It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[DeBlueLou]

If Pep can turn Guerreiro into a defensive monster like he did with Akanji then Pep really is a miracle worker. Guerreiro is amazing going forward but a little bit of a liability defensively

Akanji was fairly unstable in defense too. And so was Cancelo. I can see Guerreiro doing the "Stones-thing" and tucking into the double pivot from the left side.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I think Kovacic and Guerreiro are really smart signings.

Couple of Croats in Kovacic and Gvardiol. Always sound pedigree.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Would be a huge upgrade on Gomez.

Is he an upgrade on Cancelo? Genuine question, as I know practically nothing about Guerreiro

 

[manimanc]

Gundog won't be leaving. He would have come on v Chelsea as a final farewell to the crowd imo.
2 year deal, if it was up to me I'd say name your price.

 

[Chopper2115]

I think Kovacic and Guerreiro are really smart signings.

Think any of the top 6 would be better over the moon with them signing for their club.

 

[Dialog]

As a Phillips replacement i can get behind this.

I would rejoice

But replacing Bernardo or Gundogan? Plz no. :(

I would riot. Full kamikaze on the board.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Gundog won't be leaving. He would have come on v Chelsea as a final farewell to the crowd imo.
2 year deal, if it was up to me I'd say name your price.

As it was reported that Pep didn't feel the need for him to get his goodbye as most signs point towards him extending.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Couple of Croats in Kovacic and Gvardiol. Always sound pedigree.

Pep knows we need Croatians to win the CL. Ominous considering Inter already have one…

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

If Pep can turn Guerreiro into a defensive monster like he did with Akanji then Pep really is a miracle worker. Guerreiro is amazing going forward but a little bit of a liability defensively

Pretty much what I observed from him during Dortmund's choke last weekend.

Scored a good goal, missed a couple, but defensively suspect?

 

[Blue warrior]

Gundog won't be leaving. He would have come on v Chelsea as a final farewell to the crowd imo.
2 year deal, if it was up to me I'd say name your price.

Hope this happens and Kovacic is a compliment to our depth.

 

[walker_is_faster]

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Is he an upgrade on Cancelo? Genuine question, as I know practically nothing about Guerreiro

In terms of raw talent, no. In terms of consistency of performance, absolutely IMO.

Far more disciplined and intelligent player. Cancelo, for better or worse, is an emotional and instinctive individual, on and off the pitch.

 

[pudge]

Signing a Croatian in time for the Champions League final, smart

 

[DeBlueLou]

In terms of raw talent, no. In terms of consistency of performance, absolutely.

Far more disciplined and intelligent player IMO. Cancelo, for better or worse, is an emotional and instinctive individual, on and off the pitch.

Also pretty sure City will ask Akanji and Haaland about his character before moving in with a deal. IF they approve he's a top bloak.

 

[bell_mcfc]

Pretty much what I observed from him during Dortmund's choke last weekend.

Scored a good goal, missed a couple, but defensively suspect?

Pep overthinking again! With his versatility I think he slots in and has better players around him. Will be interesting to watch.

 

[Dialog]

before the big meals.

How many BIG meals? 2 or 3?

 

[Jokithedruid]

Pep knows we need Croatians to win the CL. Ominous considering Inter already have one…

We’ll sign him next wednesday. Fly him over to Istanbul to seal the deal.

 

[DeBlueLou]

How many BIG meals? 2 or 3?

Surely depends on outgoings. Laporte and Bernardo warrants 2 at least :)

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Pretty much what I observed from him during Dortmund's choke last weekend.

Scored a good goal, missed a couple, but defensively suspect?

To be fair, show me a modern day full back and I'll show you a defensive liability.

 

[Summerbuzz]

Kovacic - winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Technical, strong enough, quick. Any of the three mf positions.

We've needed an extra body for ages. And he's pretty cheap! We'd be laughing all the way to the bank.