Martin Zubimendi

[Brizzle]

Welcome back Michael Edwards.

 

[Hansern]

He's boss.

Press resistant, one of the best in the CL last season passing under pressure (86%), ball recoveries in the opposition half are way up there, tall, solid on the ball & in the tackle.

Well happy with this.

Foxy is back! 😍

We’re winning the league now!

 

[Hansern]

Welcome back Michael Edwards.

If we pull it off its a big credit to Hughes as well. Perfect start for him if he signs.

 

[Brizzle]

Foxy is back! 😍

We’re winning the league now!

The dirty slot is back. It’s on.

 

[Markeh]

zubi zubi zu

 

[Modo]

Playing with a DM in the Xabi mould again has me excited.


Bald manager
Same year as the Euros
Exactly 20 years ago
Golden boy angling for a move

To many similarities...

 

[FreshRed]

zubi zubi zu

Is that the beginning of a song to scooby dooby do?

 

[737Max]

Is that the beginning of a song to scooby dooby do?

kaiser chiefs. Ruby Ruby Ruby becomes Zubi Zubi Zubi da da da da da

 

[Beamrider]

we will actually win the quad

They will have to create a fifth trophy to give the other teams something to play for, and we will win that one too.

 

[rurikbird]

At the risk of dampening the excitement, Zubimendi is not really in the Xabi mould if you mean the long passing. More of a Busquets - reliable, tempo-controlling, not overly fancy.

 

[MomoWASright]

At the risk of dampening the excitement, Zubimendi is not really in the Xabi mould if you mean the long passing. More of a Busquets - reliable, tempo-controlling, not overly fancy.

So you’re saying he’s winning 9 league titles and 3 European cups with us? I might settle for that.

 

[FreshRed]

kaiser chiefs. Ruby Ruby Ruby becomes Zubi Zubi Zubi da da da da da

I like Scooby Doo better, but ok

 

[Modo]

At the risk of dampening the excitement, Zubimendi is not really in the Xabi mould if you mean the long passing. More of a Busquets - reliable, tempo-controlling, not overly fancy.

You're right. Im thinking more in that he's a playmaker type DM.

 

[Brizzle]

At the risk of dampening the excitement, Zubimendi is not really in the Xabi mould if you mean the long passing. More of a Busquets - reliable, tempo-controlling, not overly fancy.

He isn’t afraid to progress forward with the ball though, something i don’t think you’d really say of Busquets.

 

[Hansern]

He has rejected Arsenal 3 times, Utd 2 times, Bayern and Barcelona.
First Slot beats legohead in pre season and then snatches his dream signing.

Love it.

 

[MomoWASright]

So we have the new Iniesta in The Boy. Zee zee top is Busquets. Who is Xavi?

 

[Hansern]

So we have the new Iniesta in The Boy. Zee zee top is Busquets. Who is Xavi?

Busquets/Rodri hybrid.

 

[moron]

We will go from being the best team in the league to the best team in the league.

But wait...thats not much of an improvement ?

 

[moron]

At the risk of dampening the excitement, Zubimendi is not really in the Xabi mould if you mean the long passing. More of a Busquets - reliable, tempo-controlling, not overly fancy.

Why dont you be honest, and say the facts straight....this guy is not a DM in reality he is an 8. Despite all the cheery mood .... splashing our money for DM on this guy is a risk.

 

[Brizzle]

So we have the new Iniesta in The Boy. Zee zee top is Busquets. Who is Xavi?

Gravi

 

[FreshRed]

So we have the new Iniesta in The Boy. Zee zee top is Busquets. Who is Xavi?

Mac

 

[rurikbird]

I think Gravvy will be an understudy at #6, perhaps replacing Zubimendi in later part of the game when it becomes more stretched and his athleticism becomes a bigger asset.

Bajcetic can also learn a lot from Zubimendi, I’m sure.

 

[Squiggles]

There seems huge concensus in Spain that he's a very good player and lots of envy and disbelief coming from Barca and Arsenal fans we're getting this over the line.

Many in Spain were expecting him to sit tight and join Xabis Real Madrid. As if their midfield isn't stacked enough!

 

[rurikbird]

So I think, if Endo and Morton are sold/loaned respectively:

——————RCM/AM———
Szoboszlai
Elliott
—LCM——————
MacAllister
Jones
Nyoni
————-DM————
Zubimendi
Gravenberch
Bajcetic

 

[Buddha]

So I think, if Endo and Morton are sold/loaned respectively:

——————RCM/AM———
Szoboszlai
Elliott
—LCM——————
MacAllister
Jones
Nyoni
————-DM————
Zubimendi
Gravenberch
Bajcetic

That’s some midfield group

 

[Tinto]

That’s some midfield group

Best midfield in the world?

 

[737Max]

Best midfield in the world

Best midfield in the world?

View: https://youtu.be/ayivhplxuwM?si=y6c7910NXxfu5W8o

 

[tomasjj]

Not sure I understand the grav dm argument. Off the ball, tackling, running, hustling, yet to see him offer much there. Defensive instincts?

 

[The Nomad]

So I think, if Endo and Morton are sold/loaned respectively:

——————RCM/AM———
Szoboszlai
Elliott
—LCM——————
MacAllister
Jones
Nyoni
————-DM————
Zubimendi
Gravenberch
Bajcetic

You could make an argument for Carvalho in that top group

Or Jones, move Gravy to LCM and have Morton as back up.

Love the signing if it comes off..Still think we need a similar calibre LB.

 

[rurikbird]

Not sure I understand the grav dm argument. Off the ball, tackling, running, hustling, yet to see him offer much there. Defensive instincts?

He did very well at #6 against United, I think Slot prioritizes on-the-ball qualities and there he shines - great at progressing the ball forward and making quick decisions. Off-the-ball still definitely needs work (hence Zubimendi purchase), but he should get progressively better at that side of the game as he matures.