The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 25th August) - Rodrigo deal edges closer as Valencia identify replacement

[onemoreslogan]

That's the thing - 4 goals and 7 assists in the league last year apparently, hardly prolific - so is he being signed as our main striker?

I think it would give Bielsa plenty of new potential attacking permutations.

He could simply slide into Pablo's spot and give him a rest. He could push Bamford onto the bench. Or Costa. Or Jack. Or he could be used in a two at the top formation if he wanted to go that way. All that and he's delivered at the highest level.

The appeal is obvious to me.

[andrewjohnsmith]

A few days ago Phil Hay said chances were really slim on Rodrigo. Wonder whta he says now. I did wonder why, if Rodrigo was such a bargain, more clubs werent jumping in. I'm not excited yet. Not even watching the You Tube videos. I'll jump on the bandwagon when we actually sign someone.

Take a knee is a big deal for me. It's about more than George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. I've lived under Trump for 4 years and he's the most pathetic, egotistical president the US has ever seen. He's a danger to America and the world. He's singlehandedly sustaining Covid in the US. I want him Gone! Taking a knee was initially a statement against Trump after he condoned the actions of white supremists at a rally. He turned the whole thing around. Said it was a slight against the flag and the military to deflect that fact that it was just a slight against him. He hates the NFL and the NBA but the players (who are predominantly black) hate him too. I want him gone in November and I'll keep taking a knee until we get a fair and just American president that cares about all the people and stops fuelling the flames of racism.

[mothbanquet]

Rodrigo looks a massive improvement on Bamford, I would consider him a good signing.

No politics for me, thanks.

[Carrick Dave]

But dont get hung up on the negatives bud

I'm not negative at all Cjay, I know he's a very versatile player and will be a great asset, I'm just trying to work out what our intentions for him are likely to be given that it's big sidestep from our usual approach.

Reading assessments his primary skills appear to be hold-up play and picking a defence-splitting pass, so I'm wondering if he's to be groomed as the Pablo replacement for the next few years.

[Cjay]

I'm not negative at all Cjay, I know he's a very versatile player and will be a great asset, I'm just trying to work out what our intentions for him are likely to be given that it's big sidestep from our usual approach.

Reading assessments his primary skills appear to be hold-up play and picking a defence-splitting pass, so I'm wondering if he's to be groomed as the Pablo replacement for the next few years.

Think maybe he could be a replacement for Pablo, he had the 2nd best minutes to assist ratio in La Liga i read of players with more than 5 assists behind Lionel Messi.

But imo he plays a bit like a 10 when played as a striker even for Spain. Link up play, dropping deep etc. Its similar to Bamford for us who doesnt really play like a proper striker.

Maybe thats it? Bielsa wants a player similar to Bamford in style? He clearly didnt want a poacher like Eddie so perhaps he is our new striker?

[Carrick Dave]

Think maybe he could be a replacement for Pablo, he had the 2nd best minutes to assist ratio in La Liga i read of players with more than 5 assists behind Lionel Messi.

But imo he plays a bit like a 10 when played as a striker even for Spain. Link up play, dropping deep etc. Its similar to Bamford for us who doesnt really play like a proper striker.

Maybe thats it? Bielsa wants a player similar to Bamford in style? He clearly didnt want a poacher like Eddie so perhaps he is our new striker?

Think you may have worked it out there bud, time will tell. I find second-guessing Marcelo is a fools errand but I cant help myself.

[Smudge3920]

If Bielsa wants him, thats good enough for me ...and fully agree with onemoreslogan's comment "I think it would give Bielsa plenty of new potential attacking permutations.

[Sara]

In what way is Cabal a better player than Rodrigo? Genuine question, for those who think it.

Seems to me we do well with an injection of experience in the team, a la Pablo, so I'm not concerned about his age or resale. I want to see the best possible team that Marcelo can put on the pitch this season, that is all.

I support the aims of BLM, but think certain gestures can become counterproductive after a while.

[Ellandback1]

In what way is Cabal a better player than Rodrigo? Genuine question, for those who think it.

Seems to me we do well with an injection of experience in the team, a la Pablo, so I'm not concerned about his age or resale. I want to see the best possible team that Marcelo can put on the pitch this season, that is all.

I support the aims of BLM, but think certain gestures can become counterproductive after a while.

We want both

[Sara]

We want both

Cabal and Rodrigo, or youth and experience? Or the best team on the pitch and the best resale value?

Sorry for the confusion!

[Ellandback1]

Cabal and Rodrigo, or youth and experience? Or the best team on the pitch and the best resale value?

Sorry for the confusion!

Cabal and Rodrigo.

I'll change that - I wan't both!!!

[SG90]

Rodrigo, Koch and Cabral would be very good, if we can get it done. We'd still have a loan spot available too.

[Carrick Dave]

Looking like the Rodrigo deal is done, 30m euro + 10m bonuses. Clinic arranged for medical (allegedly).

http://sportwitness.co.uk/spain-claims- ... m-bonuses/

https://motleedsnews.com/transfers/clin ... le-journo/

[1964white]

Looking like the Rodrigo deal is done, 30m euro + 10m bonuses. Clinic arranged for medical (allegedly).

http://sportwitness.co.uk/spain-claims- ... m-bonuses/

https://motleedsnews.com/transfers/clin ... le-journo/

Yes the deal is agreed, done & dusted apparently

[The Subhuman]

27M with another 9 in bonuses.

[Norm]

1 down, ? to go

[gessa]

Many were surprised when we let Clarke Oduor go to Barnsley, highly rated star of the future it was said.
Did we let him go too soon, should he just have been sent out on loan, as he was so well thought of.
Sheff Utd ready to sign him apparently.

[mothbanquet]

Happy with that, an upgrade up front. The lad will be expected to score loads in this system.

[John in Louisiana]

Lot of flexibility with this signing as Rodrigo could slot in as either a 9 or a 10.

A genuine Spanish international.

Now let's get Koch in here and I can start feeling better.

[gessa]

Now let's get Koch in here and I can start feeling better.

Double entendre