Pavilionaire
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
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IMHO it's one of those where your initial reaction is no, but then when you think about it there are a number of good arguments in favour:
1. Cover for Baleba - This is a weakness for us, when Carlos gets subbed at the business end of the game. Dier has the physicality and the nous to cover, and - I think - a better option than Moder, Milner or (based on limited evidence, admittedly) Wieffer.
2. Cover at centre back.
3. Ability to drop into a back 3 if we change system.
4. Great passing range for a defensive player.
5. A good presence at corners.
6. International and European experience.
7. Apparently, he speaks fluent Portuguese, so useful when communicating tactics with Igor and Joao Pedro.
8. Motivation - Tuchel now England manager, he got the best out of him at Bayern, a possible recall as utility player not out of the question.
1. Cover for Baleba - This is a weakness for us, when Carlos gets subbed at the business end of the game. Dier has the physicality and the nous to cover, and - I think - a better option than Moder, Milner or (based on limited evidence, admittedly) Wieffer.
2. Cover at centre back.
3. Ability to drop into a back 3 if we change system.
4. Great passing range for a defensive player.
5. A good presence at corners.
6. International and European experience.
7. Apparently, he speaks fluent Portuguese, so useful when communicating tactics with Igor and Joao Pedro.
8. Motivation - Tuchel now England manager, he got the best out of him at Bayern, a possible recall as utility player not out of the question.
I love Jonathan Liew