- 49,740
- 51,095
More polished? I guess you can say that. Otamendi follows the rules, Mangala breaks the rules because he's that good. No doubt Mangala has a better overall defensive game, but Otamendi is solid as well. He's a good cheap alternative.
As for Jackson Martinez, I really think Porto is overhyping him and overpricing him like they've done in the past with other players to make extra money. I think he scored all of those goals last year because he was a product of the system. Moutinho and James were wizards out there giving him the ball in good positions to score. This year, he's been off man. He does nothing. He doesn't spread or intimidate the defense, he's not good with his back to goal when he gets the ball, he's not a poucher, he can't shoot from outside the box, and his heading accuracy is average. He's good at finishing direct balls and crosses with his feet but that's about it, like so many of his goals last season.
I think his stock has def gone down as of late, but some team will pay in January or next summer. If Barcelona want him, I think they'd be making a mistake but he can fit within the system, but I doubt they go after him. If Chelsea go after him I think that's a HUGE mistake. He will not fair well in the premier league, not on Chelsea. Jose has been scouting him for some time, we'll see.i just want the money so we can get someone else.
