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Originally Posted by d_phaneuf
Doesnt seem like he was bad, just kinda of stagnated
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That's the bit I'd be worried about most.
You see it frequently with players with high expectations based on high early career performances that continue to command high fees based on their performances more than one season back. Eg Dele Alli (extreme decline), Cleverley, Maguire.
There's an element of risk in that you're hoping they can recoup their previous form. Either going to get a player or a lemon.
Not talked about enough but there's a lot of players out there that have a peak of being able to play at the highest level for only a few seasons. Yet managers stick with them hoping to return them to their peak days which have clearly passed (Martial, not that he ever had a decent peak).
That's why the top players are the top players. They can sustain it. Eg comparing Vidic to vvd is laughable. Sure, compare their best seasons but overall, longevity? Not even a conversation.