pavelsrnicek
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I’m sure they have a strategy. Rice one throws a spanner because he was clearly wanted at the price we wanted to pay, and this to me means City know someone else is off.
Rice imo was never a replacement for Gundo, that was Kovacic who they wrapped up when we knew Gundo was off.
The squad as it stands is class, with Gvardiol added it’s outstanding. We have to wait and see and be patient whilst we see what happens with Bern & Mahrez particularly.
I think you’re right on Rice and I’m guessing it’s because the club believe Bernardo has decided to go. Would also explain why we went for Rice so late in the day.
I think our squad is absolutely brilliant but we’re short numbers in midfield and while Kovacic will replace Gundogan and he will be more physical, he lacks a little of Gundogan’s creativity and goals.
My fear is next season is that though adding Gvardiol will mean we’ll concede less, Haaland will still score lots but overall we won’t score enough.
I think we need someone else in midfield who can pick a pass. KDB is 32 and can’t play every match, we need someone else to share the creative burden. Foden potentially could but he’s often the guy making the run rather than picking the pass to the runner.