I really liked Fagioli last Saturday, he was occupying that space of the field where we dont like to play and distributing the ball very fluidly. I wonder if Manu can do the same, hopefully.
Maximilian_Sinigr on
I’m amazed at this guy.
He’s not the cerberus in the midfield like Thuram.
He doesn’t have Buddha levels of calmness under pressure like Luiz does.
He doesn’t have the field vision of Fagioli.
Yet somehow, this guy who is principally just a pure mass of chaotic energy, seems to be starting ahead of these three.
Mystery, I tell you.
ghobbins on
Was saying this when it looked like Motta was coming and his renewal was in flux.
Weston fits the Mottaball bill very well. Runs a ton, decent defender, one touch oriented, decent header, and makes incisive late runs in the box.
Literally none of our other midfielders do all of this even if Douglas is a better ball carrier, Loca is a better passer, and Kephren is a better ball winner
Weston is like the Mario (thinking of Mario kart etc) of the midfield. Does everything decently, not a standout on any one trait. But has no big weaknesses other than sometimes fitness.
He’s also on a prove it contract year which is additional motivation none of the other midfielders have.
That said, I think Douglas quality is showing more and more. Once he gets an assist or goal, Motta will struggle to keep him on the bench.
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I really liked Fagioli last Saturday, he was occupying that space of the field where we dont like to play and distributing the ball very fluidly. I wonder if Manu can do the same, hopefully.
I’m amazed at this guy.
He’s not the cerberus in the midfield like Thuram.
He doesn’t have Buddha levels of calmness under pressure like Luiz does.
He doesn’t have the field vision of Fagioli.
Yet somehow, this guy who is principally just a pure mass of chaotic energy, seems to be starting ahead of these three.
Mystery, I tell you.
Was saying this when it looked like Motta was coming and his renewal was in flux.
Weston fits the Mottaball bill very well. Runs a ton, decent defender, one touch oriented, decent header, and makes incisive late runs in the box.
Literally none of our other midfielders do all of this even if Douglas is a better ball carrier, Loca is a better passer, and Kephren is a better ball winner
Weston is like the Mario (thinking of Mario kart etc) of the midfield. Does everything decently, not a standout on any one trait. But has no big weaknesses other than sometimes fitness.
He’s also on a prove it contract year which is additional motivation none of the other midfielders have.
That said, I think Douglas quality is showing more and more. Once he gets an assist or goal, Motta will struggle to keep him on the bench.