Hleb's Sirush
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Never in doubt!
Hope we have enough humble pies to go around.
Hope we have enough humble pies to go around.
Even if we had signed Zaha for the 80 million we were supposed to do, he’s not even posting those numbers and he’s grown up in this league.
People need to be realistic about this kid otherwise we might as well sell him now.
Absolutely, his talent is unbelievable, the way he can pick the ball in the middle of nowhere and drive forward with power reminds me of monsters like Vieira and Yaya Toure.A fully settled Pepe is going to be an end product machine games like this, can't wait.
Must be so good being coached by Mikel. He even makes the fans understand the process which will see us get the best out of him. Always so clear and concise.
“The price that we paid for him puts him in a difficult position straight away because he’s going to be compared to players of that calibre,” Arteta said on Friday.
“He was in France and was one of the biggest stars in the league. He had an incredible year.
“Now he comes here and a lot of people didn’t even know him and you paid that price tag.
“So for him to put his brain into this picture and solve all this is not easy. And he’s a really young player.”
Despite his reservations, Arteta remains convinced that Pepe will prove a success.
“It’s not easy to adapt to this league but he’s putting in the effort and he’s willing to do it,” the Arsenal boss continued. “And it will come out.
“First of all he needs the right structure behind him to be able to provide the moments of quality and winning games, whether it’s assists, goals, dribbles or whatever it is.
“Afterwards he needs to have a much clearer picture of the things that are happening on the pitch, why they are happening and how he can solve them. I think he’s in the process of doing that.
“I hope we can see it from now to the end of the season.”
This NPK stuff lol.That's because Zaha is overrated and would be overpriced.
I'm for Grealish, but Grealish link up, for example, is excellent, his ball retention is out of this world, he is versatile playing as MC, LW, CAM and he has already 13 NPK Goals+ Assists playing for a relegation level team.
He would probably reach the 20 number (that I want a 80 million player) playing for a Aston Villa being still better than his numbers suggest. And you probably can get Jack for less than 80 million.
It's fair to expect 25 g+a from a 80m player, but that's too unrealistic, don't think Pepe will ever reach this level tbh, 12-15 would be a good return from him.He is a 80 million player with focus on the end product, no so much in terms of ball retention and build up plays. A decent first season for this type of fee would be around 25 G+A-PK in the EPL, he is now with 8 (3 NPK Goals + 5 Assists), maybe he can reach 20.
He cant reach 25 goals a season because he doesnt take our penalties. 10-15 with a bunch of assist would be very good.It's fair to expect 25 g+a from a 80m player, but that's too unrealistic, don't think Pepe will ever reach this level tbh, 12-15 would be a good return from him.
Move him closer to goal and it is a game changer. At times he was playing as a 10 dare I say it. He needs freedom to thrive. He is a creator and a finisher and defensively he is much better than Özil. He is the future and to be honest Is like to see this eventually.
Saka------------Auba------------Nelson
-------------------Pepe
------------Torreira--Ceballos
Tierney--Mari---Luiz--Bellerin
Move him closer to goal and it is a game changer. At times he was playing as a 10 dare I say it. He needs freedom to thrive. He is a creator and a finisher and defensively he is much better than Özil. He is the future and to be honest Is like to see this eventually.
Saka------------Auba------------Nelson
-------------------Pepe
------------Torreira--Ceballos
Tierney--Mari---Luiz--Bellerin
Auba ----- Martinelli ----- Saka
-------------- Pepe ---------------
---------- XX ----- XX -----------
Tierney -- Mari-Luiz -- Bellerin
Saka as inside forward, Tierney as offensive LB, Martinelli and Auba as goalscorer (relying in only Auba to score goals is too much weight for him). Pepe as hardworking 10 (just a bet there).
He cant reach 25 goals a season because he doesnt take our penalties. 10-15 with a bunch of assist would be very good.
We can't push both full backs forward with our midfield. I think Saka is better from the left alsom
This NPK stuff lol.
Jack is all Aston Villa have got attacking wise and everything goes through him it’s different to Pepe’s situation here.
Besides he’s borderline English international. You’re not getting an attacking English international in their early/mid twenties for anything less than 80mil minimum in 2020. Unless villa get relegated or something. That’s why we bought Pepe in the first place, we’ve never been able to afford English stars at their peak they just cost monstrous amounts - or wouldn’t come here.