I dont agree. Zaha has looked overhyped everytime I've seen him.
Both played in the championship/Segunda the last year and are the same age.
Zaha could obvs become a great player for Utd, but so far its all a bit meh
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I dont agree. Zaha has looked overhyped everytime I've seen him.
Both played in the championship/Segunda the last year and are the same age.
Zaha could obvs become a great player for Utd, but so far its all a bit meh
I think he's overrated, but he looks a lot better than Alberto in my opinion, who I also think is a bit on the expensive side. I think better figures for them both would have been £4m for Alberto, £8m for Zaha, but I don't think this situation is an example of the British tax.
Exactly, then comparing him to Xavi or Iniesta. Bit harsh to compare him to two of the best players in the world over the last 5 years.
Scouting report: Luis Alberto, Liverpool's latest Spanish gem
When Luis Alberto signed on for the loan move to Barcelona B, the idea was to get regular football with the conclusion of returning to Sevilla, his parent club, a better player. While he got the regular football, and he’s certainly a better player, the problem for his parent club is that he’s done so well that he now won’t be returning to Sevilla.
It’s been a whirlwind season for the 20-year-old, and his current situation finds himself far removed from the one he was in in Andalucia. He was frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities, coming off the back of several contract disputes and stuck with a general lack of progression as a player.
This was a surprise given at one point he was the star of Sevilla’s cantera, seen as one of the most exciting prospects since Jesus Navas . Luis Alberto too, emerged as a winger, albeit from the left side.
As time went on there he showed his fine creative abilities, and although he isn’t the quickest of players he made up for it with his technical ability, movement and physical strength. With the player lacking motivation with Sevilla’s ‘B’ team however, and those opportunities with the first team difficult to come by, it became apparent a new environment would be better. Barcelona it would be, and there he’s blossomed as many in those early days at Sevilla hoped he would.
Liverpool first started watching the player in October, with their senior scouting team tracking him closely at Miniestadi where Barcelona B plays their home games and even catching a few of their away trips. The Anfield club were of course waiting on Barça’s actions in regards to their option on the deal, and if they decided to take it up the chase would prove futile for the English club. Still, they kept the player under close scrutiny.
The youngster went on to fire in 11 goals and weigh in with 15 assists, offering up both sides of his game. The versatility was apparent too, working in attacking midfield, wide, second striker and false 9 roles for the team. The position of False 9 was one he was particularly impressive in, and the player admitted recently he too was very fond of the role.
Taking up the position meant Luis Alberto didn’t need that speed he lacked, just the intelligent movement and power he’d often shown before. His ability to time his runs, ghost in between defenders and adept control on the ball proved vital in front of goal. He packs a real punch in his shots and over time gradually found better accuracy in them too, bringing his goal scoring tally up across the course of the season.
Luis Alberto’s associating with fellow teammates was another feature of his game too, as he possessed vision and awareness of those around moving around him. His link-up with the highly rated Gerard Deulofeu proved particular enjoyable too as the pair bounced off each other with their complementary attributes.
In terms of negatives aspects his game in general does need plenty of polishing, as we’re talking about a player yet to feature at the highest level in Spain. The series of Spanish imports to the Premier League have all experienced La Liga before finding success on these shores, even if it was at a lower placed team like Michu at Rayo Vallecano.
Liverpool, as previously mentioned, have kept track of the player for sometime though and will have identified the areas he needs improving in. There are few of them, and the ability and confidence of the player will go far when navigating such concerns.
€8m is a lot of money for a relatively untested - at the top level – youngster, but what he does possess for that fee is massive potential. Comparisons with Dani Pacheco are expected, but Luis Alberto is a much more advanced work-in-progress upon arriving at Liverpool.
Working with the right coaches, methods and patience there is no doubting the potential can be fulfilled.
When Luis Alberto signed on for the loan move to Barcelona B, the idea was to get regular football with the conclusion of returning to Sevilla, his parent club, a better player. While he got the regular football, and he’s certainly a better player, the problem for his parent club is that he’s done so well that he now won’t be returning to Sevilla.
It’s been a whirlwind season for the 20-year-old, and his current situation finds himself far removed from the one he was in in Andalucia. He was frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities, coming off the back of several contract disputes and stuck with a general lack of progression as a player.
