Rodrigo Bentancur

[braineclipse]

Tbf, he wasn't up against much.

Definitely agree, but he looked sharp, took control.

Him and Hojbjerg forming a very good partnership I think.

 

[braineclipse]

Really good to have a conversation about which of three new signings have been the best with arguments being made for all three.

 

[DeanoAustin]

Really good to have a conversation about which of three new signings have been the best with arguments being made for all three.

Was a bit of a tougher conversation with Ndombele, GLC and Jack Clarke.

 

[Dicko]

I really love the way he controls/takes his first touch on the turn. As opposed to controlling first and pivoting ala Scottie Parker or just assuming he has no time and playing straight back the way he is facing, like Winks etc.

I saw a clip recently about how Foden does the same thing and that turning while controlling the ball means he has a split second advantage to then look up and find a forward pass before the opposition can settle and watching Bentancur do it sometimes is amazing to watch

 

[MKSpur]

Was a bit of a tougher conversation with Ndombele, GLC and Jack Clarke.

None of the above, Sess wins that window by default!

 

[MKSpur]

I really love the way he controls/takes his first touch on the turn. As opposed to controlling first and pivoting ala Scottie Parker or just assuming he has no time and playing straight back the way he is facing, like Winks etc.

I saw a clip recently about how Foden does the same thing and that turning while controlling the ball means he has a split second advantage to then look up and find a forward pass before the opposition can settle and watching Bentancur do it sometimes is amazing to watch

Dele used to do this really well higher up the pitch too

I do like Bentancur, he seems to be a rare mix of grace on the ball and steel off it.

 

[spurspinter1]

Dele used to do this really well higher up the pitch too

I do like Bentancur, he seems to be a rare mix of grace on the ball and steel off it.

Your last sentence may very well be the best description of Bentancur I’ve heard so far (Tim Sherwood gave it his all I guess bless him for trying..)

 

[parklane1]

Maybe he does not stand out as much as our other two Jan signings but he controls that midfield for us.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Maybe he does not stand out as much as our other two Jan signings but he controls that midfield for us.

How does when he is playing well
He has a really strong mix of skills

 

[Hotshot-Tottenham]

I really love the way he controls/takes his first touch on the turn. As opposed to controlling first and pivoting ala Scottie Parker or just assuming he has no time and playing straight back the way he is facing, like Winks etc.

I saw a clip recently about how Foden does the same thing and that turning while controlling the ball means he has a split second advantage to then look up and find a forward pass before the opposition can settle and watching Bentancur do it sometimes is amazing to watch

Ah yes, from the Modric school.

 

[metalgear]

I really love the way he controls/takes his first touch on the turn. As opposed to controlling first and pivoting ala Scottie Parker or just assuming he has no time and playing straight back the way he is facing, like Winks etc.

I saw a clip recently about how Foden does the same thing and that turning while controlling the ball means he has a split second advantage to then look up and find a forward pass before the opposition can settle and watching Bentancur do it sometimes is amazing to watch

That situational awareness starts before he gets the ball. Him, Kulu, Modric, VdV always scanning the space around them and tracking the nearest players in their head - like that little radar / map thing in the corner of video games.

Other just enjoy watching the ball.

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[ricky2tricky4city]

The maturity (in a footballing sense) of the two we signed in January is staggering. They're advanced footballers for their age, but the body should still have a lot to give. Certainly indicates a characteristic worth looking for in future purchases.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

The maturity (in a footballing sense) of the two we signed in January is staggering. They're advanced footballers for their age, but the body should still have a lot to give. Certainly indicates a characteristic worth looking for in future purchases.

They are players that want the ball

 

[parklane1]

They are players that want the ball

Indeed, and better still seem to know what they want to do once they get it. Great to see.

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

They are players that want the ball

.....and not scared of responsibility.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

.....and not scared of responsibility.

That’s kind of what I meant
They want the ball, they wanna be accountable and they are not scared
Makes a BIG difference

 

[SteveAWOL]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1528395549942202369

https://twitter.com/x/status/1528396003979579392

 

[braineclipse]

Showed his class when it was needed. Good ability to have that, stepping up when the pressure is on.

Like Kulusevski a wonderful signing.

 

[Bullet]

Such brilliance in that clip above, makes the game look so easy

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Remember
He’s the reason…