I’m sorry, but I think that’s utter nonsense. I agree, maybe with the idea that he wasn’t ready to slot in at CB. But I don’t think it’s beyond the realms of possibility that he still has a future as a ball playing defender. Those attempting to defame the Ajax academy clearly haven’t done much research on its history, recently and historically.

He has all the attributes to be an excellent holding midfielder either way, what he lacks in “LETS f***IN AV IT” qualities, he certainly makes up for in positional awareness and technical ability.

As for Luka’s passing ability being better, I personally think that’s laughagble, but there we go. A game of opinions, I guess.

As for the last point, a good manager for us in one season doesn’t rate him very highly therefore anyone who voices support for him, and players of his “ilk” is wrong. Alrighty then

Sorry, but better passing ability than Luka? That’s one of his assets, look at the ball played to Zaha for the goal at Brighton, that’s one example of the ability he has in his locker. Jaïro has some neat close passing, but at no point has he ever shown he has the ability to dictate play from in front of the back 4.

All the best holding midfielders in world football over the past decade have one strength in common. The intelligence to play the simple game. It’s an underestimated ability. Luka does it very well too, which is one of the main reasons he’s been such a success for us. But his ability to dictate possession from the back is his one flaw, as he’s often sloppy with his short passing.

skill you can’t really teach, one that Riedewald has had from a very young age. A skill very few in the squad possess. Cabaye was the only real other one. Good job we’ve brought Meyer in, but I see him as a stronger player in the final third and wasted deep.

I’m not suggesting Riedewald is ready to replace Luka. But he will be one day. And potentially would have a sell on value way beyond 10mil. I think the whole transfer is backwards. But apparently that’s not legitimate unless you have the 10mil to back it up yourself.

Edited by Mstrobez (04 Aug 2018 10.59pm)

What a weird post. You can’t think we should keep a player unless you can sponsor 10 mil. What a load of absolute nonsense

Edited by Mstrobez (04 Aug 2018 10.53pm)

I thought the whole point was he was average at 10 until he was moved back to defensive midfield at Schalke?

People complained that Cabaye didn’t score and assist enough despite the fact he played in front of the back four and regularly led the PL in interceptions.