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Toni Kroos is arguably the best deep-lying playmaker in the world, so it’d make sense that he’d know how to identify similar talents that maybe others are unaware of. However, in a quick Q&A sesh on twitter, Kroos said something that almost everyone is aware of.
Quick Q&A starts in 5 min! #asktoni
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
@JuWeigl is going to be a world class player https://t.co/p3EHbKqkXj
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
(Let the transfer rumors begin)
If for some reason you still don’t know anything about this kid, Julian Weigl is a 21 year-old who plays for Borussia Dortmund. His favored position is central-defensive midfield and he is the preeminent midfield talent of his generation. His standout qualities are his sharp vertical distribution and his world class press resistance.
Julian Weigl has quickly become one of #BVB's most important players, here is my video analysis of his best quality. pic.twitter.com/mv3P5sGpVT
— Tom Payne (@TomPayneftbl) August 9, 2016
Weigl uses slight touches, body feints and small dribbles to evade defensive pressure and create space #bvb pic.twitter.com/XkCuHaAsK3
— Tom Payne (@TomPayneftbl) August 5, 2016
Under pressure, Mkhitaryan finds Weigl in space who can exploit the gaps in Mainz' weak midfield pressing structure. pic.twitter.com/eX0mnyfRkH
— Tom Payne (@TomPayneftbl) August 17, 2016
Aside from praising a fellow German teammate, Kroos also took time to praise Gareth Bale and answer an assortment of random questions.
Great guy. Amazing player. https://t.co/NCFQSTsuvV
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Difficult to choose only one. WRAPPED UP is one of my favourites https://t.co/38gmj4uZnA
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Love London https://t.co/Gwhu6NzH7q
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Love all my fans! https://t.co/JlNu7ejwoJ
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Difficult question. Love @robbiewilliams @ollyofficial @JamesBlunt @edsheeran https://t.co/a5N2Woewtf
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Both not so bad https://t.co/fEkWiWD0br
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Dont know yet. Hope to have some more good years as a player https://t.co/f65XPxEWkV
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Great. Enjoy every minute with them https://t.co/9Rpyaxkboa
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
To be a good husband and father. Thats it. https://t.co/WE3dUQQ7F0
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Hope so!!! https://t.co/EFdzZCKRsT
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Nicht gut. Muss mehr trainieren. https://t.co/YLvTVgvGC4
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
Thanks for your questions ✌ ️
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 5, 2017
In an age where it is very easy for players to forget about their fans and let fame get to their heads, it is nice to see Toni take some time out of his day to openly answer questions from his fans and connect with them.
It’s also nice to see that he knows his football. You sure about not trying that coaching gig Toni?