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Scouting Maxime Estève At Burnley & Giovanni Fabbian At Bologna
Today, we have a couple of brand new player analysis articles for you, with a scout report on Maxime Estève at Burnley along with one on Giovanni Fabbian at Bologna.
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France has long been a conveyor belt of top-level centre-back production.
In recent years, the Premier League has benefited significantly from this tradition, with players like William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté, and Maxence Lacroix making their mark.
Joining this group next season is Burnley’s 6’4 left-sided centre-back, Maxime Estève.
At just 22 years old, Estève has arguably been the best centre-back in the EFL Championship this season.
While he briefly tasted Premier League football during the 2023/24 campaign after arriving on loan from Montpellier before making the move permanent, Burnley’s relegation temporarily halted his top-flight ambitions.
However, this time, Estève returns to the Premier League brimming with confidence after a season of dominant performances that have put him on notice and attracted interest from other Premier League clubs.
This analysis will explore his game in detail, integrating his strengths and weaknesses, and examining his tactical fit.
Giovanni Fabbian is an Italian offensive midfielder playing for Bologna and attracting the interest of several clubs, especially in Serie A.
Under the management of Vincenzo Italiano, Fabbian has succeeded in becoming a crucial midfielder for Bologna, especially in the current season, as he has been very valuable in the Rossoblù’s tactics and starting lineup, having participated in most of his team’s games as a starter.
Fabbian’s goalscoring has been crucial for Bologna recently, as they made another unprecedented achievement by reaching the Coppa Italia final for the first time since 1973/74, when they lifted their second and last Coppa Italia trophy.
This is not the first time Fabbian has impressed with his goalscoring and crucial finishes, as he was also very impactful last season with Bologna.
He scored goals at the last minute during complicated games, which further highlights the player’s strong personality, confidence, and finishing traits.
Fabbian’s goalscoring impact has therefore been an important factor in making the player much more attractive to numerous teams, such as AC Milan, who are rumoured to be interested in the services of the Italian midfielder, and Inter Milan, who are eager to offer the player a comeback opportunity.
In this tactical analysis and scout report on the Italian midfielder, we will be mainly exploring his abilities in terms of playmaking, goalscoring, and defensive contribution.
The analysis will also reserve a section to study his profile, roles, and positions within Bologna’s tactics.
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