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Seeing a bit of a narrative forming that Andrey Santos is “just a 6”. Yes that’s where he’s been playing for at Chelsea in pre-season, mostly by necessity as he’s the best one to fulfill that role in the squad currently.
But let’s be clear he is a dynamic, box to box midfielder…
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Newcastle signed a 23 year old Italian CM for €70m. Chelsea signed a 19 year old Italian CM for €15m(+€5m).
In 2-3 years, the Chelsea CM will be worth a hell of a lot more.
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I don’t think we’ve ever seen such a massive squad overhaul before.
The amount of both big arrivals as well as big departures is absolutely epic in proportion. No sentimentality, no second guessing. Ice cold determination.
All whilst navigating FFP by clever accounting…
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Major respect. He waited until there was nothing left to play for at Chelsea this season, playing through pain right through the end.
Get well soon hermano.
🚨 BREAKING: Enzo Fernández has decided to undergo surgery today for an inguinal hernia due to severe pain. He will be out for a month, aiming to recover in time to travel with the Argentine National Team to the Copa America.
@HernanSCastillo
🚑🇦🇷
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Andrey Santos framed Chelsea (and Brazil) jerseys prominently at home.
Not pictured: Forest jersey.
Come home brother. Give him a chance Poch.
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Honestly think if Nkunku were fit, Chelsea would have 6 points from Liverpool and West Ham games.
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Chelsea fans, here’s a short scout report on Angelo:
Left footed inverted winger who has over 100 senior appearances for Santos while just 18.
Silky smooth dribbler, ball tied to his feet with great close control, elite first touch and uses body well for feints and deception.…
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Brazilian talent Ângelo from Santos as negotiations are ongoing. Official bid has been submitted. 🚨🔵🇧🇷
#CFC
Blues offering £15m for 2004 forward to Santos, as
@venecasagrande
called.
There are details to clarify but deal is concrete.
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Pochettino on Mudryk's goal:
"Yes [he meant it]. To be honest, he tried.”
🤯🔥💫
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And to think some have written Mudryk off already…
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Out of nowhere comes news Chelsea are close to signing Deivid Washington from Santos. So who is?
It's been nothing short of a meteoric rise for the recently-turned 18 year old. He was only promoted to the Santos senior squad a few months ago (when Marcos Leonardo left for the…
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None of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, or Mateo Kovacic are part of the first XI of their respective teams.
£142.5m(+£15m in add-ons) raised from direct rivals. It’s almost like Chelsea knew something… 🤔😏
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I was awed by the quality to take the keeper out with that studs roll over and then patience to finish it off.
Literally stood up and started clapping in my living room.
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When Conte took over Chelsea in 16/17, only 3.7% of Premier League games featured 3 at the back.
After Conte’s success with it, 15.8% of lineups across the league used 3atb by season’s end, and 27% the following year. Including Pep, Wenger, Poch, Howe, Ranieri, and others.
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£30m looks a bargain for Gusto. Has been excellent and still only 20.
Initially labeled as a luxury RB backup to James, the unfortunate fitness issues of the captain means he is likely to become critical for Chelsea.
Even had a promising stint at LB against Newcastle.
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Not only fake news, but comically and completely wrong in two different ways.
1 - Talisca has been called up twice before for Brazil (2014 under Dunga, 2018 under Tite) - just never made his debut.
2 - Talisca has not been called up because Brazil has not yet called any players…
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Enzo with similar pass but Sterling instead of Oscar Bobb there to control it
The pass from De Bruyne and control from Oscar Bobb is unreal
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16 yo Endrick came on in Zico’s annual charity game Jogo das Estrelas, ran circles around everyone and scored a hat trick 😂
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Palmer at £40m was an absolute steal. He only recently turned 21.
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Finally watched the replay of the Chelsea City game and WOW.
So much to say, but what sticks out the most is the INTENSITY and BELIEF of this Chelsea side.
Chelsea, our proud club, who has looked disheartened for over a year. A completely revamped side with the THIRD YOUNGEST…
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This sauce hits
That Gusto Mudryk interchange down the left has got me moving.
Amazing what you see when you support a winger with a quality on-the-ball fullback.
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When the rain started pouring at The Bridge
Chelsea down to the best in the world
The belief never left
Gallagher with the bomb
Jackson with the blow
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Rumors coming out of Brazil this morning that Thiago Silva is rescinding his Chelsea contract to rejoin boyhood club Fluminense.
