When we got PVA from Chelsea he was in a similar sort of position as the new lad. He has come on leaps and bounds and is now one of our top players. If the new lad can make progress like PVA then we could have a real gem. Some players fit into some teams but not others. Take our player Mohammed Ali. He really didn't do much at all with us yet was one of Hull's best performers. We've had Giacc, and you can probably add Lens, who are top players, yet haven't really done the business with us. M'Vila was a flop at RK yet fantastic for us. So, fingers crossed, we could have another PVA come to join us.
So will we lose him in Jan for the African cup? mark the transfer, safc.com has compiled list of 10 facts to get to know the defender… - Born December 1, 1988, Djilobodji is a Senegalese footballer who was raised in Kaolack. - Djilobodji began his career in 2007 at Senegalese side ASC Saloum before moving to French club US Senart-Moissy two-years later. - After leaving Senart-Moissy in 2010, he made 171 appearances for Ligue 1 outfit FC Nantes, scoring nine times. - A move to England followed ahead of the 2015-16 Premier League season as Chelsea secured his services. - The 27-year-old was then loaned to German side Werder Bremen in the second half of last season and made 14 appearances, scoring once. - While at Bremen, Djiolobodji played an integral part in helping them secure their Bundesliga safety, as his one and only goal came as an 88th minute winner on the final day of the season to secure their survival. - With international recognition as well, Djilobodji has been capped 13 times by Senegal and also appeared at the 2015 African Cup of Nations. - A centre-back by trade, Djilobodji can also play as a defensive midfielder. - At 193cms tall, the 27-year-old is Sunderland’s joint-second tallest player with Younes Kaboul. The pair stand just below Jan Kirchhoff who is 195cms tall. - Djilobodji is a powerful defender and while he is predominately a left-footed player, he is accomplished using his right as well.
Don't remember Mohammad Ali playing for us. Thought he did his best work in Zaire and the Philippines.
I do like a central player comfortable with either foot. When he plays at CB it will be useful. There won't be many people winning headers against him either.
I'm looking forward to seeing him play. There is a 4 min youtube video previewing Djilobodji on the Roker report that looks pretty good. From all that I can gather, he looks to have Verane's athleticism and Pepe's disposition.
At least now he knows where the line is and shouldn't cross it again. I bet he still has the same thoughts though.
Looks like a good insurance policy in case we have another one of those seasons Be interesting to see how well he fits in.
