QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 2 2013, 04:02 AM)
The fact that he can't dribble has nothing to do with this
Well, that was just used as a pointer, because really Shaarawy has little going for him at the moment. Limited in technique, played out of his comfort zone, injuries, coupled with the arrival of big names like Balotelli (who himself seems to be suffering from this last disease) and Kaka, and more incoming next windows.
And honestly, by some quality dribbling the guy can get some of his confidence back, beat opponent defenders and score some goals or provide some assists. (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) His cupboard is bare. Pato was limited, this guy is underdeveloped. Not to mention the conditions are not helping.
QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 2 2013, 04:02 AM)
SES is a striker plain and simple, Pastore is an AM. Absolutely NO comparison between the 2
Direct comparison, no, but he both have certain similarities going for them. (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Age, hype, some proven records, both play for big clubs, and both are attackers that can potentially directly influence results. Plus, I'd have to think really hard to label Shaarawy a striker nowadays, even if he made his name in that position. He's just a forward.
QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 2 2013, 04:02 AM)
And as I said, Pastore atm has a low market value, why? Because he's been permanently benched at PSG. SES atm is a hot commodity no matter how much some here under value him because he lost form last season, meaning he wasn't scoring goals, and for a striker that's a killer, especially when said striker is being played out wide and his weaknesses as a player become even more visible.
I guess that depends, we do not have market details, few do actually. (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Sitting at a bench does not guarantee a player has devalued to such an extent. Shaarawy at best is currently a 20m buy, Pastore a 30m. Maybe we can nudge back another 5m, but that just seems to be about it.
And that's considering Shaarawy is not opened up further throughout the course of the season. If so, he'll just devalue further down to 18m or below. For this reason alone, I want to see the kid play and play regularly. Just so we can better judge what he is made of. Maybe even forge an attacking partnership with Kaka.
QUOTE (han2503 @ Nov 2 2013, 04:02 AM)
Just read some stuff out there and see what the general football fan who doesn't watch Milan on a regular basis thinks and you'll know why a club would want to pay a lot for SES right now
Well general football fans think and know a lot of things. No disrespect intended but more than half of them (personally speaking here, the people I have come in contact with) are idiots. (IMG:
style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) A knowledgeable and passionate supporter is not, but the majority just buy what the media tells them and spit it out at random.