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Mikel Merino (now playing for Arsenal)


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Merino is a defensive midfielder with lots of engine - he just happens to not treat the ball like a hot potato. He seems a very Benítez player to me in that regard, but don't expect him to be a creative force. I'd expect him to be a Colback upgrade, provided he's successful in the league.

 

Basically the player we haven't had since Tiote's season when we finished 5th. It's been a problem area since Bobby Robson was here, I really hope this guy can fill that role.

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He's definitely a risk, but one worth taking imo for 7 million. Would much rather a young player not content with sitting on the bench than a player like Samaris for much more, when we know he has his limitations.

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Merino is a defensive midfielder with lots of engine - he just happens to not treat the ball like a hot potato. He seems a very Benítez player to me in that regard, but don't expect him to be a creative force. I'd expect him to be a Colback upgrade, provided he's successful in the league.

 

Colback not playing :sweetjesus:

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German football specialist on Talk Sport has just been saying how he's a good player, only didn't get into the Dortmund first team because the number of quality players they have above him. Says going to an English club and being coached by a Spanish manager like Rafa is the perfect outcome for him.

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German football specialist on Talk Sport has just been saying how he's a good player, only didn't get into the Dortmund first team because the number of quality players they have above him. Says going to an English club and being coached by a Spanish manager like Rafa is the perfect outcome for him.

 

and then one of the thick cunt presenters chirped in with 'but i still think Newcastle will go down' followed by 'why aren't English managers given a chance in the Premier League'?

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German football specialist on Talk Sport has just been saying how he's a good player, only didn't get into the Dortmund first team because the number of quality players they have above him. Says going to an English club and being coached by a Spanish manager like Rafa is the perfect outcome for him.

 

and then one of the thick c*** presenters chirped in with 'but i still think Newcastle will go down' followed by 'why aren't English managers given a chance in the Premier League'?

 

Hope he responded " because they are shit mate ".

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Couldn't get ahead of Ginter, Guerreio or Castro...no shit those are all quality players and Merino is still finding his place and developing. Odd way to criticize someone.

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They're not using that as a criticism though? ???

 

Fairly sure I've read some people concerned that he's shit because he couldn't get into the Dortmund team and wondering why he hadn't had many appearances for Dortmund in the league (and starting ones too)

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It's quite feasible that the club would consider selling Colback if an offer came in. I can imagine a few Championship clubs being keen on him. We can only live in hope.

Loan him back to the makems he can witness their drop into the first division.

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They're not using that as a criticism though? ???

 

Fairly sure I've read some people concerned that he's s*** because he couldn't get into the Dortmund team and wondering why he hadn't had many appearances for Dortmund in the league (and starting ones too)

You might mean this?

 

Fair point. But I'd be more enthusiastic if we were taking a player away from a Bundesliga first team (that they'd miss/have to replace) rather than one surplus to requirements/being offloaded. Doesn't mean he's s***. But if he has only been a starter in Segunda Division (not as strong as Championship) he kind of might be/less evidence he has what it takes for PL.

Not a criticism as such, if he's Rafa's choice that's good enough for me. Just, well, every player is a risk but having not played at the top level anywhere, he is more of a risk/doesn't get me that excited. That said, Aarons (could similarly say never really played at top level) does get me excited; because I have seen enough to believe he could be top class.

 

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