HaalandEffect
Well-Known Member
That Silva and Walker reference there reminded me of this goal - geriatric Totti taking Kompany for a walk then exposing and neutralising his dependence on physicality with clever movement.
Grealish is exactly what we need in the advanced midfield area/final third; we require pace at the base of it to neutralise counters, but since Silva’s decline then departure we lack someone who can operate in small spaces with close control at a walking pace, and add an element of artistry to the perpetual full-pelt intensity of Foden, Sterling, and De Bruyne.
David Silva replacement?
Grealish over Aouar?
Swap Mahrez with Grealish?