18 Jul 2026 06:41:28
Just been watching some Rayan videos as I’ve a feeling (not ITK) we may go after him given Iraola knows him.
However, watching the videos some things stood out. How quickly bodies flooded forwards when Bournemouth attacked, number of players in the box when ball was advanced, player movement seemingly unpredictable with players popping up in different positions, forward passing and speed of pass.
A few attacks v low blocks, the attacks looked to be based around speed of positional rotation, lots of attacking bodies in the box and quick passing interchanges.
Granted, just a highlight reel of best bits, but the playing style was noticeable.
Re Rayan, what stood out was his physicality and directness. I think he’d be a better bet than Barcola and Diomande.
18 Jul 2026 08:57:07
Yeah he's built like a tank and deceptively quick with his long legs.
18 Jul 2026 09:45:33
He's not at the level we need, I don't think, certainly not at the moment. If we had a settled and experienced right back, it may make it easier for him to continue his development with us, but it'd be a tough learning curve for him right now. Depends on his mentality, he's got some natural ability.
18 Jul 2026 10:53:06
One of the goals he got when I watched clips of him the other day, seen a goal. Probably his standout one. Goes through a couple of players before putting it away. My God, the defending there is some of the worst I've seen.
? I'd imagine it's far worse than even the Bundesliga defending we like to make fun of on here. Talk about parting like the Red Sea.