(He's alive) Aubameyang
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I have a feeling this could happen
So in the 'alternative' percentage estimate, what are we talking?
28%
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That bolded bit is something I'd hope would weigh in our favour. He's tailor-made for Klopp's preferred style, as his performances within it showed back in the day.
We can use that argument for most strikers. I am sure Michael Owen post injury was faster than most defenders. He was still good but not quite there right. Torres of Chelsea was faster than most PL defenders but he lost that edge which made him a 50 million+ striker.
Even when they are faster than most defenders, that rapid acceleration, burst of speed gives them an edge if when used correctly you cannot defend against. It also gives them the psychological edge.
Given that strikers like Auba have been perfecting their game for years and years on how to use that max acceleration, will it be possible to adapt their game to operate like a striker with normal speed. I am not saying it is not possible but more than likely, the answer will be no.
Both those players had injury issues that affected their pace though. Auba hasnt had that yet, which might mean he will see that decline happen a bit differently and not so quickly.
Isn't this rumour similar to the James Rodriguez one? It will be forgotten about in two days time
No chance he will come to us, if we're even interested.
Can see him going to City, but it's a bit of a stupid move for all parties.
Can see him going to City, but it's a bit of a stupid move for all parties.
Unless Kun is off
City linked to him today ... Doesn't make sense, he's LFC bound.
True. I would still say we are crazy to spend 70 million on Auba. Too much money for 2 years of high quality returns if all turns out well.
I don't think he represents value given the various holes we need to fix. Unless his goals wins us the league or champions league.
Having said that, I am not even sure how to define what constitutes value given the crazy money everyone appears to go for.
I would pay close to that amount for his team mate Pulisic though. He could contribute to success on the pitch and help make us the number 1 club among US fans which can be big from a marketing perspective.
Unless we are hoping our entire team will peak at the same time and we require a single superstar to put us over the top, I don't see a problem with signing a star now, a year or two ahead of being truly ready. Will we get transfer value when we sell him? No. But when we're scrapping just to get into the top 4 should we intentionally be setting our sights lower? Let him fire us into a second straight season at the European top table.
Better a true top class player for 60-70 million than the likes of Van Dijk.
Better a true top class player for 60-70 million than the likes of Van Dijk.
I wouldn't trust that twat
So, what is it?
Local City journos saying they're not interested. Sky News making Sky Bet some money?
Good player, but I wouldn't. From what I've seen Aubameyang is far more Klopp's kind of player, one who will take part in pressing from the front and play others in around him as well as going for goal himself, whereas Lacazette zeroes in on goal every time. By contrast, if Aguero goes, Lacazette would be a better fit for Citeh.
Lacazette presses harder and plays effectively anywhere across the front three .. im not sure what you're basing any of the above on?
You sound like an FSG shill !
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