All true, but look at the players we had.
Apart from Kelechi's goals tally, how much better off would we be, with Kolarov playing 3 times a week if Clichy had been injured, or Navas having 20 games rather than making a weekly choice between Pat Roberts, Diaz, Foden, & several other kids ? And that's after using DeBruyne there or Bernardo Silva, who plays Navas' position, for Portugal.
We are already miles stronger in every department, than last season imo, apart from if Vinny gets injured.
Yeah I think my number one position to fill would be full back because we know it's such an important position and I just don't see cover in the kids that are still in Manchester.
We should have absolutely kept Maffeo. I think he could do a job for us this season, especially if Mendy picks up an injury as Danilo will be covering left back in that scenario.
I'd also like to see Foden and Diaz given opportunities. Maybe even Muric in the league cup? Anyway this is slightly off topic.
We should have absolutely kept Maffeo. I think he could do a job for us this season, especially if Mendy picks up an injury as Danilo will be covering left back in that scenario.
I'd also like to see Foden and Diaz given opportunities. Maybe even Muric in the league cup? Anyway this is slightly off topic.
Well, indeed. Assuming we add a centre half and a forward (and those surplus to requirements leave) then we'll have 20 senior pros this season which should provide greater opportunities for youngsters to break through.
It's relevant to signings.
As I posted above, Sane wingback plus Danilo, leftback/wingback is better than Clichy/Kolarov imo. Then we have Mendy.
Sane as a wingback won't work mate IMO. But Mendy and Danilo is a massive up grade on Clichy/Kolarov, absolutely.
Think there will be plenty of games , especially at home where we are 3 or 4 goals up, where Pep will bring on the youth and give them a taste of premier league football. Did it a few times last year but can see it happening a bit more often with the thinning out of the squad.
That's been the thinking at the start of the last few seasons. However, the 'youth' have not always been on the bench and we've rarely had the luxury of being so many goals to the good to deploy them. I hope you're correct this season.
I don't see a suitable left back amongst them either tbh. Angelino appears to be just too lightweight as fullback so would have to be left wingback if he played & it looks like Pep has already got Sane lined up for that job should it become necessary.
But imo Danilo plus Sane covering Mendy, is better than Kolarov covering Mendy & a million times better than Kolarov covering Clichy.
Sane as a wingback won't work mate IMO. But Mendy and Danilo is a massive up grade on Clichy/Kolarov, absolutely.
Sane as a wingback won't work mate IMO. But Mendy and Danilo is a massive up grade on Clichy/Kolarov, absolutely.
Sane is definitely best on the last defender, but I'm sure he could fill any role down that left short-term. I think by the time Aguero leaves im a season or two Sane will be considered pretty much the best player at the club. He's "the next" Bale in my book.Sane played wingback a few times. Chelsea, Southampton and few other games. He was phenomenal. Those around him weren't. But he can definitely fill that roll if needed to tactically.
Sane is definitely best on the last defender, but I'm sure he could fill any role down that left short-term. I think by the time Aguero leaves im a season or two Sane will be considered pretty much the best player at the club. He's "the next" Bale in my book.
De Bruyne is the next contender for that crown of best plauer in Europe IMO. Just perfecting free kicks atm, to add to assists and goals. He's very special. Dip last year due to new baby
He has the potential for sure, I do think he has the odd lapse that will never leave his game though. Misplaced passes aren't uncommon for KdB and it can put the team under pressure at times. His productivity is phenomenal though, we really do have a talented squad to pick from.De Bruyne is the next contender for that crown of best plauer in Europe IMO. Just perfecting free kicks atm, to add to assists and goals. He's very special. Dip last year due to new baby
I'll be really pissed off if the Sanchez thread overtakes "It's quiet".