First choice, but not squad.
Look back at the Monaco away game and you will see we had pretty much nothing on the bench.
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First choice, but not squad.
Look back at the Monaco away game and you will see we had pretty much nothing on the bench.
MileHighMCFC
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Walker, Danilo and Mendy?
Walker...Danilo and Mendy haven't happened, i'd like another CB as well
First choice, but not squad.
Look back at the Monaco away game and you will see we had pretty much nothing on the bench.
I dont think there are many teams around Europe who have a similar attacking depth to you, maybe you had an injury crisis but if everyone is fit, the most you can do is play 5 of Aguero, De bruyne, Sane, D.Silva, B. Silva, Sterling and Jesus, so 2 top players will be on the bench, 3 of Sanchez signs. Any one of those 7/8 would start at any other premier league team.
And you can only play 5 by fielding a very attacking team with 1 defensive midfielder, normally youd play four of those 7/8.
I dont think there are many teams around Europe who have a similar attacking depth to you, maybe you had an injury crisis but if everyone is fit, the most you can do is play 5 of Aguero, De bruyne, Sane, D.Silva, B. Silva, Sterling and Jesus, so 2 top players will be on the bench, 3 of Sanchez signs. Any one of those 7/8 would start at any other premier league team.
And you can only play 5 by fielding a very attacking team with 1 defensive midfielder, normally youd play four of those 7/8.
Real Madrid, Champions of Europe, had Bale James and Morata on the bench for the Final ? Surely to be successful on all fronts you need this depth
Saddleworth2
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We have a very good attacking unit but lets not confuse that with goal scoring. At the moment we have two players who are capable of 20goals + per season, Kun and GJ. If one of them are injured or out of sorts we have no bench presence that Pep can depend on for goals. I really think we need that so if not Sanchez, then someone else.I dont think there are many teams around Europe who have a similar attacking depth to you, maybe you had an injury crisis but if everyone is fit, the most you can do is play 5 of Aguero, De bruyne, Sane, D.Silva, B. Silva, Sterling and Jesus, so 2 top players will be on the bench, 3 of Sanchez signs. Any one of those 7/8 would start at any other premier league team.
And you can only play 5 by fielding a very attacking team with 1 defensive midfielder, normally youd play four of those 7/8.
Real Madrid, Champions of Europe, had Bale James and Morata on the bench for the Final ? Surely to be successful on all fronts you need this depth
2 of them have left and one was injured for months, even real cant keep world class players happy if they're not playing.
We have a very good attacking unit but lets not confuse that with goal scoring. At the moment we have two players who are capable of 20goals + per season, Kun and GJ. If one of them are injured or out of sorts we have no bench presence that Pep can depend on for goals. I really think we need that so if not Sanchez, then someone else.
If 2 of them get 20+ and the rest get 10+ thats over 100 goals... I get what you mean in that city go out to outscore the opposition, but someone mentioned Monaco last season, and you scored what, 5 goals against them in the tie? if youre scoring 5 and not getting through, its not the attack thats the problem.
Saddleworth2
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We once had Kun, Tevez, Mario and Dzeko. Now we have a young'un who shows great promise but frankly has had a handful of games + Kun. Thats not enough to achieve the step change to challenge RM, Barca and BM. We need another experienced proven goal scorer who is flexible enough to be versatile and play peps game.If 2 of them get 20+ and the rest get 10+ thats over 100 goals... I get what you mean in that city go out to outscore the opposition, but someone mentioned Monaco last season, and you scored what, 5 goals against them in the tie? if youre scoring 5 and not getting through, its not the attack thats the problem.
4 strikers in a 2 striker system is sensible depth tho.We once had Kun, Tevez, Mario and Dzeko. Now we have a young'un who shows great promise but frankly has had a handful of games + Kun. Thats not enough to achieve the step change to challenge RM, Barca and BM. We need another experienced proven goal scorer who is flexible enough to be versatile and play peps game.
In a front 3, having 6 players of Aguero,Jesus,Sane,Sterling,Roberts, B Silva is also sensible depth.
Saddleworth2
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Sorry, don't agree. Not enough goal scoring prowess in that 6.4 strikers in a 2 striker system is sensible depth tho.
In a front 3, having 6 players of Aguero,Jesus,Sane,Sterling,Roberts, B Silva is also sensible depth.
Walker...Danilo and Mendy haven't happened, i'd like another CB as well
Yes and we're working on getting them, filling those positions.
We have enough centre backs, Kompany and Otamendi first choice, Stones and Kolarov as back ups.
Wouldn't surprise me if Pep uses other full backs to fill in at CB too.
MileHighMCFC
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Yes and we're working on getting them, filling those positions.
We have enough centre backs, Kompany and Otamendi first choice, Stones and Kolarov as back ups.
Wouldn't surprise me if Pep uses other full backs to fill in at CB too.
Kolarov and Otamendi will most like get sold no?
Kolarov and Otamendi will most like get sold no?
Absolutely not.
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We do need him, our lack of composure in the final third is poorI'm sooo sick on the Sanchez talk, we don't need him. Spend the money on defense!
MileHighMCFC
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We do need him, our lack of composure in the final third is poor
Don't you think Defense is a higher priority though?
SilverFox2
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Don't you think Defense is a higher priority though?
Personally I think our biggest priority is forwards who can actually hit the target more often with their shots the result of which will give us more chances to score with those shots.
sir baconface
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We once had Kun, Tevez, Mario and Dzeko. Now we have a young'un who shows great promise but frankly has had a handful of games + Kun. Thats not enough to achieve the step change to challenge RM, Barca and BM. We need another experienced proven goal scorer who is flexible enough to be versatile and play peps game.
Spot on for me. Much as I love us having Jesus, I think many people's expectations have been turbo-boosted by his fantastic start. He came to us as a kid with world class potential, not an established star. He could be something really special but a tinge of pragmatism is needed in the short run.
Sanchez is capable of making that difference. As mosssideblue says, he's not guaranteed to win us anything. However he's possibly the nearest thing. The parallel with Van Rapist and the rags is a good one.
sir baconface
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Don't you think Defense is a higher priority though?
Does it have to be "either/or"?
Saddleworth2
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of course not. I think the club have identified exactly what we need - new goalkeeper, 3/4 fullbacks, centre back, silva replacement, proven striker. Nothing wrong with the strategy, we just need to execute it. If we do, with the right acquisitions, we will hoover up the PL. Of those 7/8 players we have 3 and still have enough time for the others. One way or another this will be the most memorable close season in the last few years.Does it have to be "either/or"?
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