One final thing on Tonali for me…
Just because a player hasn’t done progressive passing at one club doesn’t mean he won’t do it at another
In fact the data tells a very different story during his time at AC Milan 🔴⚫️
Progressive passing per 90 was relatively high with dangerous passes per 90 being VERY high
You can even see on the final image just how many enter the opposition box.
Now the low accuracy would be a little cause for concern but I’d expect RDZ’s automations in midfield to increase that significantly as the majority of the game will be based around short secure passing to bait the press
The 2nd image also shows typical movement during his time at AC Milan, pulling out wide to the RB position to allow the RB to push forward. Perfect for Pedro Porro and exactly how RDZ used Palhinha in the last 7 games of the season which also made PP flourish
Look, this transfer might not come off and we might have to look elsewhere. I’m just trying to say be wary looking into a player at just one club who play a very different style of football
We’re not gonna get a better midfielder than Tonali
Just because we have the money to spend doesn’t mean the play (Wharton, Locatelli, Stiller, Guimaraes) want to actually come to us
Miracle someone of Tonalis quality actually wants to join us!
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham have entered the race to sign Sandro Tonali! 💣🇮🇹
De Zerbi wants Tonali as new star for the midfield, ideal to step up #THFC level.
Spurs ready to face Man City and Arsenal in the race for Tonali for new ambitious project to prove their intentions.
🚨 EXCL: Brighton & Hove Albion make £30m offer to sign Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur. 19yo #THFC talent among Europe’s most coveted players but Croatia defender favours #BHAFC as best step for development mutual trust with Hurzeler @TheAthleticFCnytimes.com/athletic/7347335…
This season is super important for De Zerbi, he will never be in a more powerful position ever in his time with us
The club as of now genuinely owe him everything
One of the dealbreakers for Sebastian Kehl was that Roberto De Zerbi will now be given greater influence within the sporting structure at #Tottenham.
[@berger_pj] 🥇