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Really rate how risk averse this football analysis is, doesn’t overhype talents, he does look very promising, excited to see what coaching from arteta will do

I love this channel - true critical analysis, not getting suckered in by the hype for any player. Reducing bias as much as possible.

What I learned from this video is that Josko Gvardiol is absolutely elite.

As Arsenal fan, i’ve been excited for this one. What a masterpiece, your analysis are truly another level.

IMO, Calafiori reminds me of Sergio Ramos when he used to play RB for Madrid and Spain. He was prone to making rash, early tackles rather than tracking the attackers. Ronaldinho used to take full advantage of that weakness and skin him every time lol.

Feels like the left hand side answer to Ben White. Versatile in possesion being able to step into midfield whilst having overlap potential. Havertz will benefit from crosses from the left wing as it provides better angles for him to attack

I definitely see the Maldini comparison. He's not as fast as Paolo was in his prime, but he has the same mix of brains and brawn. And just like Maldini, he's a natural center back, but he might end up playing at left back a lot for tactical reasons.

This is the best calafiori analysis I've seen, facts, insights, engaging, it got everything

His jawline is amazing!!!

Just curious to know...🤔 Would you have had the same concersns on pre right back Ben White regarding dribbling, passing and shooting and speed, wide channel defending...? Or was he remarkably better in any of those attributes ....

I think he is an italian John Stones. Good with the ball, decent dribbling and skills. Even have decent abilities in front of goal. He is a kind of player that top teams only can afford in their starting line-up when they are dominating possession. He is prone to mistakes, he is not that athletic but defensively can hold his ground mostly. He is like Pique in front of goal, passing is not on that level but he is a better dribbler what is a great asset to have since opponents will have harder time with pressing or he can alone attack to draw more than one people and open spaces for teammates by drawing people. Of course he is not like Rüdiger or Van Dijk material. Not even a Nesta or Cannavaro. But he is a modern hybrid centre-back. He is versatile. Since he can play as a wing-back not just a cb but I don't doubt he could play as a defensive midfielder too. More importantly he is left-footed so he is going to be able to play with Saliba as a lot less static partner than Gabriel. Or he will be able to play in the role of Zinchenko when Oleksandr is out of form or injured. His time will come quickly since there are a lot of roles where he can play instead of the main player. My personal opinion is that he will be a better defender for Arsenal at left centre-back than Gabriel. Less strength and firepower but he have other strengths that will complement Saliba better. When you check the future opponents it's very likely that Arsenal is going to be the next team in a few years that will dominate possession in every game. Pep will leave City soon, Barcelona is too young with other issues so its the best time for Arsenal to buy a defender that suits a high possession team. I don't have doubts about that Calafiori is not going to be defensively a genius but Arsenal won't need that so he can easily become one of the most valuable assets for Arsenal. Opponents will understand soon there is no point pressing him. He will create spaces for the team that other CB-s couldn't. Even counters will become easier since opponents will press him when they need a goal (even if it's pointless) and he will thrive in that. I think this is going to be one of the best signings of the Arteta era and the last piece of puzzle to win a major trophy. Maybe not this season but soon.

His mental attributes stands out the most.

Would love to see an Ødegaard analysis

been waiting for this one

Best football channel period.

Arsenal lost two seasons now because of a weak left sided fullback. Arteta is smart to have plugged that gap. This may end up being arsenals best ever backline

Top video man, easily digestible and articulate. Top work, keep it up 👏

I think this is perfect for Arsenal, would not need to start right away. Certainly an upgrade on Kiwior/Zinchenko. He can acclimate and compete with Gabriel and timber/tomi at lb depending on the opponent. Definitely a floor raiser for Arsenal defence and is closing the gap on City.

I've tried to understand this player from other yt channels....but you always make it easy ...well done to the work you've put in to give us such videos ....

I'm glad to see you getting sponsorships now, PB. Keep up the great videos!

