Was a big miss last season, hopefully he's fully recovered and we see his form from prior to his injury.
Im hearing we've bid for Lucas Moura, he looks an interesting player but have no idea really what to make of him, Rentboy you seen much of him and if so what you think of him?
I haven't seen as much of Lucas since I'm following the Brazilian League from afar and I watch more Fluminense when I get the chance.
But from what I've seen, he is a gifted player no doubt. Some Brazilian journalists say he's the Brazilian Theo Walcott, and that tells you something about his pace
But I don't like such comparisons and Walcott himself is far from being the finished article.
Lucas is seen as a midfielder, as a wide player. But I've seen him playing in attack in a more central position. In both positions he certainly benefits from his pace. But not only that, the lad is good on the ball too. I remember I liked his first touch. Compared to Wellington Nem, I'd say he has less flare in terms of dribbling, but he's a more clinical, accomplished finisher. He is a tad more experienced too. He has more caps for Brazil than Wellington Nem - but I'm pretty sure he "appeared" in the spotlights one season earlier.
He certainly looks promising and he gets a fair amount of coverage on the media, though he is obviously out-shined by Neymar.
But hey, he will be with the Brazilian Olympic team in London, so you guys will have a chance to watch him. Wellington Nem, however, wasn't called up. I don't know why. Mano Menezes got a lot of stick for that, even Romario heavily criticised him for that.
As for Ganso, mark my words: overrated. Again, I've been away from Brazil, but I got to watch him once in a while both in the League and Libertadores. I haven't seen him play really well in one single match. He's classy, skilful, has a good pass, and all that, but he is not a game changer in my opinion. He's not much more than supporting act to Neymar in Santos.
Chivas has Fabian a real gem CM could cost 4m or less.
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