[Fillipo Simone]

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André Silva

Role: attacker
Jersey: #9
Birth date: 06/11/1995
Birth place: Baguim do Monte, Portugal
Height: 185 cm

[X-Offender]

It seems like both you and Danny have this unfounded skepticism towards him. What gives you the Gila vibe? You've barely seen him play. His stats are good. A hunch is the best way I would describe your feelings, nothing more. And I don't know why it's a negative one.

[Fillipo Simone]

It seems like both you and Danny have this unfounded skepticism towards him. What gives you the Gila vibe? You've barely seen him play. His stats are good. A hunch is the best way I would describe your feelings, nothing more. And I don't know why it's a negative one.

I'm a bit skeptical, that's all. I somehow fear the main buy with Andre Silva was in fact Jorge Mendes. I think we overpaid Porto because the kid hasn't got that kind of stellar stats: solid league score ratio, solid CL score ratio. Most of the goals he scored were not that big of a deal. I've watched him now several times for Portugal and he never impressed me. I can acknowledge his work rate and passing, but that's usually a bad sign IMO when talking about a potentially big striker.

Why the Gila vibe? Mainly because he tends to be clumsy in front of goal. He reminded me of Gilardino because Gila was a unique player in the way that he managed to miss great chances or appear clumsy even though he had exemptional technique and skills. This is what I see in Silva: very good skills and technique, but poor reaction and that certain striker-intelligence.

But well, we'll see. He's still young and has still lots of time do adapt. I remain skeptical for now and will watch him closely.