Ramiro Funes Mori

[Bungle]

Wow, this @AaronTheBlue fella is a right piece of work isn't he

 

[Khalekan]

I wish we would hurry up and sign players I have actually heard off

Yo, @chicoazul .....I think I will have to take up this FM or FIFA malarkey

 

[Yorkie]

Anyway, could someone summarise this player up for me?

He's Argentinian, has been called up and won an award but is not rated by someone who works for talksport.

Is that on the money?

He's a defender according to google, hope that helps.
All seriousness theres decent write copied in by original poster 2 pages back.

 

[edge]

Everton remain interested in River Plate centre back Ramiro Funes Mori in a deal worth around £5.5m, writes Shaun Driscoll.

The 24 year old would join the Blues’ on the back of a successful four years at the Argentine giants, winning the Argentine Primera Divison, the Copa Sudamericana and the most prestigious trophy in South American football, the Copa Libertadores.

Mori scored a header in the 3-0 victory against Mexican Liga MX side Tigres in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final at the Estadio Monumental earlier this month; he was also man of the match in the final. He will need to acquire a work permit before he can play for Everton.

What can the Blues expect from the Los Millonairos defender?



STRENGTHS
The defender has been an important figure at River Plate under manager Marcelo Gallardo, earning his spot in the team at the expense of Colombian International Eder Alvarez Balanta, despite Balanta being one of the best young centre backs in the South American game,

Mori was able to move in front of him in the pecking order and form a solid partnership along side Jonathan Maidana, indicating the talent that Mori possesses. His performances for River Plate earned him a call up to Gerardo Martino’s Argentina squad for a friendly game against El Salvador, in which he played the full 90 minutes.

Mori is a powerful defender, Standing at 6 foot 2, he holds a serious aerial threat, both defensively and offensively. Mori has scored six goals in 72 appearances for River Plate, the majority coming from set piece situations.

Not only is Mori a threat in the air, he also has a powerful left foot - he demonstrated this trait by scored a outstanding free kick against Temperely in Argentina’s top division. Mori is also a very mobile defender and his ability to move, combined with the physical aspects of his game, would make him an exciting match for the Premier League.

Playing from the back is a big feature of Roberto Martinez’ Everton side, and Mori can certainly adapt to that style of play as he is comfortable on the ball and has a good eye.

Mori also has experience playing in big games - the defender scored a late winner at La Bombonera against arch rivals Boca Juniors in a 2-1 victory last year. If he joins, Everton fans will be hoping he can deliver the same result in a Merseyside derby.

WEAKNESSES
As a South American defender, there is no surprise that he can lack concentration levels at times, resulting in sloppy mistakes. Defenders from the continent are often caught out due to their eccentric style of play and unfortunately he falls under the same umbrella.

However, playing and training alongside England internationals Phil Jagielka and John Stones will certainly help Mori grow as a defender, and hopefully it will iron out the mistakes that he can be prone to make.

The fast pace and the intensity of the Premier League may take a while for Mori to adapt to and it may result in the odd mistake, which could prove to be costly.

HIT OR MISS?
The Argentine defender is a gamble, but it is a gamble worth taking for Roberto Martinez.

The ability is there in Mori and he has the potential to be good signing for Everton. He may only be brought in as cover for Phil Jagielka and John Stones to begin with, but the left sided centre back could grow into the perfect replacement for 33 year old Jagielka and form a solid partnership along side Stones.

Being Argentine, Mori is a fighter and a battler; that normally bodes well with the Everton faithful, so there is every chance that Mori will be popular with at Goodison Park.

Mori is replacing the void filled by Sylvain Distin and Antolin Alcaraz, who were released by the Blues over the summer, and he is an improvement on both of them.

At £5m, the defender could be a real success on Merseyside.

Were did sean write that knows his stuff about sa footy .

 

[AaronTheBlue]

Were did sean write that knows his stuff about sa footy .

echo mate

 

[Deleted member 24970]

I assume you really mean this, Paul:

I dont play Football Manager mate, last football game i bought was fifa 15, played it about 6 times.

I have a chipped box that streams virtually any game you can want. Old favourite was the World Cup qualifiers, enjoying watching brazil play a team at high altitude, gave the game that added twist that normally would be one sided. Just because somebody watches games abroad doesn't make them a FM Nerd.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

I'm fuming about signing this guy already and he's not even got off the tarmac in Argentina yet ffs.

 

[Moomin]

I'm fuming about signing this guy already and he's not even got off the tarmac in Argentina yet ffs.

Here he is, making his way to the UK.

 

[edge]

echo mate

Good on him , nice lad known him since he was a kid good blue, and obsessed with the footy over there so knows his stuff. Ta mate

 

[Deleted member 24970]

Fair play like, do you have to lube up and dust the cobwebs away first?

I use the duster after they finish the cleaning. I'm a chauvinistic, mature loving sex machine. Mark Henry but white if you like.

 

[AlexNyarkone]

He's a defender according to google, hope that helps.
All seriousness theres decent write copied in by original poster 2 pages back.

How many clean sheets has was he involved in last season?

 

[Lukaku'sLeftTesticle]

Simple as this. No defender from a crappy awful south American League is going to excel in the Premiership

Please feel free to quote me but the guy is going to make us collectively fall on our hands and knees and beg Alcaraz to come home

 

[neil999]

Here he is, making his way to the UK.

THATS MY LORRY!!!

not again for goodness sakes...

 

[Deleted member 24970]

@AaronTheBlue there is a favorite mod thread somewhere, i suggest you vote for woolly blue. It may just swing your argument back your way, results are visible too so make sure you @ him.

By the way Chico your a bad grass. Cant you do some sort of mini derby preview for tonight or something.

P.S. I seen you walking your goose through the 'burbs of bootle.

 

[Moomin]

THATS MY LORRY!!!

not again for goodness sakes...

I bet you have Tigers in that lorry in hidden cages, once the immigrants get in you lock the doors and unleash the Tigers.

Bad man you.