Official: Ismael Bennacer Thread

joyrider · Nov 25, 2019

mleite · Nov 25, 2019

where do we vote?

joyrider · Nov 25, 2019

Dunno, this is the official site:
https://www.cafonline.com/news-center/news/list-of-nominees-for-caf-awards-2019-announced

Refiloe Jane, plays for AC Milan women, is also selected.

Qaas · Nov 27, 2019

We can’t beat the Egyptians

fray · Jan 16, 2020

Again, a string of stellar performances in recent weeks. Resembling a certain player we saw in the Africa Cup of Nations last year.

If we continue with the 442 formation and we want to carve out even more from Bennacer's potential, we should pair him with a defensive midfielder that is physical, a defensive juggernaut and towering. This would allow a lot more freedom for Bennacer to play in a more advanced area of the pitch. --- (Bakayoko first player to spring to mind, but not so sure about his current availability)

For instance, have a quick gaze at the 442 formation Monaco deployed under Jardim in 2016/17, as they made the Ligue 1 absolute child's play that season. A small and physically weak, creative, ball-carrying midfielder (J.Moutinho) pairing a physical rock, industrious and a tall DM (Fabinho/Bakayoko).

A Bennacer and Javi Martinez/N.Matic tandem to do the trick for us, perhaps?

Super22 · Jan 16, 2020

fray said:
Again, a string of stellar performances in recent weeks. Resembling a certain player we saw in the Africa Cup of Nations last year.

If we continue with the 442 formation and we want to carve out even more from Bennacer's potential, we should pair him with a defensive midfielder that is physical, a defensive juggernaut and towering. This would allow a lot more freedom for Bennacer to play in a more advanced area of the pitch. --- (Bakayoko first player to spring to mind, but not so sure about his current availability)

For instance, have a quick gaze at the 442 formation Monaco deployed under Jardim in 2016/17, as they made the Ligue 1 absolute child's play that season. A small and physically weak, creative, ball-carrying midfielder (J.Moutinho) pairing a physical rock, industrious and a tall DM (Fabinho/Bakayoko).

A Bennacer and Javi Martinez/N.Matic tandem to do the trick for us, perhaps?

I still believe we shouldn't have allowed Bakayoko to leave. He is a beast in DM and with Bennacer by his side would be perfect.

Alo88 · Jan 20, 2020

I'm at work, but couldn't resist to come here and reiterate what a gem of a player Bennacer is.

Ronin · Jan 20, 2020

Alo88 said:
I'm at work, but couldn't resist to come here and reiterate what a gem of a player Bennacer is.

He truly is... far from perfect atm, but very good in many aspects and I feel he can only improve and probably has a high enough ceiling.

I really think him and Bakayoko would wreak havoc

Goodfella · Feb 8, 2020

Ball progression

Looking pretty good.

Would love to see him as a mezz'ala in a 3 man midfield and leave the DM role for someone else.

VooDooDoll · Feb 8, 2020

where is bonaventura circle?

Sognatore · Feb 8, 2020

I really wanted Barella but Bennacer has made me completely forget about him. I can't stress enough how beautiful this player is. If he'd play in a top club in PL he'd be worth 4x his current valuation.

What has impressed me the most is his mentality, which says a lot because I've been really amazed by his ability to get past opponents and find space. He only recently turned 22 wtfff

He's even taller than I thought. His low gravity point fools you. Initially I thought he was in the Verratti bracket but he's actually right inbetween Verratti (1.65) and Cristiano Ronaldo (1.85)

I immediately thought he'd be a great mezzala and I mentioned months ago how good he'd be together with an octopus type of a player, such as Bakayoko. He's our best defensive midfielder today but that's because he's our best midfielder with a good set of defensive skills plus impeccable grinta. "Unfortunately" one of his very best qualities, moving past opponents, can be quite risky adopted whenever he's playing deep. On the flip side he'd make a terrific mezzala both in transition to attack and defensively.

Extra iron on the left doesn't hurt with Theo on the pitch too.

