Samuel Umtiti
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DonAK
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Fuck politics and let's go back to discussing our new signings
Barcablaugranes is banned here because of some dubious reporting in the past, but this is a good Q&A with a reputed Ligue 1 journalist and follower
**********************************2016/7/15/12200104/jonathan-johnson-answers-questions-about-umtiti-digne (perhaps lift the ban just for this one link as it's actually a decent one.)
In any case, credit goes to @XoelCardenas
French football journalist Jonathan Johnson answers some of your questions about FC Barcelona's newest signings: Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne.
Barcablaugranes is banned here because of some dubious reporting in the past, but this is a good Q&A with a reputed Ligue 1 journalist and follower
**********************************2016/7/15/12200104/jonathan-johnson-answers-questions-about-umtiti-digne (perhaps lift the ban just for this one link as it's actually a decent one.)
In any case, credit goes to @XoelCardenas
French football journalist Jonathan Johnson answers some of your questions about FC Barcelona's newest signings: Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne.
Xoel: What are Umtiti and Digne's strengths and weaknesses?
Jonathan: Umtiti is very well rounded player for one so young. The France international is big, strong and athletic but surprisingly technical too. Umtiti is versatile and can play left back if needed, as well as his strongest role in central defence. He also brings the ball out of defence well. The 22-year-old is a player for the future who is also capable of contributing immediately.
Digne is a very balanced left back, think Maxwell balanced. While most modern full backs are either good going forward or defensively but not both, the Frenchman combines the two in equal measure. Although Digne did not get to show it too much while at PSG, he is a good crosser of the ball and can also hit the target from distance. The 22-year-old bagged a couple of lovely goals with Roma and progressed nicely during his season in Italy. It would have been interesting seeing Digne going head-to-head with Layvin Kurzawa for PSG's starting left back role this coming season.
Xoel: At 5'11, Umtiti is a short CB. What does he do to make up for his lack of height?
Jonathan: Like I said before, Umtiti is extremely powerful and athletic. The man from Yaounde, Cameroon, is a very difficult defender to dribble past. Also, for somebody as strong as he is, Umtiti is surprisingly fast on the ground.
Xoel: In your opinion, what does Luis Enrique need to do to help both Umtiti and Digne grow as footballers?
Jonathan: Both need regular playing time. Umtiti, in time, will be good enough to partner with Gerard Piqué in Barcelona's strongest starting XI in my opinion. However, I am less certain about Digne having the mental strength to overcome Alba's dominance at left back.
Xoel: Do you think Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne's experience in French football will translate well at FC Barcelona?
Jonathan: Yes. Both received a thorough education with Lyon and Lille and the pair are very accomplished players in their positions. If given time, I think that both will adapt well to Spanish football and life at a massive club like Barcelona.
Xoel: Any message to Barça fans about either or both players?
Jonathan: I think that being able to add two high quality players like Umtiti and Digne to the squad has given Barca significant depth ahead of the coming season. Expect to see Umtiti, in particular, challenging for a starting role sooner rather than later.
Jonathan: Umtiti is very well rounded player for one so young. The France international is big, strong and athletic but surprisingly technical too. Umtiti is versatile and can play left back if needed, as well as his strongest role in central defence. He also brings the ball out of defence well. The 22-year-old is a player for the future who is also capable of contributing immediately.
Digne is a very balanced left back, think Maxwell balanced. While most modern full backs are either good going forward or defensively but not both, the Frenchman combines the two in equal measure. Although Digne did not get to show it too much while at PSG, he is a good crosser of the ball and can also hit the target from distance. The 22-year-old bagged a couple of lovely goals with Roma and progressed nicely during his season in Italy. It would have been interesting seeing Digne going head-to-head with Layvin Kurzawa for PSG's starting left back role this coming season.
Xoel: At 5'11, Umtiti is a short CB. What does he do to make up for his lack of height?
Jonathan: Like I said before, Umtiti is extremely powerful and athletic. The man from Yaounde, Cameroon, is a very difficult defender to dribble past. Also, for somebody as strong as he is, Umtiti is surprisingly fast on the ground.
Xoel: In your opinion, what does Luis Enrique need to do to help both Umtiti and Digne grow as footballers?
Jonathan: Both need regular playing time. Umtiti, in time, will be good enough to partner with Gerard Piqué in Barcelona's strongest starting XI in my opinion. However, I am less certain about Digne having the mental strength to overcome Alba's dominance at left back.
Xoel: Do you think Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne's experience in French football will translate well at FC Barcelona?
Jonathan: Yes. Both received a thorough education with Lyon and Lille and the pair are very accomplished players in their positions. If given time, I think that both will adapt well to Spanish football and life at a massive club like Barcelona.
Xoel: Any message to Barça fans about either or both players?
Jonathan: I think that being able to add two high quality players like Umtiti and Digne to the squad has given Barca significant depth ahead of the coming season. Expect to see Umtiti, in particular, challenging for a starting role sooner rather than later.
God Serena
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I got blocked by Xoel for saying I hope we sell Cesc Fabregas.
He's probably written 15 fin de ciclo articles by now.
He's probably written 15 fin de ciclo articles by now.
Professor Chaos
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He's just over excited by Barca signing him
Barcilliant
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Was very emotional about joining us. We need players like this, not mercenaries trying to squeeze us.
CatalinR10
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Total-Football
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we never go wrong with black players .. Umiti is gonna deliver
KingMessi
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Aryagorn
Improvin' Perfection!!
Lola notices that of all!
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