Episode 77 - BETTER targets than Nico Williams and Zubimendi + 2 UNDERRATED CBs

On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss 2 Center backs that you MUST keep an eye on going forward. Dean Huijsen and Iñigo Martinez. The players are very different in age and profile, but are both having outstanding seasons. Then, the conversation switches to the transfer rumour mill. Nico Williams and Martin Zubimendi will be highly sought after in the summer, but are Antoine Semenyo and Ederson better options for teams? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:51 - Dean Huijsen player profile and history

04:43 - Time at Juve + What are Juventus even doing

06:45 - Huijsen is only 19 with so much time to develop

08:07 - Potential weaknesses with his passing?

09:42 - His ability and level in the EPL at his age is incredible

12:03 - Even if he doesn't develop more he's at a good level

14:11 - He's 6'5, but bad in the air?

16:45 - Is Real Madrid the team for him? OR someone else?

20:11 - Has Iñigo Martínez been overlooked?

21:03 - Cubarsi gets all the praise

22:01 - Martinez' passing ability

22:44 - Barcelona's high line and the challenges it brings defenders

25:32 - Barcelona got more than they expected from Martinez

29:10 - Barcelona have exceeded squad expectations as whole, especially when factoring in injury

30:30 - Teams interested in Martin Zubimendi

31:13 - Could Ederson be a better options for teams?

32:42 - Ederson vs Zubimendi skillset

35:01 - Ederson has changed this season, what role would he play for Arsenal or Liverpool?

38:03 - When Zubimendi would be the better option for Arsenal

39:05 - How Ederson fits in

41:03 - Price and age comparison

41:27 - A more free role at Liverpool?

44:12 - Manchester United an option?

45:54 - Nico Williams linked to Arsenal and Barcelona

47:30 - Hard to separate Williams' stats from team effects

48:37 - Shots created off take-ons

49:39 - Is Antoine Semenyo a cheaper option?

51:12 - Semenyo can use both feet equally

51:58 - How much would Semenyo cost?

53:22 - In terms of minutes played, Semenyo and Williams are very similar

54:51 - A more sure bet than Williams?

55:45 - Nico Williams will cost a FORTUNE in wages

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