I think we need to replace Gonzales and Reinjders as well as Bernardo realistically if we want to compete in Europe.Similarly, we could see Rodri move.
It’s the most important part of the team, but none of us really know what tools Maresca will have at his disposal nor how he will deploy them. As I said, it’s the area of greatest concern.
Although they've gone down Fernandes will still be a tricky deal - Southampton have a decent sell on clause by all accounts. which is why 80m was being said not long agoI think we need to replace Gonzales and Reinjders as well as Bernardo realistically if we want to compete in Europe.
Anderson and 3 others.
Would be a shame to see Fernandes from the hammers go to United as indicated in the press. He’s what people think Wharton is, his long passing and technique is fantastic but he has an engine and workrate to go with it unlike Wharton.
Imo he’d be like a Vintinha/ Neves type signing when they went to PSG.
I fear that level of churn in midfield would likely set us back another season.I think we need to replace Gonzales and Reinjders as well as Bernardo realistically if we want to compete in Europe.
Anderson and 3 others.
Would be a shame to see Fernandes from the hammers go to United as indicated in the press. He’s what people think Wharton is, his long passing and technique is fantastic but he has an engine and workrate to go with it unlike Wharton.
Imo he’d be like a Vintinha/ Neves type signing when they went to PSG.
If Maresca plays how he did at Chelsea, the good thing for Rodri is he’s never isolated, he either has Anderson next to him, or he has the inverted full back most likely O’Reilly next to him, takes a lot of the defensive work load off him., Same if Gonzalez plays there too Anderson just makes the 6 s job easier. Anderson would solve so many issues.I fear that level of churn in midfield would likely set us back another season.
If Rodri is remaining, then with Anderson/Gonzalez/Reijnders we are solid. We could use Rodri more wisely but also use combinations of the others to keep the tempo up (so many second-half collapses) and to play different styles.
If Savinho were to go, which I hope is not the case, I still think Wilson would be a sensible short-term replacement. I’m against bringing in yet another ‘project’, because it simply leads to the first-choice player being flogged into the ground while the newcomer finds his feet. We need to have the squad depth to ensure that Doku and Semenyo are simmering in the spring and not going off the boil.No, need a right side player if Savinho goes, Doku and Semenyo can have the left covered between them.
Agreed. I presume you don’t see a place for Kovacic.If Maresca plays how he did at Chelsea, the good thing for Rodri is he’s never isolated, he either has Anderson next to him, or he has the inverted full back most likely O’Reilly next to him, takes a lot of the defensive work load off him., Same if Gonzalez plays there too Anderson just makes the 6 s job easier. Anderson would solve so many issues.
It depends if you think it’s worthwhile giving Savinho another season to develop or going for a Wilson type.If Savinho were to go, which I hope is not the case, I still think Wilson would be a sensible short-term replacement. I’m against bringing in yet another ‘project’, because it simply leads to the first-choice player being flogged into the ground while the newcomer finds his feet. We need to have the squad depth to ensure that Doku and Semenyo are simmering in the spring and not going off the boil.
I think Savinho is optimal because he can play both wings. He has already bulked up since his injury and has the ‘blessing’ of the summer off, which means he should be ahead of Doku and Semenyo when Maresca picks his first teams. However, should he choose to leave, I’d favour experience over promise.It depends if you think it’s worthwhile giving Savinho another season to develop or going for a Wilson type.
Depends, if Reijnders does go then I wouldn’t be against Kovacic staying for a year, alongside Gonzalez Rodri and Anderson and seeing where we are next summer with Rodri and Gonzalez, and also we’d have a better idea of where we see O’Reilly’s future position.Agreed. I presume you don’t see a place for Kovacic.
I actually think that we’d be better keeping Reijnders and Gonzalez.Depends, if Reijnders does go then I wouldn’t be against Kovacic staying for a year, alongside Gonzalez Rodri and Anderson and seeing where we are next summer with Rodri and Gonzalez, and also we’d have a better idea of where we see O’Reilly’s future position.
For me just numbers wise it’s either Reijnders or Kovacic, or a new signing to replace both,to be honest I suspect like Lewis the PL has just become too physical for Reijnders and Lewis which in some ways is a shame.Out of everyone Gonzalez is the one I’d be trying hardest to keep.
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Bailey is very reliable, doesn't spout shitFingers crossed I rate this guy.
He's missed 22 games this year with hamstring injuries and he's only 19. Not sure that's a great signGood he is the right solution for us