Official: Alexis Saelemaekers Thread

Goodfella · Jul 20, 2020

Neruda said:
Isnt special but a hardworker and extremely intelligent.

lolwhut?
I mean, I like him too, but...

nanook · Jul 20, 2020

replay - https://i.imgur.com/6l6e4by.gif

Jivara · Jul 20, 2020

Goodfella said:
Samu hits far better crosses, corners and passes, has superior vision and is less likely to lose the ball in a stupid manner.

Alexis is less inclined to cut in with the ball at his feet, but more likely to make off ball runs into the box - this has helped in certain transitions to attack and overwhelmed opponents.
He's also less likely to avoid physical battles, as someone else mentioned.

Both are hardworking, energetic, comfortable with midfield duties and far better RW/RM options than Paq.
However Samu is the clear choice for now. There's more end product and self-awareness.
None of them are dependable goalscorers, but Samu has a big advantage as a left-footed player on the right flank.
I can't see Alexis score, without GK howlers or dummies that confuse the keeper.

I would argue that the advantage is with Salemaekers being right footed. Castillejo being left footed slows him down. It's only an advantage when the full back behind you occupies the space on the wing which neither Conti nor Calabria do as often as Theo does on the left flank with Rebic or Hakan

Goodfella · Jul 21, 2020

Jivara said:
I would argue that the advantage is with Salemaekers being right footed. Castillejo being left footed slows him down. It's only an advantage when the full back behind you occupies the space on the wing which neither Conti nor Calabria do as often as Theo does on the left flank with Rebic or Hakan

Being right-footed on the right flank is an advantage or disadvantage depending on the situation.
Some of the pros that I listed of having Alexis on the right flank is due to him being right-footed.

Samu has an advantage, as a left-footed player, if we depend on goals from the RW. He cuts in from the right and can curl it in towards the goal with his preferred foot.
Pretty much every left-footed wide forward prefer the left flank as starting point, and vice versa.

VultureSheva · Jul 21, 2020

nanook said:

He should learn to celebrate better, he does not need to mix it with Kessie's way.

joyrider · Jul 21, 2020

Goodfella said:
Being right-footed on the right flank is an advantage or disadvantage depending on the situation.
Some of the pros that I listed of having Alexis on the right flank is due to him being right-footed.

Samu has an advantage, as a left-footed player, if we depend on goals from the RW. He cuts in from the right and can curl it in towards the goal with his preferred foot.
Pretty much every left-footed wide forward prefer the left flank as starting point, and vice versa.

That?s why it is good to have both fit.
If needed they can be subbed depending on the opposition. This is not 100% waterproof but tactically...from ?cutting in to hugging the line? are great tools to have in the squad.

Savo · Jul 21, 2020

VultureSheva said:
He should learn to celebrate better, he does not need to mix it with Kessie's way.

He should learn to become a great player first, then he can satisfy the people who care about celebrations later :thumbsup:

Birsaforever · Jul 21, 2020

World class wingers plays usually in the opposite side of their preferred foot (es. right footed lw) but they can also use their weak foot too so they are not predictable.

An exception are ultra-pacey wingers, which are more often best in the same side of their preferred foot

Goodfella · Jul 25, 2020

He could probably score a lot of goals from late runs into the box from the left flank. He's getting into the right positions at the moment, but the passes are coming from the wrong direction. He can't shoot with his left.

His technique is weird. Can't shoot with his left and makes a lot of technical mistakes, but the way he controls even the most difficult passes is Dinho level.

VultureSheva · Aug 26, 2020

https://twitter.com/SempreMilanCom/status/1298562627514372097

Goodfella · Aug 26, 2020

Goodfella said:
He could probably score a lot of goals from late runs into the box from the left flank. He's getting into the right positions at the moment, but the passes are coming from the wrong direction. He can't shoot with his left.

VultureSheva said:
https://twitter.com/SempreMilanCom/status/1298562627514372097

Yup. He's playing on the wrong flank if we want more goals from him.

Fusiproe12 · Aug 27, 2020

VultureSheva said:
https://twitter.com/SempreMilanCom/status/1298562627514372097

Saele's a good fella, hope he keeps improving

Il grande Milan · Aug 28, 2020

What kind of shit defending is this from Kalulu. Better keep Calabria :fp:

Saelemaekers is rightfooted, so what do you do as a defender in that position... make sure he can't cut inside and shoot on target. Kalulu has to cover Saelemaekers in that way that he can't do anything else but cut outside, and then he will have to turn back and pass back (the needle is out of the attack) or he has to try to cross with his bad left foot which can still be blocked. Where do we get these people