ShevaNo7 · Feb 9, 2020

Yet there are people on here that’ll tell you he is overrated.
What he’s done so far is commendable, after a not exactly auspicious start coming to a big club with Giampaolo in charge (who seemed to favour Biglia ffs), being played in a position with huge responsibility and that perhaps limits his individual strengths. He also looks like he can take the big club pressure. We really seemed to miss his influence in the Verona game.

jon · Feb 9, 2020

5 years from now he will be referred to as one of the best midfielders in the game

Birsaforever · Feb 13, 2020

jon said:
5 years from now he will be referred to as one of the best midfielders in the game

Soldier_of_god · Feb 17, 2020

what an excellent player he is.

Donato · Feb 18, 2020

Best midfield signing we’ve made since I can remember

ROSSONERI7 · Feb 18, 2020

Sognatore said:
I really wanted Barella but Bennacer has made me completely forget about him. I can't stress enough how beautiful this player is. If he'd play in a top club in PL he'd be worth 4x his current valuation.

What has impressed me the most is his mentality, which says a lot because I've been really amazed by his ability to get past opponents and find space. He only recently turned 22 wtfff

He's even taller than I thought. His low gravity point fools you. Initially I thought he was in the Verratti bracket but he's actually right inbetween Verratti (1.65) and Cristiano Ronaldo (1.85)

I immediately thought he'd be a great mezzala and I mentioned months ago how good he'd be together with an octopus type of a player, such as Bakayoko. He's our best defensive midfielder today but that's because he's our best midfielder with a good set of defensive skills plus impeccable grinta. "Unfortunately" one of his very best qualities, moving past opponents, can be quite risky adopted whenever he's playing deep. On the flip side he'd make a terrific mezzala both in transition to attack and defensively.

Extra iron on the left doesn't hurt with Theo on the pitch too.

this should be the number 1 criteria when signing players (young or old) ...i think i heard Maldini hint at it recently, players with some character, up for a challenge... when things go wrong they kep their head high...Gigio is the other one like that

psychological strength has been missing since the 2012 ...

that's why they left Piatek + Suso go ASAP they both have great quality ... when things are not going well they shut down ... Hakan, is the other one but he is Tactically important + very versatile ... i won't be surprised if he is sold in the summer... or at least benched by a similar player with a stronger mind.

Maldini and Boban seem to want all the Mentally weak players out ... Calabria is another one

Congo Powers · Feb 18, 2020

i liked it when he kicked the bejeesus out of rincon

necromancer · Feb 18, 2020

Last match was the most aggressive I’ve seen him play yet. Very good defensive work.

Pingu · Feb 18, 2020

necromancer said:
Last match was the most aggressive I’ve seen him play yet. Very good defensive work.

I love his aggressiveness too but has to be more reserved also at times. Picks up a lot of unnecessary cards (11 now, a couple were just refs being harsh) and sometimes does something that could end up with him seeing red.

Super22 · Feb 18, 2020

ROSSONERI7 said:
this should be the number 1 criteria when signing players (young or old) ...i think i heard Maldini hint at it recently, players with some character, up for a challenge... when things go wrong they kep their head high...Gigio is the other one like that

psychological strength has been missing since the 2012 ...

that's why they left Piatek + Suso go ASAP they both have great quality ... when things are not going well they shut down ... Hakan, is the other one but he is Tactically important + very versatile ... i won't be surprised if he is sold in the summer... or at least benched by a similar player with a stronger mind.

Maldini and Boban seem to want all the Mentally weak players out ... Calabria is another one

And Mastour is the best example.

Birsaforever · Feb 18, 2020

mALDINI03 said:
And Mastour is the best example.

no he's not, because he's not a football player

Jasper · Feb 19, 2020

baller

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Qaas · Feb 22, 2020

Joyrider is in love with bennacer

Ronin · Feb 22, 2020

Qaas said:
Joyrider is in love with bennacer

who isn't?

Thenebra · Feb 22, 2020

Finally a midfielder worthy...

joyrider · Feb 22, 2020

Qaas said:
Joyrider is in love with bennacer

I’d even think of marrying him if he granted us a CL, Theo too. Truelove

joyrider · Mar 5, 2020

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