Varela is about 5'8. He's not slow but not fast either. Really good positional awareness and tackling.
He's not a bad option at all but I think someone with legs and can cover ground quicker would be optimal.
Should we re-visit Ugarte? Hasn't really worked out at PSG but only 23 and he's lost nothing. Could be a beast for us under Amorim.
IMO yes. Was an odd signing for PSG, didn’t suit their style of play at all but has still looked good for his country (very good actually). If we’re going to playing double pivot, him and Mac could be great.
The shouts that he isn’t great on ball are a bit ott. He’s fine with ball, you just don’t want him as main midfielder progressing it. Why he suits a double pivot and can cover an insane amount of ground.