Pirlo was a player who can dance out of trouble and send a beautiful long ball. His play was a bit slow sometimes, and he did not have a high work rate
Merkel seems to work harder and have a more dynamic game but it's too early to judge what type of player he will be. I think a midfielder or ACM similar to Hamsik.
Ganso is more technical, can also dribble out of trouble like Pirlo, but seems to be a better shooter, and certainly has a higher work rate. He seems to drift all over the field whereas Pirlo was easier to find. Ganso can be a great player, but he does have some questions. The problem is, there are not too many alternatives in the World available that are WC or have the potential to be, in a position we are desperate to fill.
Merkel seems to work harder and have a more dynamic game but it's too early to judge what type of player he will be. I think a midfielder or ACM similar to Hamsik.
Ganso is more technical, can also dribble out of trouble like Pirlo, but seems to be a better shooter, and certainly has a higher work rate. He seems to drift all over the field whereas Pirlo was easier to find. Ganso can be a great player, but he does have some questions. The problem is, there are not too many alternatives in the World available that are WC or have the potential to be, in a position we are desperate to fill.