Here’s what I’ve uncovered attempting to find the original source of the news:
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Gusto has been combining well with everyone that’s played ahead of him. Palmer, Mudryk, now Noni.
Just another sign of how great a player he is.
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Been watching past Leverkusen games and I’ve ended up convinced Victor Boniface should be Chelsea’s target for
#9
.
He’s big and strong (6’ 4” / 1.93m) so you assume he’s more of a brute with powerful heading and ball striking, which he does have. But his touch, footwork and…
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Not a single Chelsea fan is complaining about selling Mount (to a direct rival no less), even though he was a poster boy for the club and Cobham, twice club POTY, considered a key part of our future, and helped us win the CL.
Why? Because Cole Palmer has been THAT good for us.
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Salary and wage planning aspect of Chelsea’s massive squad overhaul isn’t being talked about enough.
People are calling Chelsea foolish for tying players up to such long contracts, but they are assuming these players are on massive wages. The reality is these young players are…
Romeo Lavia will almost certainly be on a lower wage at Chelsea as he begins his career at Stamford Bridge than James Ward Prowse is on at West Ham. (
@TheAthleticFC
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Angelo and Deivid Washington playing together at Strasbourg this season = me watching a whole bunch of Strasbourg games.
Get ready for the reviews and summaries of their progress during the year 🫡
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I’m telling you, this trio are going to make up the spine of Chelsea for years to come.
All three are so so good and special.
Ages 21, 22, 21 🤯
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Andrey Santos! Scores what might be the winning goal of the U20 South American championships in the final against Uruguay!
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Kendry Paez scores for Ecuador!! At just 16! In his second international cap! SCENES
Caicedo technically gets the assist, Chelsea connection 💙
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One of the many reasons Caicedo is elite. So many would just recycle to Gusto on the right, but he does not fear the tight spaces and has qualities to execute it.
So underrated on the ball with press resistance, buildup, crisp long switches, and quality decisions.
Right place. Right time.
Enzo Fernández extends
@ChelseaFC
's lead following a VAR check 🔵
#EmiratesFACup
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Give him a player-coach contract and then phase him into full defensive coach.
Absolute class act, reads the game so well, natural leader.
🚨🗣 Thiago Silva on joining the Premier League and Chelsea:
"No man, no. I never imagined I would play in the Premier League one day."
"It was one, with all due respect, football that I didn't like. Because I thought it was a lot of aerial balls, get up here, fight there. 'I…
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Some were saying Gusto and Madueke together on right wouldn’t work cause Noni only hugs touchline so Gusto can’t overlap… 😏
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Ngolo Kante - £32m
Cesc Fabregas - £30m
Danny Drinkwater - £34m
Tiemoue Bakayoko - £36m
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Hear me out.
Palmer at F9. Think prime Liverpool Firmino (who was a 10 before Klopp converted him into a F9).
Jackson off to Afcon, Broja not in good form, and you don’t get the best out Nkunku as a 9.
He’s got the IQ and the clinical finishing we’ve been crying for 🥶❄️🧊
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Cech 🎙️: “Prior to my head injury I played 16 months with broken shoulders. I broke both shoulders, played season and a half with it, played the World Cup with it, then I had the surgery. If someone said “You have a broken shoulder” I would say “Fine let’s get on with it.” After…
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I owe Conor an apology. I was in the group that used to think he was expandable. The reality is he’s critical to this resurgent Chelsea.
His relentless pressing is as good as it gets. But credit to his massive improvement on the ball, suddenly looking very press resistant. One…
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Let’s just take a moment to appreciate Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stewart, and Joe Shields for their scouting and transfers since taking over:
Jan:
Enzo, Mudryk, Badiashile, Gusto, Madueke, Santos, Fofana, Slonina
Summer in:
Caicedo, Palmer, Jackson, Lavia, Nkunku, Lesley,…
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Out of the youngsters Chelsea are evaluating for loan or first-team roles, Andrey Santos is the most ready for PL game time.
It’s incredible how composed the 19 year old is, plays like a veteran many years his senior.
Has pausa and tempo control, offers non-flashy but immense…
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Opposition fans forget we have £105m worth of talent yet to play a single minute for Chelsea Football Club.
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And now we’ve got Enzo up front 😱
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Caicedo - Enzo
Palmer - Gallagher - Mudryk
As long as those 5 are fit, I don’t see Sterling getting back into the starting lineup.
It was a different gravy yesterday.
