Where has he said this? Still expecting his time to come in terms of being an established name in the first 11.
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Jhon Lucumi - Transfer Rumour
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Bear
Striker
Are the noises made your head ?
SAFCBlandy
Striker
That makes no sense. He's got plenty of game time for us so far, and he's actually broken back into the Netherlands squad since he came here.
Vauxie
Striker
Ffs ayeMental to think there was a time early summer I’d have been happy them both
What a transfer window from us!
nhs99v
Full Back
well there's certianly no chance of that lot being out muscled by anyone! Jesus they would be scary!
Didn't we move for Alderete due to wasting too much time with Bologna?
Given we're already stacked in the CB department, maybe the links to the young Belgian would be a better move and bring him on over the course of a few seasons to progress rather than a player on big wages who'll probably expect to play every week.
Given we're already stacked in the CB department, maybe the links to the young Belgian would be a better move and bring him on over the course of a few seasons to progress rather than a player on big wages who'll probably expect to play every week.
woodlebert
Striker
In what sense do you think? I thought Lucumi looked better
smithy83
Midfield
To be fair, I was basing that off general metrics. Ive only watched Bologna a few times this season and he looked half assed. I just looked into advanced data and while Heggem has been better in defensive duels, Lucumi easily outshines him in possession for pass completion, progressive passes, and progressive carries. Thats likely what we're willing to pay the fee for, or were.
Baxter the maestro
Full Back
The real question is - is Lucumi a better player than Hjelde, who currently occupies one of the 'overseas' left-sided central defender berths in the squad ? I would respectfully suggest that the answer is obvious. Thus swapping them out brings in a player who could genuinely be easily used in the team. I don't think that the same could be said for Hjelde.
The second question then is - who would you rather have as the replacement centre-back on the matchday subs bench - Alese or O'Nein or Lucumi ? Again, I think that the answer is obvious. Lucumi would also keep Alderete on his toes and be a ready-made alternative in the event of suspensions, injuries or loss of form.
The process now must surely be incremental improvements, with the least good existing players being replaced with better when they become available.
Having Ballard, Mukiele and Geertruida functioning as the right-sided centre-backs (with the latter two also providing excellent cover for the right-back slot) and Alderete, Lucumi and Alese being the options for the left-side centre-back (with the latter also being able to play left-back), would see us well provided for.
Geertruida provides excellent service on the right-side of the defence in both the centre-back and full-back positions. He should also be recruited without a shadow of doubt.
Sorting out the right-wing and recruiting another left-sided centre-back are not mutually exclusive options.
Masuaku is likely to be transferred out as he's not inspired confidence and Le Bris has recognised his short-comings. However, it is a valid point.
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The Cabbage
Striker
I'd probably disagree with that initial view to an extent. It's not about individual comparison of players and like-for-like replacement with our current squad for me. It's about how we use our few remaining foreign signings for maximum effect in the short and medium term. For me, there are bigger needs than more centre halves at present. I'd put wide players, strikers (simply because its the hardest and most expensive position to recruit) and both creative and all-round midfielders currently ahead of another centre half. Then it becomes a case of how many foreign players we're willing to move on from to create that space. We'd already be moving players on just to get most of that list done. Always good for the club to retain some flexibility too.
BishVegasSAFC
Central Defender
Bollocks
Bonzo
Striker
Good players are always needed, if he prepared to sit on the bench is a different matter.
Not what he said to me only a month ago, wants to stay and he knows it's up to him to stay in the Dutch squad. He's being picked by them so why would he want away
Bear
Striker
Well stocked at CB now and does anyone actually know if he’s all that
Weird obsession on signing him like if he’s that good and cheap surely he’ll have loads of teams sniffing about him
me is back
Midfield
A LB/LCB hybrid ( like a left sided Mukiele) would be a great signing. Happy for that to be a young lad who can cover and grow into the role.
Not when we’re already pushing our maximum number of foreign players allowed. CB is probably the least priority position at this point
Scorer
Striker
Quality wise perhaps but really it’s not as well stocked as it seems. Mukiele and Hume are the RB competition leaving Ballard, Alderete and Geertruida as the central defensive options at least some of the time. I love O’Nien but I don’t think we’ll see him as a real option so I think we probably are one short at CB ( or RB if Mukiele is seen as CB). We have Hjelde and Alese that could play there too but I think both will be away on loan in Jan.
