The Football Thread - 17/18 Season

[Goatseye]

The Fury said:

NiKKoM said:

So i'm for Ajax so some Feyenoorder might wanna correct:

He's a good passer and is a smart player with a good overview of the play.. likes to pass the ball forward..  but I think he's too short and not powerfull enough to play defensive midfielder in England.. but Koeman should know this.. if a strong striker like Pelle drops back a bit Clasie would be in trouble..

Pelle could hug Clasie to dead..

I did wonder about the height thing, I mean look at DMs in the prem, Morgan obviously, Toure, Matic, all big players but with Wanyama beside him, it should be fine.

Height should never be an issue with a DM. Strenght might be a factor but positioning overshadow all other abilities.

Makelele was the best DM I've ever seen play and he was just 5'7.