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Angelo vs Montpellier full match report:
⚡️ 18yo Angelo was electric and easily man of the match in his first Strasbourg start⚡️
- Standout quality is his dribbling, press resistance, and technique in tight spaces. Continuously took players on, and by end of match defenders…
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Chelsea have low key assembled incredible CB depth.
Who besides maybe Man City has better depth?
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Ultimately think Chelsea win the Caicedo waiting game with Brighton. Why? Andrey Santos.
Brighton ultimately want to cash in on a Caicedo, and Caicedo wants to leave. Brighton are just trying to get as much as they can out of it.
Chelsea obviously would prefer Caicedo to join…
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Florian Wirtz, Palmer, and Enzo on the same team would be a creative cheat code. No defensive system could stop those three all trying to slice you through at the same time.
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Getting some serious Drogba vibes from Jackson.
The energy, the hunger, the tenacity, all with some impressive technical flair and clear talent. Same type of beautiful raw from when Drogba first arrived at Chelsea.
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Mudryk’s movement leading up to his goal shows how he is improving off-the-ball very quickly.
Just a few weeks ago we saw him mostly waiting to receive ball to feet at RW.
Here he is making runs centrally, changing directions, shifting to drop behind defenders.
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Some goals and celebrations you never forget.
This will be one of them 🥹
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And some people were seriously saying Enzo had to be dropped.
What do you say now?
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12 games, 1 goal in Ligue 1.
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Thiago Silva this season. At 39.
Still amongst the best CBs in the world. Doesn’t get enough respect.
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Alphonso Davies drip
Contract expires in 1.5 years. New contract negotiations have stalled with Bayern… he wants a raise and they want to keep wages down (even though he’s underpaid).
… and he’s a Chelsea fan… but Madrid are sniffing 🤔
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Came on too late to help avoid the 3-1 loss, but man did Strasbourg’s midfield look so much better for the last 10min after Andrey Santos came on.
Tempo setting, line breaking passes, switching, carrying. Control.
23/25 accurate passes, 1/1 successful dribble, 1/1 duels won.
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New LB you say?
Go big on Davies I say. Still hasn’t signed a new Bayern deal, and they wouldn’t want to lose him on a free.
So experienced at just 23. Tall, fast, and strong.
Alphonso Davies drip
Contract expires in 1.5 years. New contract negotiations have stalled with Bayern… he wants a raise and they want to keep wages down (even though he’s underpaid).
… and he’s a Chelsea fan… but Madrid are sniffing 🤔
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Once everyone is finally fit…
Nkunku starts at LW
Fofana starts at RCB
Lavia starts vs top teams, Carney vs low blocks
Jackson likely starts overall, but Broja possibly vs low blocks (depending on form)
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Let’s run it back to this beauty.
Mudryk hive we still here.
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Enzo masterclass.
Show this to the kids, let them learn.
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Chelsea’s 16 yr old on his Ecuador debut Kendry Paez leaving Ugarte on the floor
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Caicedo has been in great form for quite a while. Typical non-appreciation for the type of role he plays from so many.
Covers a lot of ground, aggressive dueler, interceptions and closing down spaces, plus press resistance on the ball and critical for buildup.
Open your eyes.
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Endrick is a beast.
Palmeiras being outplayed by Flamengo, 3-0 down and a man down, and yet whenever Endrick gets the ball he is a danger.
Fast and technical, yet strong with incredible balance. He’s like an alien mix of Romario and Eden Hazard
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I know the result feels harsh after being 2-0 up and ending 2-2, especially after controlling the game for so long (60+min).
But this performance shows this Chelsea team is way better than most give it credit for. The players should be proud.
Top 4 contender this year.
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Enzo Fernandez attempted passes per 90min:
Benfica 22/23: 109.0
Chelsea 22/23: 83.7
Chelsea 23/24: 71.7
When you play a 100mph direct, vertical transition system, you bypass the midfield quickly. Giving players like Enzo less of the ball, and thus less influence.
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Leadership.
Respect.
Passion.
Turning into the soul of this team man, I swear.
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I love Enzo. Had a team high 81 touches against Fulham.
Was a bit shocked some fans were asking for him to get benched. Back as an 8, box to box, deeply involved in build up and creation both. Amongst the best in the world at it and still just 22.
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All I see now is a mirror image of what Mudryk will be doing throughout his career
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One of the greatest issues with judging players purely on goals and assists, especially when scouting young talent, is not factoring in players in bad sides.
Sounds obvious, but goals and assists + general volume of opportunities to shine are much easier when you play in a…
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Mudryk times the high press to win the ball. Uses his pace to cut inside and cause separation on this strong foot, gets a strong far post shot in.
