Sow can be Crystal Palace’s own Fabinho

After lacking out on Djibril Sow through the summer season switch window, it has been recommended that Crystal Palace may return for the Swiss midfielder in January.

Ought to he make the transfer to Selhurst Park after the World Cup, he may show to be Patrick Vieira’s personal model of Liverpool star Fabinho, which might absolutely mark him out as a wonderful addition to the Eagles’ squad.

The Athletic have claimed that Palace had been eager on signing the Eintracht Frankfurt star on deadline day however may make one other transfer for the 25-year-old within the winter switch window.

Though the Eagles introduced in Cheick Doucoure from RC Lens, Vieira arguably hasn’t changed the box-to-box function that was provided by Conor Gallagher throughout his mortgage spell on the membership final season, and the six-foot Sow may supply the French supervisor one thing totally different in midfield.

Sow has made 11 appearances within the Bundesliga to date this season, contributing one aim and averaging a strong 6.65 ranking from WhoScored for his performances, whereas he has additionally been a mainstay for the German facet within the Champions League after their Europa League success final season.

WhoScored claims that Sow excels at passing, by way of balls, lengthy photographs and interceptions, whereas he has no listed weaknesses, which means that he may very well be a wonderful all-round addition to Vieira’s midfield.

Would Sow be signing?

Sports activities reporter Sam Smith commented on Sow and his hyperlinks to Palace earlier this yr, saying:

“First time correctly watching Djibril Sow on this first half & been impressed. Progressive on the ball and combative. As per story from deadline day, Palace had been very eager on a deal. Talks had been nonetheless occurring late within the day. Undoubtedly one to look at forward of January.”

In line with FBref, Fabinho is the second-most comparable participant to Sow by way of fashion of play, and contemplating the Brazilian has helped Jurgen Klopp’s facet to success within the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup since his change from Monaco, he’s absolutely not a foul participant to be likened to.

This season has seen the 2 gamers register very comparable numbers by way of anticipated targets (each 0.2), shot-creating actions (20 vs 21) and tackles and interceptions (27 vs 28) mixed.

Due to this fact, they’re each defensive-minded gamers who may also supply a risk in assault, so Vieira may have an excellent participant on his palms if Palace can full a transfer for Sow in January.