No, I was comparing Krunic to Praet as all around mids with no skill that standout (Praet’s better, obviously) … and I wouldn’t put them In the same category as Verschaerens, who has some of the most sought after qualities in a midfielder/playmaker: Vision/passing.
Giampaolo football leaves very little self expression room for players. It’s a 2-3 touches system. And that’s perfect for not so gifted players. Praet or even Krunic would excel with him… the strength is in the system, which is cool.
Leao and Theo are doing “too much” for him.
We have strength in our system but also use our players individual skills.
Back to Verschae. I don’t think his “passing is good for Belgium” only …passing is universal… now, how much free time you have on the ball to execute is different. but that’s part of the development.
Same with strength. Comes with conditioning and also learning. Even Diaz at the beginning of the season, before his current bad form, showed he could absorb/avoid blows better than last season.
Krunic is better imo. I don't rate Praet that high, he was more like a 2 season wonder.
Verschaerens ability to dribble is even good. He is just 20yrs old. If he's join us, i would probably be his number one fan. But at the moment I want someone who can lift us up immediately.
Salad was sold by Anderlecht for less than 5mil, their finances have become better, last month Marc Coucke refinanced a lot, i can't see them releasing Verschaeren for less than 20mil.
Depending on the vision of club, then we should aim at lower prices, which Yari would fall out of the category.
Buying and selling strategy as Sam pointed, is our way to go.
That said, if he was a bit bulkier we could see a different player.