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Jul 15, 2023 7 tweets 3 min read Read on X
We've found the perfect replacements for Declan Rice... Image
The realistic pick from our data-inspired shortlist was Valentin Rongier.

Marseille's club captain can help replace Rice's qualities both on and off the pitch.

But it sounds like Edson Álvarez is the most likely signing in the 'real world'. 😅
Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
The wildcard shout is Ibrahim Sangaré.

Nottingham Forest have reportedly made an approach for the Côte d'Ivoire Player of the Year so West Ham would need to act quickly. Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
An under-the-radar pick is Ben Sheaf.

A former Arsenal academy graduate, Sheaf was a penalty shootout away from becoming a Premier League player with Coventry City.

West Ham should take a closer look. Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
Before you ask, here's João Palhinha's radar.

The Portuguese midfielder is an incredible player but profiles more like a Tomáš Souček upgrade.

Palhinha would be a brilliant partner for the Rice replacement.
Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
Mats Wieffer is the dream pick.

Like Rice, he is comfortable playing in a deeper role but also enjoys carrying the ball forward.

And he even provides some Soucek-like qualities. Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...
The Squawka Suggestion is Youssouf Fofana.

The Frenchman matches Rice's physical, box-to-box profile and can impact the game in any part of the pitch. Squawka uses radar charts that show a player’s per 90 stats compared to a selected positional group.The outer and most inner boundaries represent the top and bottom 5% figures of the selected position across the past three top-five European league seasons using an automatically calculated minutes threshold.  The No.6 template shows 12 metrics we have picked that help learn about a player's potential output in a deep-lying pivot role.  Expected Assists, Passes into the Final Third, Passes into the Opposition Half, Possession Won in the Defensive Third, Possession Won in the Middle Third, Int...

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