Not a goal this time. But in time this will be his bread and butter. Shades of Robben on other flank.
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Mudryk’s 0.59 G+A per 90 in the Premier League this season is higher than:
Anthony Gordon
Gross
Havertz
Hojlund
Gabriel Jesus
Moussa Diaby
Doku
Martinelli
Odegaard
Sterling
Luis Diaz
Mitoma
Garnacho
Evan Ferguson
Kulusevski
Bruno Fernandes
But apparently he’s shit.
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Enzo Fernandez completed a ridiculous 14/17 (82%) long balls against Burnley 🎯
The only other CM who remotely competes with him for this volume+ accuracy wise in PL is Rodri.
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Most don’t really clock how special Chuk is. Going to surprise a lot of people when finally fit enough for consistent run of games.
Adds a lot of perfect qualities to complement the core of out team too. Stage is set.
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Not everyone is going to like to hear it, but out of all our former managers, I believe Maurizio Sarri is the one that is best suited for the types of players we’ve ended up acquiring.
Technicians who can control games.
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Chelsea’s most important player and I’m not exaggerating.
Only 21.
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Sometimes we just need to be happy for former players instead of living in regret.
Would Poch have known how to use him? Maybe the change of scenery is what he needed? Maybe a slower league that’s less physical suits his style and body more?
Happy for you RLC 🫶
Selling Loftus Cheek is the greatest mistake we’ve made in the Todd Boehly era. He’s literally the most complete midfielder I’ve seen in a long long time
Found his goal scoring touch again with a new trademark celebration 😮💨😮💨
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So many comments about us being greedy or asking where he’d fit.
In 2006 Chelsea had just won the league, had Lampard, Essien, Makelele for CM (plus a then-promising Lassana Diarra) and we still went out and got Michael Ballack.
Chelsea standard. Up the quality, the best stay.
🚨 Florian Wirtz is getting closer to Chelsea, who have intensified contacts with Bayer Leverkusen to ensure he arrives at the end of this season.
{Sport}
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£100m vs Free
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The Enzo and Caicedo ceiling is immensely higher than peak Jorginho and Kova.
Jorginho and Kova were experts in a few things but limited in many others. Enzo and Caicedo both tremendously more complete players.
The Chelsea midfield pivot upgrade cannot be overstated.
🚨 Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo share the same innate understanding of space and angles on a football pitch, moving around each other seamlessly to bait, stretch and ultimately dissect opposing midfields in a manner reminiscent of Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic on their very…
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Matheus França scored the game winner tonight for Flamengo in their season opener.
Flamengo supposedly turned down an offer of €14 million for the 18 year old last summer, and Newcastle enquired about him last month.
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Team Both
Golden Boys
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Andrey Santos' goal for Brazil U20 today may have been lucky and scrappy, but this effort that didn't go in was the more exciting highlight Chelsea fans want to see.
You can see a hint of why Juninho Pernambucano is enamored with Andrey's technique.
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Show me a Pep Guardiola team where your two wingers are playing in the middle of the pitch together during a game.
Rodrygo left, Raphinha right.
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Not the debut of his dreams, but Deivid Washington is only 18 and has a bright bright future.
Should get more minutes against Blackburn!
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Chelsea look on the brink of signing Michael Olise.
A quick scout report on the 21 yr old and what he could bring:
Olise has predominately played on the right wing at Palace, but throughout his young career (>140 senior games) he's shown tremendously versatility, playing deeper…
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Hazard and Kante carried Chelsea for 3 years.
1 PL
1 FA Cup
1 Europa League
Could have been so much more if we surrounded them with better players during those years.
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Not going to try and predict Chelsea lineup against Arsenal quite yet, but what I can tell you is we 100% see Gallagher man marking Rice and Caicedo man marking Odegaard.
Conor going to expose Rice isn’t as press resistant as many think he is.
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I cannot stress enough how incredible this is for a 20 yr old in his first season in the Premier League.
What’s more insane? This is (mostly) attacking stats. He is also a lockdown defender.
Scary scary good. Him and Palmer top 2 transfer steals.
🇫🇷 Malo Gusto (20) vs Premier League right-backs, per 90
○ Crosses - 1st
○ Key passes - 1st
○ Progressive runs - 1st
○ Passes to final third, % - 1st
○ Assists - 2nd
○ Accelerations - 2nd
○ Interceptions (PAdj) - 2nd
○ Offensive duels - 2nd
○ Expected assists - 3rd
👉…
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