Savo · Aug 28, 2020

Il grande Milan said:
What kind of shit defending is this from Kalulu. Better keep Calabria
Saelemaekers is rightfooted, so what do you do as a defender in that position... make sure he can't cut inside and shoot on target. Kalulu has to cover Saelemaekers in that way that he can't do anything else but cut outside, and then he will have to turn back and pass back (the needle is out of the attack) or he has to try to cross with his bad left foot which can still be blocked. Where do we get these people

Lets be real, defenders suck ass these days. I don't expect much from Kalul, but he's young and has a lot of potential so let's see how he grows over this next season. Also, maybe Saelemaekers could learn to be a great RB. He has a ton of motivation and drive and if he could become better defensively he would be a very skilled, hardworking, and decently quick RB. IMO we should be trying him at RB for some time to see if this can be the missing link and not have to go and buy one.

VooDooDoll · Aug 28, 2020

so this was this big kalulu mistake?? :lol:

saele did correct winger play and most of the defenders would struggle to deal with this
only way to play against it would be contact play but ... its training, first game of preseason.... and kalulu just came here

rocknrolla1v1 · Aug 29, 2020

VooDooDoll said:
so this was this big kalulu mistake??
saele did correct winger play and most of the defenders would struggle to deal with this
only way to play against it would be contact play but ... its training, first game of preseason.... and kalulu just came here

Everyone was putting in 40% effort. Nice finish but Kalulu wouldn't let this happen in Calcio

Il grande Milan · Aug 29, 2020

well yeah, of course it's just training and maybe this doesn't say too much about the quality of our players but still. As a promising young RB, you expect him to not make mistakes against these basic defending things. Hopefully the raw edges will go away in his time here

punisher · Aug 30, 2020

Right now, a promising all around player.

His runs, passion and determination fits the bill.

VultureSheva · Aug 30, 2020

Il grande Milan said:
What kind of shit defending is this from Kalulu. Better keep Calabria
Saelemaekers is rightfooted, so what do you do as a defender in that position... make sure he can't cut inside and shoot on target. Kalulu has to cover Saelemaekers in that way that he can't do anything else but cut outside, and then he will have to turn back and pass back (the needle is out of the attack) or he has to try to cross with his bad left foot which can still be blocked. Where do we get these people

Stupid comment

Didn't you watch Theo's poor reaction in Daniel Maldini's goal? It's training...

Qaas · Aug 30, 2020

VultureSheva said:
Stupid comment

Didn't you watch Theo's poor reaction in Daniel Maldini's goal? It's training...

Exactly

jawz10 · Sep 8, 2020

Alexis and Belgium U21 killing Germany right now:

Il grande Milan · Sep 8, 2020

VultureSheva said:
Stupid comment

Didn't you watch Theo's poor reaction in Daniel Maldini's goal? It's training...

Qaas said:
Exactly

I think you guys never played football before, or at least not on at a high level. Trainings are what coaches base on to see if someone is fit or not. Come 10 seconds late for training and pay a fine, train like a bum and risk your spot in starting eleven. Why do you think a lot of players get bought by a club but never get playing time. Training is the only time coaches get to see what someone is capable of. That's how important training is, so don't tell me it's a stupid comment, because you clearly don't know what you're talking about

Birsaforever · Sep 8, 2020

Goodfella said:
He could probably score a lot of goals from late runs into the box from the left flank. He's getting into the right positions at the moment, but the passes are coming from the wrong direction. He can't shoot with his left.

His technique is weird. Can't shoot with his left and makes a lot of technical mistakes, but the way he controls even the most difficult passes is Dinho level.

RB-like technique,

Pingu · Sep 21, 2020

Great showing today. Played much better than Samu from the first minute he was subbed on. Has a lot of potential for sure.

Ronin · Sep 21, 2020

Another masterclass transfer from Paolo?

I had a feeling he would surprise us.

Fabio · Sep 21, 2020

i love this guy, MA QUE GIOCA

Sognatore · Sep 21, 2020

Fabio said:
i love this guy, MA QUE GIOCA

Me too

Goodfella · Sep 22, 2020

Goodfella said:
He could probably score a lot of goals from late runs into the box from the left flank. He's getting into the right positions at the moment, but the passes are coming from the wrong direction. He can't shoot with his left.

I still think he has potential to score more from the left flank.....but I don't think I want to see him as LW ever again after the horror show against Rovers.
A much better performance against Bologna where he was back in his usual flank.
Deserves a starting role ahead of Samu at the moment.

Goodfella · Sep 25, 2020

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Redeemed himself at LW.

What a utility player. Love him.

mumbojumbo · Sep 25, 2020

Ronin said:
Another masterclass transfer from Paolo?

I had a feeling he would surprise us.

I think it is more Moncada's.

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