12:40 He's 22 he's not gonna suddenly become a good long distance shooter. Same logic was used for Lukaku when talking about his first touch - you cannot improve these abilties in your early - mid 20s if you weren't good/didn't use them in your teen years. Real life isn't football manager.

Would love to see an updated Bukayo Saka analysis since there was no max potential on the old one. Great video 👍

You're underrating his defensive potential. Nathan Ake isn't the fastest player but he locks down any winger.

That line breaking dribbling in that Zinchenko role is a mouth watering prospect, like a left footed Timber on the ball but less nimble

I have been waiting for this

The best analysis I came across. Explains pros and cons to the Tee. Great work.

Love the structure in your analysis process, Pytha. Too many so called analysis channels just waffle away with shallow commentary disguised as in depth analysis. You actually have numbers and figures and draw your conclusions from quantitative data. There is a qualitative quality as well of course from observation of match samples. Gives you strong credibility as a reputable scouting resource.

Gabriel is used to defending for zinchenko and kiwior. Calafiori is a better defender than both. So defending, calafiori's biggest weakness, won't be an issue at arsenal.

Was waiting for this 🎉

His very good but not Maldini level of talent I think someone like gvardiol who is a similar player has a higher ceiling

Very informative. I will like to have seen how he compares to the two arsenal centerbacks .

Youre the best analyst in the business. keep it up

Looking forward to how arteta gonna use him or how far can arteta take him cause he holds high potential and can be one of the best player in upcoming future .

Excellent analysis, very interesting.

You should be proud of how balanced your analysis is!

Great analysis. At least I know what I will be getting at arsenal now

i expected at least a generational level talent damn

Great analysis as usual. 🎉

Whilst I'm sure he will be utilised as the LB for Arsenal, my bet is that he will basically be in a back 3 with Ben white inverting when we have the ball. Then take turns with stepping forward when on the ball.

Really enjoyed this analysis, gave me a good idea of what to expect from him if he comes to Arsenal, would love to see one on Odegaard

Always in love with your analysis. Mind doing one for the guy chelsea signed instead of him. The Viega guy. Please

Great content great channel! Try to do an analysis of Angelo Stiller, one of the most underrated players of this season (Stuttgart also very underrated). I know you loved those deep line playmakers and Stiller is a great one! He's very good at press resistant, an incredible work rate and stamina and he also possesses solid defensive skills. Overall really complete and UNDERRATED defensive midfielder with great potencial. Rodri at 22/23 years old didn't performed like Stiller! Keep up the fantastic work!

Great analysis as usual. What do you think of nico schlotterbeck? Can he play lb? His ball playing looks very good. Who do you suggest liverpool buy as a conservative Lb who could tuck in a back 3 to allow trent to bomb forward as a traditional overlapping rb. Someone who could balance this.

Arsenal are getting a gem. As a united fan I’m jealous

only Pythagoras could look past his looks and take him as he is💪keep it up

I always jumping from this shooting sound at the beginning

Arteta may have him inverting into midfield from the left, sitting next to a Partey for instance who is a better ball player, and allowing Rice to be more of a box to box player. With Gabriel sliding over to cover the way he does when Zinchenko inverts. Califiori will also be able to drive forward more from midfield in the Arsenal system.

You really deserve millions of subscribers and views for the work and effort you put to create such not videos but masterpieces. Thank you for existing in my life and our lives if i may speak on behalf of your followers and i'm pretty sure that you will get what you deserve.

would u be interested in doing an analysis on amad since it seems like he will have a big next season

My team just signed Archie Gray, is he any good? 😊

Grazie Pinto per averlo regalato sei stato un vero genio!!!!

I got a really good feeling about this guy! Those Italians always produce world class defenders, and from what I see in this guy I feel he's going to be come a top ball playing centre back. Very jealous of Arsenal if they land him, I'd love this guy to sign for Liverpool, and he's just what they need too, now Matip has left! Somebody said he could possibly play as a libero type defender, they are as rare as rocking horse shit! 40m for this guy is going to be a bargain!

