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Steveo
In the voice of Ben Stiller… Do it!
Jokes aside.. I was asking about the technique. I cannot fathom what an English player with Suarez’s technique would cost. Not that we have ever had one, but it seems like the price would be impossibly high - totally unattainable for us at least?
I guess you would have to ask - would it be worth paying the price even if we were prepared? Surely the rest of the team would be gutted to accommodate?
This is the crux of my objection to Bellingham. He looks good BUT will cost so much and likely will deliver well below expectation or relative value. Can we afford to make a mistake that big? As Klopp’s contract ending is now in sight - I say no way.
You can can count on two hands the amount of English players that have/had 'proper technique' and an excellent first touch!
To me the first touch is 90% of the game, it certainly helps if your second touch isnt a tackle!
However, that doesn't mean that other types of players cant/aren't effective. Look at man of the moment Haaland, he's first touch and in and link up play is not very good, but he is certainly effective!
Stevie G is a great example, certainly not as silky as an Iniesta or a Zidane but arguably more effective than both.
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