Topic: Stefan Bajčetić

[royhendo]

Gotta say there's a difference between Damien Plessis screening the back four of a deeper lying compact side away to Arsenal and our set up last night (and in the many other showings we've seen of this fella). This guy can turn out of heavy pressure and break a press, he does it with his body and an ability to let the ball run through or across him too - it's not dribbling - it's the matador stuff that Busquets got lauded for against serious footballers - that midfield last night had people floating around in it like Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Mattheus Nunes (who we're linked with paying £50m for) and he was matching them physically and selling dummies to bypass like it was nothing.

It's physical endurance that's the question mark I reckon because he has height and size and strength already. The technical stuff is all there - his passing is there and you can't help but think he's being conservative for now compared to what we've seen at younger age groups. I think it's fair to be excited cos for me he deserves starts already.

[royhendo]

Just in case it's not been posted.


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[Ycuzz]

Matador. I like that.

Spot on Roy, as said, start the lad.

[royhendo]

A lot of comparisons, so let's have a look because he's being compared to a legend isn't he?

This was Sergio Busquets on his debut in 2008.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_tF-qFZVnw

Then the same season up against the fella he replaced in the Spanish team (Senna from Villareal)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iad16v1yctk

(Not sure if the videos are working, sorry!)

Busquets is 6 foot 2, Bajcetic is 6 foot 1.

[Funky_Gibbons]

A lot of comparisons, so let's have a look because he's being compared to a legend isn't he?

This was Sergio Busquets on his debut in 2008.

He has a very similar physique to Busquests too.

[lionel_messias]

Really excited about this player and how good is it that we have unearthed a gem at this age too.

Great that he gets to partner with Thiago too; probably no better player for him to learn from as well.

Super excited for the idea that Klopp would partner Stefan with a couple of powerfull young midfielders, forming a brand new trio; fingers crossed.

[PIPA23]

he is ready to start from now on imo.

[Eeyore]

Gotta say there's a difference between Damien Plessis screening the back four of a deeper lying compact side away to Arsenal and our set up last night (and in the many other showings we've seen of this fella). This guy can turn out of heavy pressure and break a press, he does it with his body and an ability to let the ball run through or across him too - it's not dribbling - it's the matador stuff that Busquets got lauded for against serious footballers - that midfield last night had people floating around in it like Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Mattheus Nunes (who we're linked with paying £50m for) and he was matching them physically and selling dummies to bypass like it was nothing.

It's physical endurance that's the question mark I reckon because he has height and size and strength already. The technical stuff is all there - his passing is there and you can't help but think he's being conservative for now compared to what we've seen at younger age groups. I think it's fair to be excited cos for me he deserves starts already.

Spot on I also loved his ability to play the ball around the corner. Something that destroys the press.

[tubby]

Shearer was really impressed, mentioned him quite a lot during the game.

[PEG2K]

Shade of Busquets comes to my mind watching him play last night.

Players like him have something standing out from the average number 6, which is they always look for the forward, vertical progression of the ball, instead of being a sideway merchant. His spatial awareness is already up there with the elites.

Bajcetic is not gonna have the passing level of Busquets (none are, really), but he's already more mobile. He could be the number 6 of Spain for the next ten years. We need to keep him away from Barca.

[Cid]

He'll have bad games. He's young and raw.  I hope the people supporting him so much right now are also willing to be patient when he learns the hard way.

He looks a real prospect and it was great to see a player in the middle with a bit of zip and aggression about him.  It's what we've been missing this season.  I hope to see more of him, so long as we don't ruin his development by asking too much too soon.

[amir87]

Let’s not put any unnecessary pressure and start comparing him to Busquets.

Because let’s face it, Busquets wishes he was ever as good as Stefan.

[Coolie High]

Shade of Busquets comes to my mind watching him play last night.

Players like him have something standing out from the average number 6, which is they always look for the forward, vertical progression of the ball, instead of being a sideway merchant. His spatial awareness is already up there with the elites.

Bajcetic is not gonna have the passing level of Busquets (none are, really), but he's already more mobile. He could be the number 6 of Spain for the next ten years. We need to keep him away from Barca.

