If true, at £18M, I think this would be a good outcome for us. Even better if we can throw in Firpo for free.
If true, at £18M, I think this would be a good outcome for us. Even better if we can throw in Firpo for free.
Agreed - Firpo wants to go back to Spain and the club he started at allegedly want him back as they sold their first choice left back.
I believe that Roma play in the Stadio Olimpico, shared with Lazio, some distance from Spain??
On the question of Firpo, I've seen some really good play from him (not as LB I'll grant) and wonder if a CM-type position wouldn't suit him better (at least in the PL/LUFC scheme of things)?
Going forward or played in a more attacking role I agree he can look good - we are blessed with options there though.
The goal and the crowd singing his name seemed to boost his confidence at the weekend too.
He apparently had a hard time at Barca which probably knocked his confidence. his start with us and the ever changing back 4 and injuries last season probably didn’t help either.
Defensively he often looks frozen and for someone so big looks weak challenging for the ball.
I fear it may be a case of this wasn’t the right move for him and he might flourish somewhere else. That said having Wober inside him who looks good and constantly talks might help him.
18 million????
What time will I pick him up for the airport?
Can't say im sorry to see llorente go, he was woeful, couldn't pass or kick a ball straight, only to the opposition. Just a recognised left back needed, unbelievable as a Premier club we have no left back.
Can’t understand why he was being picked for the team, if now suddenly he’s surplus to requirements.
Jessy will probably still put his name on the next teamsheet.
Tin hat on but Llorente in the right tactical system with the right players around him is good and has shown that in parts under Bielsa but with Spain and other clubs.
He definitely doesn’t seem to suit the JM system but he still gave his all so good luck to him and if we get the full amount we paid for him back all the better.
What system would that be Ted?