Johan Manzambi - discussion thread

[Concrete Tom]

When do we think he will be ITSOTP?

I have been traumatised too many times to get excited right now.

[Ads]

We seem to be going after a younger and very much faster profile of player.

[aj2k77]

This is an exciting signing if it comes off. Just going off the World Cup games of him I've watched he was all action and drove at the opposition. A different player to Tielemans so maybe this is not his replacement.

[eye digress]

Quite a bit of debate as to where he actually plays. It seems mostly centre mid for Freiburg. Switzerland seemed to play him as a wide attacker, and sometimes up front even. Will be interesting to see how Unai perceives his role.

[aj2k77]

I thought in the run up to our final against him it was mentioned that their Japanese attacking midfielder had got injured and Manzambi was moving from deeper to play in his position as cover.

[villadelph]

Quite a bit of debate as to where he actually plays. It seems mostly centre mid for Freiburg. Switzerland seemed to play him as a wide attacker, and sometimes up front even. Will be interesting to see how Unai perceives his role.

His versatility is going to be massive for us. We've got to get this kid signed up and stretching the shirt ASAP.

[Brazilian Villain]

When do we think he will be ITSOTP?

Now that the Swiss are out, it makes sense to get him to BMH and signed up this week. Then he can go on his holibobs.

[Dante Lavelli]

Quite a bit of debate as to where he actually plays. It seems mostly centre mid for Freiburg. Switzerland seemed to play him as a wide attacker, and sometimes up front even. Will be interesting to see how Unai perceives his role.

His versatility is going to be massive for us. We've got to get this kid signed up and stretching the shirt ASAP.

Transfermarkt = 38 games in the Bundesliga.  Positions played:

CM = 22 games
Second Striker = 10
AMC = 3
LW = 2
DCM = 1

[Toronto Villa]

I suggested earlier that I can see him playing a bit a Jack role where he causes havoc across different positions or areas of the pitch. He was the most fouled player in the Bundersliga last year so he clearly likes to carry the football and make defenders commit. Now, Unai will want him playing his system and structure but he's going to be fascinating to watch given his creativity, attacking intent and speed.

[frank black]

Quite a bit of debate as to where he actually plays. It seems mostly centre mid for Freiburg. Switzerland seemed to play him as a wide attacker, and sometimes up front even. Will be interesting to see how Unai perceives his role.

Gulp, like the Morgan Rogers role?

[Toronto Villa]

Quite a bit of debate as to where he actually plays. It seems mostly centre mid for Freiburg. Switzerland seemed to play him as a wide attacker, and sometimes up front even. Will be interesting to see how Unai perceives his role.

Gulp, like the Morgan Rogers role?

Morgz on the left, Johnny Manz in the 10.

[LeeB]

If we basically have two Morgan Rogers on the pitch at the same time we will be fucking unstoppable.

[Ads]

This is an exciting signing if it comes off. Just going off the World Cup games of him I've watched he was all action and drove at the opposition. A different player to Tielemans so maybe this is not his replacement.

Long term McGinn replacement?

[Toronto Villa]

No chance. Arse isn't close to being big enough.

[N'ZMAV]

Seems more offensive than Onana and Tielemans. Which is great, so it's more likely he's here to battle with Buendia for a spot in the AM 3.

Which means we need to replace Onana and Tielemans too