Intelligence and first touch no, passing wise though I’m not sure about that, Bajcetic is capable of them Alonso esque long range passes too.

[Knight]

I'm confused, I seem to have witnessed 2 minutes of a Liverpool 6 beating the press and making tackles. I'd forgotten that was possible! Brilliant stuff from him yesterday.

[royhendo]

Let’s not put any unnecessary pressure and start comparing him to Busquets.

Because let’s face it, Busquets wishes he was ever as good as Stefan.

[royhendo]

The other thing is whenever we lost the ball or there was a moment where if Wolves played it quickly they might hurt us, he'd pick the ball up and run away or shithouse us back into position. I'm gonna get a sculpture of him done in my back garden.

[hide5seek]

Should play every other game as we don't want to burn him out.

[redk84]

Knew nothing about this kid until this season. Very impressive I must say - especially last night

Seems like he has a good head on him too which helps. And who better than Thiago to take him under his wing

[afc tukrish]

The other thing is whenever we lost the ball or there was a moment where if Wolves played it quickly they might hurt us, he'd pick the ball up and run away or shithouse us back into position. I'm gonna get a sculpture of him done in my back garden.

Shithousery in the proper circumstances is huge, an element we've frankly been missing.

Sculpt away...

[wah00ey]

He’s a real threat from sett pieces.

Bravo sir.

[Fromola]

He's been overdue that start. I thought he (or at least Keita) should have started the Leicester game with Fabinho out rather than Elliott come in because Henderson as a 6 isn't going to work now. He might have played the Wolves game at Anfield if he'd been available.

Obviously you can't rest your season on him with games like Real Madrid, Chelsea and a derby coming up over the next few weeks, but he's very much a first team player now and we need to not play that Fabinho/Henderson/Thiago midfield again. It needs to be at least one of Bajcetic and Keita along with Thiago who is still our best midfielder. Then you've got  Jones and Arthur who can come in here and there if he can stay fit for 5 minutes. Gakpo a potential option as well once the forwards I back.

[Ghost Town]

Daft question from old boy department here 

How do you get the squiggles and accents on the lad's surname? 

Doesn't matter. Everyone mispronounces his name anyway, so spell it how you want, lol

[Ghost Town]

Always knew our midfield was a Busquet-case

[farawayred]

Just in case it's not been posted.


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Just in case it hasn't been posted.

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[rocco]

Serbian/Spanish Blood seems the perfect DNA for a defensive midfielder

[Redsnappa]

Doesn't matter. Everyone mispronounces his name anyway, so spell it how you want, lol

 

You've just reminded me of the murders I used to have with my Dad who absolutely insisted on calling Steve Heighway 'Hayway' 

[macmanamanaman]

Serbian/Spanish Blood seems the perfect DNA for a defensive midfielder

Hopefully some Croatian affair in there somewhere too...

[RedG13]

A lot of comparisons, so let's have a look because he's being compared to a legend isn't he?

This was Sergio Busquets on his debut in 2008.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_tF-qFZVnw

Then the same season up against the fella he replaced in the Spanish team (Senna from Villareal)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iad16v1yctk

(Not sure if the videos are working, sorry!)

Busquets is 6 foot 2, Bajcetic is 6 foot 1.

Just FYI Busquets was 20 debuting for Barca and became a basically instant starter since he started for Pep at the B team the year before.
Bajcetic is 18 which is very impressive.

[RedG13]

Gotta say there's a difference between Damien Plessis screening the back four of a deeper lying compact side away to Arsenal and our set up last night (and in the many other showings we've seen of this fella). This guy can turn out of heavy pressure and break a press, he does it with his body and an ability to let the ball run through or across him too - it's not dribbling - it's the matador stuff that Busquets got lauded for against serious footballers - that midfield last night had people floating around in it like Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Mattheus Nunes (who we're linked with paying £50m for) and he was matching them physically and selling dummies to bypass like it was nothing.