Great analysis, is he better defensively than Ben White who does struggle against elite pace, eg rashford?

2:45 Do you think this will be alleviated more with him playing at LB as an inverted fullback, cause that sounds quite a lot like Zinchenko (in terms of the ‘lack of recovery pace’ aspect)

Thank you for your amazing analysis video. I hope to see Adam Wharton one day 😊

so many heavy touches, his dribbling in the prem would get exposed

No argument with the speculation that Arteta's intention is to play him in either the left center back position of a pair, or as a left back with a better overall capacity to invert into midfield, or break forward down the line with or without the ball whilst not being unduly harmful to our defensive stability, than both Zinchenko and Kiwior. However, in consideration of his attributes and Arteta's penchant for thinking outside the box, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he exercised the scope to expand our possession based style by going 3@the back with Saliba and Calafiori flanking Magalhaes, in order to have a permanent extra man in midfield. Further to that, the potential strikes me as being within his skill set to equally be developed to operate as a defensive midfielder or a box to box.

Please do Reneto Viega and Dewsbury Hall .

Please do one on Goncalo Inacio. Not a lot of vids on him online and he’s likely getting a move this summer. Possibly an option instead of Branthwaite for United as well

I think that's a bit of an underwhelming analysis. Calafiori is really good & highly rated in Italy last season

Can you please do Dewsbury Hall?

Thank you for the great video Could they be a Leny yero or Alphanso davis video soon??

Still worried about his injury record

This mf really said Chivu🙏😭

Please make a video on ferdi kadioglou

Leny Yoro vid? I can't stop watching these videos😂

Hey Man what would you rate Pepe among the greatest defenders of all time or just intergen?

Would like you to do Tomiyasu next

He’s neither similar in playing style of Maldini or Nesta, he has the Aura though..to me he’s more of a Redondo style player, I see Arteta molding him into that type of player in the engine..he has a very high ceiling.

As a Man utd fan i see a good player there ..hope to see more of him in the prem next season

Arteta will be using him as an inverting LB

Seems like you've modified your rating system. What is the max potential for palmer, estevao, mudryk, enzo, caicedo, nkunku??

Why isn't his majestic Italiano CB hair mentioned as a strength?

Next video omorodion or Renato veiga

Can you please do Reneto Viega?

I'm waiting for that of Renato Veiga too

This has grounded me. Now I’m not so sure about him

Can yiu do Renato veiga analysis please

Can we get Ronato Viega analysis

as much as chelsea having colwill will be an odd fit for him, arsenal already having jurrien timber will pose the same questions. i also don't like the fit in the structured way they play defense, which takes away the unique strength calafiori may bring to any team - roaming as a centreback. i think the serie a still suits him better, unless some other coach can design a game plan around his gifts.

Please do one on Levi Colwill

Please do a video on Archie gray❤. Tottenham 's new Signing

Please do Leny Yoro next

Please can you do an analysis on Renato Veiga. Chelsea's new signing.

The benefit of what Calafiori needs to work on ,is not hard . it's something basic , shooting and vision

why did u switch the thumbnail design from the previous videos

Riccardo Calafiori playing for Coventry City will definitely help him settle in easier

Would love Kendry Paez video!

Do a video on Phil Foden after the euros is over

Someone get trossard that sleep mask

Hoping for a Leny Yoro analysis ASAP!

can you do zirkze the new man u signing

Do one for bastoni

Love the analysis but when was the last time Gabriel had a "brain fart"?

The good looks and long hair are about where the comparisons to Maldini end. As a Manchester United fan, I really hope Arsenal gets him.

Think alot of people overhype him.. hes a good player and a move to juventus would have suited him better and helped him develope into a world class player. Now he will move to a faster and more physical league.

Not sure anyone is expecting him to be the next Maldini

Please do Leny Yoro

I like your channel