I see that as the most likely option, although personally, I liked gundogan as a 6 more than a 8.
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2019 Summer Window - Whom do we Need ? - Whom will we Sign?
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Not a big fan of Dinho as CB, obviously a tough bastard, but still short. Really really hope the club make CB a priority, even more so than DM I'd say.Fernandinho to play both CDM and CB. Rodri first choice CDM after he get's used to PL football. Gundogan to play both as a 6 and 8 like he did this season
They'll be games when we're on the front foot 90% of the time where Fernandinho at CB will work fine. It's only the games where we're on the back foot in a physical tussle it'll come off poorly, like Old Trafford in 17/18.Not a big fan of Dinho as CB, obviously a tough bastard, but still short. Really really hope the club make CB a priority, even more so than DM I'd say.
Although saying that I'd rather not Fernandinho at CB if we could have an actual CB playing there.
Personally I reckon we will see more 3 at the back, particularly in games we should dominate.I am kind of curious how people see us playing with Rodri next season, I get that he is the successor to Dinho, but if Gundogan stays, how do we play all 3 in the DM position?
Do we go double pivot and go 3 at the back? or just go double pivot with a back 4? or push Gundogan higher, or assume he leaves?
Felix. I'll sign the future now and stick to Gundogan at DM.Debate time:
If we had to sign one of Felix and Rodri not both who would you rather we signed?
Cc: @Dax777
I like Rodri. Like him a lot. But more because I think he ticks all the boxes Pep wants. He is by no means an exceptional talent. Felix (in my humble opinion) seem to be.
Had it be a choice btw De Jong and Felix, I probably would have leaned De Jong. As he both satisfies a 'need' DM and seems an exceptional talent.
Felix doesn't satisfy an immediate need, but he is an exceptional talent and will satisfy a future need. I'd even buy him and let him stay in Benfica for 1 more season before bringing him over next summer.
But that's just me :)
Poor man's Debryune. Doesn't get as much credit as he deserves.What do people think of James Maddison on here ? I rate him very highly and think he could get a lot better with pep looking out for him
What if Gundogan can and has covered Fernandihno's position?Rodri because we have similar players to felix and cover whereas we need a ferna replacmet ASAP
I went Felix because I'm of the opinion that we don't have a weakness at any position, but we can strengthen at some.
RB, LB, CB, DM, AM. And I'll go with the most exceptional player we can get at any of those positions. So Felix it is for me
Gundogan is an 8 not a 6 and against pace he been badWhat if Gundogan can and has covered Fernandihno's position?
I went Felix because I'm of the opinion that we don't have a weakness at any position, but we can strengthen at some.
RB, LB, CB, DM, AM. And I'll go with the most exceptional player we can get at any of those positions. So Felix it is for me
I'm not so sure Rodri can beat out Gundogan at the 6 in a fair fight. I get it he is a better tackler and brings needed height, and this would eventually win the position if he came. But I'd be will to bet we'll play better football with Gundogan at the base.I see that as the most likely option, although personally, I liked gundogan as a 6 more than a 8.
Nah, he is a better 6 than an 8. Pace can beat anyone in isolated situations. The goal is to limit those opportunities via possession and positioning. You'd be hard pressed to find a player better than Gundogan at those 2 traits.Gundogan is an 8 not a 6 and against pace he been bad