HastingsSeagull
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I suspect RDZ didn’t know quite how good Groß and Gilmour were when first joined us and so identified Dahoud 6 months before he even signed for us.
Billy had the stalker stuff and has clearly improved many fold since Dahoud came in to battle for his position. That may well have helped in addition to his calmer private life. Groß has gone on to start for Germany (as we all knew he could from watching him for what 5 years?). Lallana has stayed fit. Baleba has come in looking raw but stuck around the squad instead of being loaned out for a period.
Much like Webster as a depth player I have no problem with Dahoud as 5th choice but would not feel comfortable with him starting regularly. It’s the Undav effect. If you’re happy on the bench stay and we’re glad to have you, if you are determined to play most matches then best you leave (with our blessing and on our terms).
Billy had the stalker stuff and has clearly improved many fold since Dahoud came in to battle for his position. That may well have helped in addition to his calmer private life. Groß has gone on to start for Germany (as we all knew he could from watching him for what 5 years?). Lallana has stayed fit. Baleba has come in looking raw but stuck around the squad instead of being loaned out for a period.
Much like Webster as a depth player I have no problem with Dahoud as 5th choice but would not feel comfortable with him starting regularly. It’s the Undav effect. If you’re happy on the bench stay and we’re glad to have you, if you are determined to play most matches then best you leave (with our blessing and on our terms).