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This is why I completely dismissed the idea of Klaassen being brought in as a playmaker.
He ain't a no.10, never will be.
He gets goals/assists/chances because of the runs he makes off the ball and the spaces he picks up - a player we've lacked massively from midfield in recent years.
He looks to move the ball forward quickly, and is always on the front foot pressing. He needs a real creative outlet next to him (Gylfi) to ensure he's at his best.
He'll be a very good addition for us. People just need to know what to expect.
Thought we had a thread on stats and how skewed they can be, or are they back in fashion because they suit an argument.
originalgreaserbob
Not good enough.
That's right, we don't need stinking stats. It's like the Pope told Galileo, "I can see what's going on with my eyes, so you can't trick me with your fancy equations."
This would make plenty of sense if we were buying a proper clever passer. Rather than Gylfi who literally creates as much as Gana in open play. I just don't get it. Literally swap either of Rooney or Gylfi out for a proper playmaker and it all fits.
Both. Crap stats are crap. Good stats are good.
Seamus Colemole
Previously deathbyropeandglass
He's basically the individual equivalent of a team having 30% possession and winning 2-0.
It's not how often you touch the ball but what you do with it when you do.
It's not how often you touch the ball but what you do with it when you do.
kenada_blue
Welcome to Barcelonaton FC
Cahill drove the team, battled.
Rooney will drive the team and battle.
Take Rooney out and just have Klassen, there's no bite, no real drive.
I will also add that while we're going on about how good his one touch passing is...it's also very limiting in his range.
While people are writing Rooney off, he's still able to spread play and ping a 30 yarder which is something I can't see Klassen doing.
Biff malibu
Player Valuation: £750k
Seems like a great 5-a-side player, meaning he'll be good at home against weaker teams, but not so valuable against the top sides. A bit too weak and slow for those games imo.
Toffe3m4n
Player Valuation: £80m
Exactly.
The guy could only touch the ball a dozen times for all I care as long as a couple of those touches directly lead to goals.
Biff malibu
Player Valuation: £750k
Not an individual star, but he's a melter. When the team melts together, he will be the backbone of that offense. Quick passer, good vision, gets into the box. Bit weak on the physical side, not that quick. Maybe a bit like Adam Lallana?
roydo
in memoriam - 1965-2024
A melt. Ok.
scratchnsurf
Player Valuation: £40m
Prove it
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