I believe you are right, Gana presses much more and is farther forward, while Garner sits in more. Often Gana can be seen pressing the ball as far as the wingers
Seemed to come in as a RW. Thought he was tidy and kept play ticking. Doesn't strike me as a RW at all though. Makes sense as he said he envision himself as a box to box midfielder. Freiburg collapsed around him in that second half so probably...
Anyone wondering who he plays like, he's been consistently likened in style to a young Leon Goretzka...a dynamic, all pressing, versatile number 8, who can carry the ball, with a knack for the odd goal. Like Goretzka, he can play anywhere in...
I get that and agree. My point of him being raw is based on the assumption (and I will freely admit I have no idea at all) that he has been brought in to replace Gana in the long term. He needs to grow into that role.
He’s 23 and played over 100 first team games. He needs to be ready to perform if called on or he shouldn’t have been signed. That’s not to say he can’t get better too.
From what I could see in the highlights reel.
1. He is strong, there were so many instances, where he just brushed off the opposing player, as if swatting flies.
2. He is a little awkward at times, as if doen't know what to with his body, his...
Watched a highlight reel and he looks so strong with a good shot on him. Looking forward to seeing him play. Looks like we’ll be going with a goalie, 9 midfield players and a striker this year. The old 1-9-1 formation. 😆