All this talk about Griezman, he's not in the same league as Aguero and I feel it would be a huge mistake by Pep if he see's this as a solution.
It's for the better. It's looking grim past the generation that won gold in the Olympics.No Argentinians in the squad next season?
Both, as I think one feeds into the other; if we get a new number one, he'll want out. As he did at Barca when not assured of major playing time. Doubtful he'll want to revert back to solely a cup 'keeper again.Do you think we will have a new number 1 or do you think Bravo will leave? Not necessarily the same thing... I personally think he will be here because unless Pep thinks Gunn is ready to be number two we would need to buy two keepers this summer (assuming we don't extend Willy which I don't think we will).
It's for the better. It's looking grim past the generation that won gold in the Olympics.
There is Dybala, Icardi, Ocampo, Vietto, Kranevitter, Correa, they have a few guys. But the old guard is so dominant that its hard to start seeing the young guys yet.You do wonder what the Argentine side will look like leading up to Qatar 2022.
Brazil look set for the next 10 years with who they have coming through. They are my pick for Russia 2018 for a start.
Apparently we weren't messing about last summer and look what happened...
Agreed..too many people on here dismissing Aguero
This is Aguero we are talking about
You know..AGUERO
One of our all time greatest players/scorers
Has 28 goals in all competitions so far this season (including CL qualifiers)
You know..that guy..the AGUERRRRROOOOO fella
The one you seem to want to push through the door
Apparently we weren't messing about last summer and look what happened...
How would you have refreshed the defense last year?I wasn't saying we did bad last summer but for all the hype about Pep having full control ect and ending up with the same defense as last season with the addition of Stones was very disappointing, i just hope we properly refresh the squad.
By signing a set of Fullbacks at the very least.How would you have refreshed the defense last year?
As long as Messi is around, it's quiet for Icardi. Vietto, Kranevitter and Correa need more games and with the first two you wonder how much they will get at Atleti. Especially if Simeone was to leave. Rulli needs to start getting into to consideration is Sergio Ramos is content with being a back up all his life lol. But the Olympic squad the U20's-U17s are all seeing early exits, the AFA is in shambles the domestic league is hurting because of it, it all might come crashing down soon. They need their Tite to make some big decisions quick.There is Dybala, Icardi, Ocampo, Vietto, Kranevitter, Correa, they have a few guys. But the old guard is so dominant that its hard to start seeing the young guys yet.
And what would you have done with our current crop?By signing a set of Fullbacks at the very least.
As long as Messi is around, it's quiet for Icardi. Vietto, Kranevitter and Correa need more games and with the first two you wonder how much they will get at Atleti. Especially if Simeone was to leave. Rulli needs to start getting into to consideration is Sergio Ramos is content with being a back up all his life lol. But the Olympic squad the U20's-U17s are all seeing early exits, the AFA is in shambles the domestic league is hurting because of it, it all might come crashing down soon. They need their Tite to make some big decisions quick.
I wasn't saying we did bad last summer but for all the hype about Pep having full control ect and ending up with the same defense as last season with the addition of Stones was very disappointing, i just hope we properly refresh the squad.
Great post,Again, folks say this but the facts don't back it up.
Our defense gives up fewer chances than anyone other than the Rags. We are on par or better in every defensive category except for saves per goal scored.
However on offense we creates as much as all the others in the top 6 but convert at a lower rate than all but 1.
Defense is not the problem. Sure its the position that has the most players fans don't like or think are dispensible. You have Ota, Kola, Clichy, Sagna, Zab and Kompany. All 6 with legimate claims for why folks want them out. But they have not underperformed relative to the other teams in the top 6. The Goalkeepers though, have.
So if we are being honest and following the stats, improving saves to goals ratio, and figuring out what to do to improve conversion of chances are the 2 biggest problems this season. The 3rd being hustle. As our 3rd weakest stat is percentage of duels won.We are at about 43% while all the others are at 50% or slightly above.
So if we really care about solving actual problems
Simply put if our goalkeeper had made saves at an average of the other 5 we'll be 2 or 3 points behind Chelsea. But if our conversion was on average similar to the others, we will be 5 points clear.
Make of that what you want.
Great post,
I have to agree on all but add that our fullbacks have been in no mans land on many occasions add to that Stones & Otamendi have given bad balls away & been punished but Bravo behind them has been fucking shocking.
Stones has been our best player at the back & only Sterling & Silva can say they have been consistent all season.
Like you say in your post we are loosing far to many duals & never pick up the second ball, the last game I seen us battle & win those was Barcelona & UTD away apart from that it's been bits & pieces.
We are not nasty enough & need a young NDJ in the middle...
Agreed..too many people on here dismissing Aguero
This is Aguero we are talking about
You know..AGUERO
One of our all time greatest players/scorers
Has 28 goals in all competitions so far this season (including CL qualifiers)
You know..that guy..the AGUERRRRROOOOO fella
The one you seem to want to push through the door