So, did JM do his homework when he requested Ed to sign Pogba?
Pogba's whole body, from hair to toe, screams an AM. He is an attacking midfielder through and through. His close control of ball is fantastic, he's got creativity. The closer he is to the opponent's goal, the more damage he can cause to the opponent. Even if he don't shoot, don't score, when he has the ball near to the goal, he will attract at least 2, 3 opponent players to him, this free up our other players. The further away he is to the opponent goal, he less he can influence the game. So, for Christ sake, why does JM sign an AM to play in a double pivot DM role? Why spend a then world record transfer fee but not play him at the position that can maximise his influence to the game? What does JM what to prove? Some more, Pogba's inability to operate in midfield 2 seems trace a long way back to his Manchester United time, before Juv. SAF played him a few times, in midfield 2, and he did not impress at all although a lot of hype back then.
Lukaku is another one. In this interview:
h t t p s : / / w w w.balls.ie/football/jamie-carragher-romelu-lukaku-2-374443
He clearly said:
He is not a target man type of forward. He loves running in behind, he loves receiving to feet rather than his head. So why the fuuck playing hoof balls, long balls, crossings so often? Heading, shielding ball are not his best attributes yet keep playing the style for him to head, to shield and eventually fail. Once again, did JM do his homework when he requested Ed to sign Lukaku?
