My understanding is that Aredivisie football is not played at the pace of PL football, plus it’s fair to say that most FB’s there would be of a lower standard. Anyone of quality being snapped up by the major leagues.
I haven’t given up on Jahanbakhsh. He needs to add power and stamina to his...
This.
Perhaps at PL level, Jahanbakhsh and Locadia haven’t got the pace to beat PL quality defenders? It looks that way in the game time we’ve witnessed.
I agree about all the players you mention, that’s a core of PL class players, but I’m not sure about Andone who often appears lazy and goes missing in matches (for an athlete in his prime).
I wouldn’t be surprised to see the players you haven’t mentioned sidelined or sold.
Our first team lacks:
A RB who can defend against PL wide-men.
Pace in CM.
Creativity in CM, especially ACM. We never control the ball and rarely matches.
Proven PL quality finishers, other than a 35 year old.
Our wingers, at PL level, haven’t shone, other than Solly who’s clearly improved and...