ยฃ43mil RC which makes him a very smart addition, youโd be getting a CB entering his prime for cheap in todays money
Juve paid ยฃ37mil so I doubt the rumours personally
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Probably the best passer on this list and one of Leverkusenโs stand out performers this season
Rumoured to cost around ยฃ50mil
He can play all three positions but his best role is LCB, enabling him to perform line breaking passes
Probably the best passer on this list and one of Leverkusenโs stand out performers this season
Rumoured to cost around ยฃ50mil
He can play all three positions but his best role is LCB, enabling him to perform line breaking passes
His technical security and his ability to circulate the ball are all elite level
Standing at 6โ4, Tapsoba is aerially strong but not dominant
However, heโs likely the most adaptable of all the profiles, his ability in passing and general defending make him a golden transfer
Standing at 6โ4, Tapsoba is aerially strong but not dominant
However, heโs likely the most adaptable of all the profiles, his ability in passing and general defending make him a golden transfer
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An elite progressor
Perfect wide CB, specially RCB to utilise those abilities as well as allow him to be aggressive and push the back line up
Ability on the ball allows him to cover RCB & CCB, although he is aggressive in duels
An elite progressor
Perfect wide CB, specially RCB to utilise those abilities as well as allow him to be aggressive and push the back line up
Ability on the ball allows him to cover RCB & CCB, although he is aggressive in duels
Rumoured to cost around ยฃ45mil
Similar to Tapsoba at 6โ3 Todibo isnโt aerially dominant, his game is more focused on pace and power which allows him to compete regularly with wingers
Itโs essential he has an experienced or elite partner for CCB to counter his aggressiveness
Similar to Tapsoba at 6โ3 Todibo isnโt aerially dominant, his game is more focused on pace and power which allows him to compete regularly with wingers
Itโs essential he has an experienced or elite partner for CCB to counter his aggressiveness
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Although 6โ2 Silvaโs aerial ability isnโt a strong point
Primarily positioned at RCB but destined to become the backline leader at CCB Silva has shown to be an elite tempo controller from deep
His high football iq allows the team to tick
Although 6โ2 Silvaโs aerial ability isnโt a strong point
Primarily positioned at RCB but destined to become the backline leader at CCB Silva has shown to be an elite tempo controller from deep
His high football iq allows the team to tick
Ranking highly statistically for defensive actions although he has been at fault for a fair few goals this season
Rumoured to cost ยฃ75mil+
I only hope Benfica keep him another year
Undoubted potential but we canโt afford him the time needed to adapt next season
Rumoured to cost ยฃ75mil+
I only hope Benfica keep him another year
Undoubted potential but we canโt afford him the time needed to adapt next season
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An solid passer, particularly long passes and in a better team his short passing would improve too
Incredible game iq which is shown by how much trust Marco Silva puts in him
A quality that will only improve in a better team
An solid passer, particularly long passes and in a better team his short passing would improve too
Incredible game iq which is shown by how much trust Marco Silva puts in him
A quality that will only improve in a better team
Standing at 6โ5 he is an absolute powerhouse aerially
Passing, Heading, High line/Key interceptor, Carrying and composed
All these traits for a total of ยฃ0mil
Ability to play across the back three, destined for the CCB spot I could see him being eased into RCB beforehand
Passing, Heading, High line/Key interceptor, Carrying and composed
All these traits for a total of ยฃ0mil
Ability to play across the back three, destined for the CCB spot I could see him being eased into RCB beforehand
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Can cover all 4 roles required and having been trained under Gasperini at Atalanta Iโve no doubt heโd easily pick up new information
His future could follow a similar path to John Stones, a tactician coach would be much needed though
Can cover all 4 roles required and having been trained under Gasperini at Atalanta Iโve no doubt heโd easily pick up new information
His future could follow a similar path to John Stones, a tactician coach would be much needed though
Standing at 6โ4 Scalvini is aerially strong but not dominant
Start as RCB and eventually, after coaching inverting into midfield
Defensive anticipation is one of his best attributes as is being a creator from deep but can seem over eager on both fronts
Incredibly high ceiling
Start as RCB and eventually, after coaching inverting into midfield
Defensive anticipation is one of his best attributes as is being a creator from deep but can seem over eager on both fronts
Incredibly high ceiling
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This project wonโt be quick but the important part is getting the best deals now
Now if the budgets more or less that can be catered to, Lucumi for example would be an unbelievable pick up and can spread the Branthwaite money around the defence
This project wonโt be quick but the important part is getting the best deals now
Now if the budgets more or less that can be catered to, Lucumi for example would be an unbelievable pick up and can spread the Branthwaite money around the defence
If AWB is sold a RB than can cover both midfield and RCB ip is signed
Like Kossounou, Singo, Geertruida or buy Todibo for there
Bring in a LB who can over/underlap Rashford, Balde from Barca is of interest but likely unrealistic with the budget Leif Davis would be a solid pick
Like Kossounou, Singo, Geertruida or buy Todibo for there
Bring in a LB who can over/underlap Rashford, Balde from Barca is of interest but likely unrealistic with the budget Leif Davis would be a solid pick
Maguire/Varane box defending is good enough to push us through the year at CCB, adding much needed experience to the team
Personally Iโd rather 3 CBs signed but being realistic (pessimistic) Branthwait & Tosin is enough to push us through the year before spending more
Personally Iโd rather 3 CBs signed but being realistic (pessimistic) Branthwait & Tosin is enough to push us through the year before spending more
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