This was a surprise given at one point he was the star of Sevilla’s cantera, seen as one of the most exciting prospects since Jesus Navas . Luis Alberto too, emerged as a winger, albeit from the left side.
As time went on there he showed his fine creative abilities, and although he isn’t the quickest of players he made up for it with his technical ability, movement and physical strength. With the player lacking motivation with Sevilla’s ‘B’ team however, and those opportunities with the first team difficult to come by, it became apparent a new environment would be better. Barcelona it would be, and there he’s blossomed as many in those early days at Sevilla hoped he would.
Liverpool first started watching the player in October, with their senior scouting team tracking him closely at Miniestadi where Barcelona B plays their home games and even catching a few of their away trips. The Anfield club were of course waiting on Barça’s actions in regards to their option on the deal, and if they decided to take it up the chase would prove futile for the English club. Still, they kept the player under close scrutiny.
The youngster went on to fire in 11 goals and weigh in with 15 assists, offering up both sides of his game. The versatility was apparent too, working in attacking midfield, wide, second striker and false 9 roles for the team. The position of False 9 was one he was particularly impressive in, and the player admitted recently he too was very fond of the role.
Taking up the position meant Luis Alberto didn’t need that speed he lacked, just the intelligent movement and power he’d often shown before. His ability to time his runs, ghost in between defenders and adept control on the ball proved vital in front of goal. He packs a real punch in his shots and over time gradually found better accuracy in them too, bringing his goal scoring tally up across the course of the season.
Luis Alberto’s associating with fellow teammates was another feature of his game too, as he possessed vision and awareness of those around moving around him. His link-up with the highly rated Gerard Deulofeu proved particular enjoyable too as the pair bounced off each other with their complementary attributes.
In terms of negatives aspects his game in general does need plenty of polishing, as we’re talking about a player yet to feature at the highest level in Spain. The series of Spanish imports to the Premier League have all experienced La Liga before finding success on these shores, even if it was at a lower placed team like Michu at Rayo Vallecano.
Liverpool, as previously mentioned, have kept track of the player for sometime though and will have identified the areas he needs improving in. There are few of them, and the ability and confidence of the player will go far when navigating such concerns.
€8m is a lot of money for a relatively untested - at the top level – youngster, but what he does possess for that fee is massive potential. Comparisons with Dani Pacheco are expected, but Luis Alberto is a much more advanced work-in-progress upon arriving at Liverpool.
Working with the right coaches, methods and patience there is no doubting the potential can be fulfilled.
Zaha is 100% a case of British tax
This has Bebe written all over it. Yet to feature at the highest level. This is a gamble.
I don't agree with the first sentence - its patently not. Plenty of examples of young players that have not played at the highest level and been a great pick-up.
It is a gamble - in that, you are absolutely correct.
Wasnt comparing them as players mate, more the investment.
I was being faux hysterical and hyperbolic in the first sentence. Forgive me.
Well, they're both "atacking midfielders/wingers", LA playing on the left and in the centre, while Zaha shifts between the right and the left.
They're both attacking players, 20 years old and signs for a Premier league club after playing in a lower division. Hence the investment comment.
But fuck it, hope he's a success and Zaha fails miserably.
They're both attacking players, 20 years old and signs for a Premier league club after playing in a lower division. Hence the investment comment.
But fuck it, hope he's a success and Zaha fails miserably.
It's not racism in Scandinavia to hate black people.
Was that Bebe deal ever fully investigated.
I think Carlos Queroz (sp?) is dodgy out. Nani was pulled from the Euro Squad yet reported to United for training injury free after it. I bet Nani was on performance enhancement drugs. He was great that season. Should I say supposedly somewhere as i'm basically making things up?
I think Carlos Queroz (sp?) is dodgy out. Nani was pulled from the Euro Squad yet reported to United for training injury free after it. I bet Nani was on performance enhancement drugs. He was great that season. Should I say supposedly somewhere as i'm basically making things up?
Meh
You're not a fan Shieky?
Not seen anything to get the juices flowing. I reckon he'll fade into obscurity. Hope I'm proved wrong.
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