With the advent of the internet, mass TV broadcasting and video footage there is rarely the prospect of a previously unknown talent being uncovered at an international tournament.
I've been impressed with Luis Advincula however (Peruvian RB with dyed blonde hair).
Only two games I know but against very respectable opposition in France and Denmark and hasn't looked out of place at all. Good in the air, comfortable in possession, bags of stamina, good positionally and is a real threat going forward.
He is 28 years old and was in Europe previously with Hoffenheim and Bursapor without making an impact with transfer fees involved being 500-700k.
Was surprised to look him up to find he was playing in the Mexican 2nd division last season (got promoted).
Given we've just spent £18m on Dalot I wouldn't be averse to a gamble of £1m on this Advincula fella, hell up to £5m is buttons these days.
Anyone else who has caught your eye?
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posted on 22/6/18
Ba had the same song...
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I take it they didn't sing the one about sheep to Ba, then.
posted on 22/6/18
Golovins been excellent... Albeit against shiiite opposition
We were linked to him before the tournament, rumours that was who Jose was watching and not Arnautovic in the Russia v Austria game... Think arsenal are linked heavily too
posted on 22/6/18
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posted on 22/6/18
Rebic for me as well. Although i watched a lot of German football i didn't watch Eintract much
posted on 22/6/18
comment by Kunta Kinte Kante Conte (U1641)
posted 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Rebic for Serbia looks like a lesser Perisic of sorts
Golovin has lived upto the hype
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He’s Croatian. Lucky not to be sent off last night too. Took his goal very well though excellent technique.
posted on 22/6/18
comment by The Real Jesus of Nazareth (U21721)
posted 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man. Waste of space. (U1270)
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comment by There'sOnlyOneReds (U1721)
posted 3 minutes ago
Yeah Phil Babb looked like Maldini once. Then Liverpool bought him and the only thing he's remembered for, apart from being crap, he hurt his nuts on the post.
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To be fair he had a great chant (to the tune of Match of the Day): Babb Babb Babb Baaab, Babb-Babb-Babb-Babb-Babb
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Ba had the same song...
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Different words.
posted on 22/6/18
Akanji of Switzerland looks a top young CB
posted on 22/6/18
I've been impressed with Luis Advincula however (Peruvian RB with dyed blonde hair).
Only two games I know but against very respectable opposition in France and Denmark and hasn't looked out of place at all. Good in the air, comfortable in possession, bags of stamina, good positionally and is a real threat going forward.
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Came to the same conclusion also. Looked decent going forward, quick and could defend also. Probably the best player in that team.
posted on 23/6/18
comment by Kunta Kinte Kante Conte (U1641)
posted 10 hours, 9 minutes ago
Akanji of Switzerland looks a top young CB
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Yep, he looks like a good player to me.
posted on 23/6/18
Lazano making a name for himself