Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
So you'd play him as a #10 in De Zerbi's system?
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Eli Junior Kroupi
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JerusalemMan
Rafael Van Der Vaart
Went hunting for stuff about him as I don't remember too much and found this quite in-depth analysis by a Spurs fan. He goes stat heavy at the end which won't be to everyone's tastes but it is fair to say he's salivating at the prospect of us getting him in
Gutter Boy
Tim Sherwood
I wonder if we could bundle Solanke into a part exchange for Kroupi? I imagine we'd need to subsidise his wages though
robp135
Niko Kranjcar
Even if RDZ were to leave in 6 months time we’re signing good premier league proven players who are either top level performers or expirienced leaders like Robertson & Dubravka. Even a player like Peresic who was not a position fit for Ange contributed in his short spell with him. All of them suit an attacking possesion based manager though.
Thats different to signings like Palinha, Gallagher, Emerson, Richarlison who were never going to trully work with that type of manager.
Gazza
Christian Ziege
Maybe a hybrid role that he seems to have adopted
WillWeEverBeGoodAgain
Johnny nice-tits
Sign for us for 3 years then go to PSG when he is the finished article
I'm sure that's what we would be saying
Gazza
Christian Ziege
And then Levy him
robp135
Niko Kranjcar
French Legaue is brick so he can get plenty of minutes for them.
Been some talk of that but Bournemouth have already went after another striker.
If we sold Solanke, it means 2 incoming (Richi's probably gone) and I think Solanke would get certain types of games over Kroupi.
There is something Defoe about the kid
Gazza
Christian Ziege
I hope not.
Depot was a good level striker, but often was offside, played with his head down and believed his ability was higher than the reality.
He always shot on sight even when a pass to an attacker would have guaranteed a goal, not saying that he’s terrible, but the game in this respect has moved on.
robp135
Niko Kranjcar
He has the potential to go way beyond Defoe. He’s more of a Dybala/Aguero type player.
mjc23
Gudni Bergsson
Dybala and Aguero are quite different type of players
Gazza
Christian Ziege
And Dybala bar a few exquisite goals and plays massively was overrated
MartyFunkhouser
Vic Buckingham
Yeh, good player, has some delightful moments, but the way some go on
Lost Mango
Terry Fenwick
AI's take on Aguero/Dybala/Kroupi:
So if I had to pick one:
Kroupi ≈ Dybala with a bit more directness and goal hunger, rather than Agüero.
The closest historical comparison I've seen is probably a young Sergio Agüero who likes to play deeper, or a more goal-focused Dybala.
Why he's more like Dybala
- Likes to drop between the lines rather than stay permanently in the box. [totalfootb...alysis.com]
- Can play as a second striker, No. 10, or inside forward, not just as a centre-forward. [arsenalstation.com], [sports.yahoo.com]
- Combines goals with link-up play and creativity. [sports.yahoo.com], [totalfootb...alysis.com]
- Often starts from the left and moves inside, similar to how Dybala likes to find pockets of space. [totalfootb...alysis.com]
Why there is some Agüero in him
- He has a low centre of gravity, sharp acceleration, and strong finishing instincts. [sports.yahoo.com]
- He's an excellent penalty-box attacker and natural goalscorer. [totalfootb...alysis.com], [sports.yahoo.com]
My verdict
If Dybala is 70% creator / 30% scorer and Agüero is 20% creator / 80% scorer, Kroupi currently looks more like 55% scorer / 45% creator. He's a hybrid forward who drifts, combines, and scores rather than a pure No. 9. [totalfootb...alysis.com], [sports.yahoo.com]So if I had to pick one:
Kroupi ≈ Dybala with a bit more directness and goal hunger, rather than Agüero.
The closest historical comparison I've seen is probably a young Sergio Agüero who likes to play deeper, or a more goal-focused Dybala.
JerusalemMan
Rafael Van Der Vaart
If only we'd got the transfer over the line. We'd have got him to showcase his talent and avoid the over-rated label.
robp135
Niko Kranjcar
Yeh sorry to be clear he’s like a hybrid of them.