It's physical endurance that's the question mark I reckon because he has height and size and strength already. The technical stuff is all there - his passing is there and you can't help but think he's being conservative for now compared to what we've seen at younger age groups. I think it's fair to be excited cos for me he deserves starts already.

Yea the Physical Endurance is 100% a question he was cramping just after 70 minutes, I think he probably can recover enough to play 60ish on Saturday but I think may be smart to just start Fabinho and use him the last 30 minutes or so if needed etc.

[FlashGordon]

Don't think having a bit of cramp is any indicator you're more likely to pick up an injury in a game nearly 4 days later? Would rather he starts and Fabinho comes on for him if he starts to tire.

[RedG13]

Don't think having a bit of cramp is any indicator you're more likely to pick up an injury in a game nearly 4 days later? Would rather he starts and Fabinho comes on for him if he starts to tire.

No he just haven't been playing PL league Football coming from Youth football, he getting full recovery time but he hasn't done at the PL stage, he not PL fit for 90 which is understandable, how well does he recovery for the next game on shorter then a week rest. He young should be helpful for that but him starting I expect him to having a planned sub 60-70ish.
Club obv working on getting him to PL level fitness, we just don't know where he at on that with recovery etc.
He was Cramping because he was gassed.

[duvva 💅]

 

You've just reminded me of the murders I used to have with my Dad who absolutely insisted on calling Steve Heighway 'Hayway' 

Hayway on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing

I think if when you type his name you hold down your finger on the letters that have squiggles you should get the option of the letter with the relevant squiggle - least it works like that on iPhone

Bajčetić

[PaulF]

Just FYI Busquets was 20 debuting for Barca and became a basically instant starter since he started for Pep at the B team the year before.
Bajcetic is 18 which is very impressive.

When Alexander of Macedonia was 33, he cried salt tears because there were no more worlds to conquer … Stefan is just 18.

[Ghost Town]

When Alexander of Macedonia was 33, he cried salt tears because there were no more worlds to conquer....

Never much good at geography, our Alex. Someone should have got him an atlas for his birthday

Stefan is just 18

Dunnit make you feel good?

[BarryCrocker]

Daft question from old boy department here 

How do you get the squiggles and accents on the lad's surname? 

When typing the letter 'c' hold the key down and select the option you want. This works for e, y, u, i, o, a, s, l, z, n.

[HARD AS HELL]

Never much good at geography, our Alex. Someone should have got him an atlas for his birthday
Dunnit make you feel good?

I'm afraid to say I got that reference

[FLRed67]

Badger has the makings of a complete player. First touch, balance, tackling, physical strength, acceleration, eats up the ground, heads up play, looking to move the ball vertically .   .   .

Much more of an athlete than Busquets, Alonso, etc. He could probably play in any position, but from central mid he can influence the game the most.

Once he fills out and gains more endurance, "sara un mostró", as the Italians say .   .    .

[PaulF]

I'm afraid to say I got that reference

It's not the first time I can see GT is making a clever reference that goes way over my head
I suspect GT is a whizz with cryptic crosswords.

[afc tukrish]

It's not the first time I can see GT is making a clever reference that goes way over my head
I suspect GT is a whizz with cryptic crosswords.

He is quite Special

[Redsnappa]

Hayway on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing

 

Reminds me of that commentator on our 65 Cup Final win with the annoying mispronunciation of St John as 'Sinjen'   

I think if when you type his name you hold down your finger on the letters that have squiggles you should get the option of the letter with the relevant squiggle - least it works like that on iPhone

Bajčetić

When typing the letter 'c' hold the key down and select the option you want. This works for e, y, u, i, o, a, s, l, z, n.

Thank you guys, but I don't use a phone to post on RAWK - I find it extremely difficult & frustrating - always use a PC/Laptop to post.

Have googled it to death, no joy ... best solution I have found is this multilingual keyboard page:

https://www.lexilogos.com/keyboard/serbian_latin.htm Bajčetić 

Pretty good actually for any language - a copy and paste job (as I was advised earlier anyway) - so when we sign our first Cherokee or Inuktikuk player I'll be ahead of the curve