Ben Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Dr Jinx said: Koulibaly has rejected Napoli’s contract offer.. would be available cheap enough but with massive wages I guess.. we should be all over that, be the perfect partner for Botman. He's obviously a great player but at 31 for how much longer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 years.. we’d have possibly the best defence in all of Europe. He’ll probably end up at Bayern or maybe Chelsea.. but for now I can dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Think "we should be all over that" is my new favourite transfer saying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: 3 years.. we’d have possibly the best defence in all of Europe. He’ll probably end up at Bayern or maybe Chelsea.. but for now I can dream. Eh, even signing him we wouldn't even have the best defence in this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I’m not convinced we have a role in mind for Paqueta at all. Same. I would prefer genuine pace at RW and we havent been playing with a 10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 He could easily play right of a middle 3 which is currently one of our two weakest positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, madras said: He could easily play right of a middle 3 which is currently one of our two weakest positions. Didn't play there too often for Lyon in a less physical league. If he could do that role that would be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I dunno bruno and joe playing deeper more combative giving him liscence to drift around ahead would be sexy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Wow. Have the people who cant see a role for Paqueta actually seen him play? I think he could do just fine in a midfield 3. He is deceptively strong on the ball, and great at holding/protecting. Can very quickly turn defense into attack, almost Frenkie esque Dont let all the brazilian tricks fool you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Look at this video, specifically around the 1:12 mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, arnonel said: Look at this video, specifically around the 1:12 mark He’s an absolute gem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 16 minutes ago, arnonel said: Look at this video, specifically around the 1:12 mark Catts for me like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 But can he do it on a cold Wednesday night..... in central midfield in the PL? Unless you dominate the ball entirely.. i'll say it..... I think you need more physical players in that midfield 3. If we were to play with a 10 he looks perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 People just casually ignoring that we switched to 4-2-3-1 mid-game more than once at the back end of last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: But can he do it on a cold Wednesday night..... in central midfield in the PL? Unless you dominate the ball entirely.. i'll say it..... I think you need more physical players in that midfield 3. If we were to play with a 10 he looks perfect. This feels like bait You need to watch him first. He is strong defensively. Very good at pressing. For those who havent watched him, there are some good articles around. Let me try find them. Here is first -> Player Analysis: Lucas Paquetà – Breaking The Lines edit: Another article: Lucas Paqueta for Brazil 2021 - scout report (totalfootballanalysis.com) Edited July 8, 2022 by arnonel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 You're all wrong. We need Jack Wilshere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I'm just looking on whoscored and it suggests he's played mostly as a 10. A few times upfront. Then a few in central midfield. And a few on the right. That doesn't strike me as someone who will come to the PL and play in a midfield 3 for a team who don't have the ball most of the time (currently). A round circle for a round hole feels like having him at 10 but that's not how we play. He looks a talent. If he could come and play RCM I would love it. He's clearly immensely taelnted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Watching that video... oh man, I was happy to wait until Jan or next summer but now I want him in the starting XI immediately, him and Bruno's understanding would dominate and carve through teams! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I’m not convinced we have a role in mind for Paqueta at all. He's played as #10, RCM, RW, CF (False 9-ish) for Lyon. He's easily slotting into the role Willock played when Bruno was at the base. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 If we were to play 4-2-3-1, couldn't he be the 1 in the middle of the 3, alongside ASM and Diaby? Joe and Bruno behind him, one breaking up play, the other progressing and passing through the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Would be horrible to see him playing at another Premier League club. Hope it doesn't happen. Its here or nowhere Paqueta! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 We need end product on RW at the end of the day, someone capable of putting in a shift on both ends of the pitch - the obssesion with athleticism and pace is moot if we're running up blind alleys on both wings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Silent this week for sure :/ Kinda sad but hopefully its just because we are so much better now to keep things "secret". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I'm just looking on whoscored and it suggests he's played mostly as a 10. A few times upfront. Then a few in central midfield. And a few on the right. So you havent watched him Also, attacking midfield is not the same as no.10 Heat map here: Lucas Paquetá Olympique Lyonnais videos, transfer history and stats - SofaScore Edit: p.s. The last 3 games for his club he played in a midfield 3 #JustSayin Edited July 8, 2022 by arnonel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 He naturally drifts into a right side of a 3 / wide right position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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