One might argue it's a case of Sancez and Mertens peaking at different times. Sanchez perhaps earlier, Mertens later.
Mertens has been consistently great since 2016/17 when Sarri converted him from a winger to a striker. On the other hand, Sanchez hasn't had a single good season since that same year. IMO Sanchez has a much harder case to prove he isn't finished, despite being younger than Mertens.
Players at his age bring more frustration than results. Sanches is a good example.I can't tell if Mertens is finished or just caught up in the disaster at Napoli
Many are good hiding it but have him play two matches a week and see for yourself.Mertens is far from being done.
Non-inter related, would you mind posting this info in the appropriate thread? http://forzainterforums.com/showthread.php?14670-Serie-A-Calcio-Mercato-Summer-2019-20/ :work: 10xZlatan apparently close to rejoining AC Milan
That's still the wrong thread thoughNon-inter related, would you mind posting this info in the appropriate thread? http://forzainterforums.com/showthread.php?14670-Serie-A-Calcio-Mercato-Summer-2019-20/ :work: 10x
One might argue it's a case of Sancez and Mertens peaking at different times. Sanchez perhaps earlier, Mertens later.
Mertens has been consistently great since 2016/17 when Sarri converted him from a winger to a striker. On the other hand, Sanchez hasn't had a single good season since that same year. IMO Sanchez has a much harder case to prove he isn't finished, despite being younger than Mertens.
On Mertens, it's not like it's his physical attributes that make him stand out either. It's his technique and skill. Those types of players usually last much longer
All players decline in terms of physicality. Those who weren't that gifted to begin with, say Cambiasso for example, substitute athleticism with godlike reading of the game. This doesn't mean that we don't get the "traffic cop" stage with them despite all their technical brilliance and immaculate reading of the game. Same as Valero, he is a very technical and smart player and he was unimposing his whole career, now that he's older it's even more pronounced and we're throwing shit at him.On Mertens, it's not like it's his physical attributes that make him stand out either. It's his technique and skill. Those types of players usually last much longer
It never happens. You remember Lichtsteiner?Tbh id give juve 5m and get mandzukic as CF backup. He is a cunt, but he can be valuable cunt. Always fights, can play few positions and can score. Wont mind the bench and will be cheap.
I hear Haaland has a 30m release clause this January? Which means a lot of top clubs will be after him, and that his wages will be very high for a 19 year old, but at that price Inter should also throw their hat into the ring. One season wonder maybe, but with 28 goals in 21 games, 30m is a steal. He is tall and strong, a good vice Lukaku.