22 Aug 2024 20:24:26
Hi Ed001, What do you make of Arsenal signing Mikel Merino? Have got a chance to scout him? Do you think he fits into our midfield?

{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen him since he was at Newcastle, but he did not impress there. Technically gifted but he was so slow, one of the slowest players I have ever seen. He was young though, so it is possible he has trained to improve that. Technically I would expect him to fit in perfectly, he is big and strong too, as I remember him, so in every aspect but pace he should be ideal. It is very possible to make marked gains in pace and acceleration with the right training routine, though I would expect he will never be quick, it is perfectly possible that he is no longer slow.}

1.) 23 Aug 2024
22 Aug 2024 22:36:30
Thanks for your insights Ed001.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome Indian.}

2.) 23 Aug 2024
23 Aug 2024 20:59:23
Slower than Partey &Jorginho?

Granit wasn’t quick but we missed him last year - hoping him and Rice are the new dream team.