Alexis Sanchez

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Sanchez would only be worth getting if Aguero was to be sold as currently I don't see both of them co-existing in the same team for pep. One would want to be the main man and that won't happen with both in it. The age is not an issue as it would be a straight replacement and there's already gabriel Jesus who just turned 20. As much as I rate aguero I feel sanchez would be the much better fit for the current team and system and along with the three youngsters could propel the team to great things in the near future as long as the defence is sorted
 
From what I've read a lot of the hype linking City with Sanchez has been reported to come from a Chilean media outlet. Saw Pep asked about it in one of his press conferences some time ago. He discredited the story and its source. Still, things can change. Fantastic player. Wouldn't swap him for Sergio though. There are other areas that need more urgent addressing before thinking about Sanchez IMO.
 
If we get Sanchez, Aguero is gone. He is likely gone regardless.

For those that think we can't keep everyone happy....this is the formation that Pep tried a number of times before shelving it. The problem was that we did not have proper CBs. We lined up like this against Everton in the first half of the season and were absolutely deadly going forward.


-----------------------Ederson
------------Stones-----VVD----------Laporte

----------------Silva----------Gundogan
Sterling--------------------------------------------Sane

-----Sanchez---------------------------------KDB
------------------------Jesus
 
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arfurclue said:
you would have 8 players for 6 positions- and expect them to go through the season at something like peak level performance?
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8 starting players for 6 positions with backups and youth players getting the remaining slack work.

As is that would be Aguero, Sane Sterling and Gabriel. About games 60 games. I expect all 4 to start btw 35 -42 games a piece in average. And youth players pick up the rest of the unused starts.

This by the way is the norm at almost every club. So I'm not saying anything unique here. Injury might cause you some problems but that's why you role with Multi-positional
players. Debryune counts as a midfielder, bit he can play striker or winger if needed. Silva can drop into DM, so can Gundogan. If there is a shortage or rash of injuries at CM, Zichenko a backup LB can step into the AM role. Stones or Laporte can play DM also. Karsdorp cam play RM or RW or RB or DM.

I am particularly conversant of these possibilities when I suggest how we should go with our choices.

Moraes, Bravo, Gunn
Hernandez, Zichenko
Karsdop, Maffeo
Stones, Otamendi/Laporte, Kolarov
Silva, Debryune, Gundogan, Fernandihno, Llorente, Delph
(Sanchez or Aguero), Sterling, Sane, Jesus, Roberts.
That will be my squad.
 
domalino said:
Guardiolas sextuple winning squad in 10/11 had 2 players for the front 3 who demanded to start every game, Messi and Villa. Then they had Pedro who played most games, but had no worries about sitting on the bench.

Then Bojan, Affelay and Jeffren Suarez as back up.

His treble winning side in 08/09 had Messi, Eto'o and Henry with Bojan filling in when needed. 4 players for 3 positions with Gudjohnsen playing so little he left immediately.

Why do you think having 6 players who would all demand to start a) Is feasible, b) Is necessary or c) Would actually be beneficial? Why do you think constant rotation of 6 players would be better than 4 players actually having enough time to get into rhythm and form?

Your fantasy squad isn't necessary at all, and would more likely than not just devolve into players in bad form, sulking and asking to leave, causing a shit storm off the pitch.
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The counter argument is that we aren't winning anything this season because of lack of depth. You lose one player (like we did with Jesus) and your season is over.
 
Easy said:
People who think Sanchez will come in and Aguero will stay as well have lost it.

Absolutely zero chance of this happening. 5 players for 3 positions will mean one will barely play. Selling Aguero and bringing in Sanchez would be a masterclass. 0 net spend and we would have a player that can play across the front 3. Sanchez, Jesus, Sterling, Sane is the perfect 4. Sane has been a little bit inconsistent lately and Jesus might be as well at one point. Sitting out will a few games will improve their fitness and let them get their head right. Plus having these 4 mean that there will always be a gamechanger coming off the bench. This is so undervalued and something we really lacked this season. I'm sorry but Nolito and Navas are not game changers. Imagine having the option of bringing on Sane or Sanchez in the second half. The opposing team would be shaking in their boots.

Sanchez, Jesus, Sterling, Sane would be amazing. Everyone would be on their toes. Sane right now knows that even if he plays bad he'll start because the gap in quality between him and the back up is extreme. We would need a 5th attacker, someone who is happy to sit on the bench most of the season and get a few sub appearances and very minimal starts. This role could be filled by a veteran like Nolito, who could leave but then again he would probably have to take a massive wage cut. Or it could be filled by a youngster such as Sancho if he could make the set up or Roberts who would be perfect but I feel this role would hinder his progression.
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Great post.
 
blueparrot said:
Surely you should be comparing Jesus and Sanchez to Aguero and Jesus, thats the choice not so easy to decide then.
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Hell if it isn't. If that is the choice and Pep is the manager....its a no brainer; you go with Sanchez. Any other manager in the world you are of course correct.
 
Dax777 said:
8 starting players for 6 positions with backups and youth players getting the remaining slack work.

As is that would be Aguero, Sane Sterling and Gabriel. About games 60 games. I expect all 4 to start btw 35 -42 games a piece in average. And youth players pick up the rest of the unused starts.

This by the way is the norm at almost every club. So I'm not saying anything unique here. Injury might cause you some problems but that's why you role with Multi-positional
players. Debryune counts as a midfielder, bit he can play striker or winger if needed. Silva can drop into DM, so can Gundogan. If there is a shortage or rash of injuries at CM, Zichenko a backup LB can step into the AM role. Stones or Laporte can play DM also. Karsdorp cam play RM or RW or RB or DM.

I am particularly conversant of these possibilities when I suggest how we should go with our choices.

Moraes, Bravo, Gunn
Hernandez, Zichenko
Karsdop, Maffeo
Stones, Otamendi/Laporte, Kolarov
Silva, Debryune, Gundogan, Fernandihno, Llorente, Delph
(Sanchez or Aguero), Sterling, Sane, Jesus, Roberts.
That will be my squad.
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Which Llorente is that? The one on loan from Madrid at Alaves?
 
Murph said:
Totally hypothetical but if Pep see's Gabriel Jesus as our main centre forward, who brings more to the squad, Sergio or Sanchez? I've not got a downer on Aguero, just have a feeling Pep will sell him in the Summer. If he does Sanchez would be an obvious more versatile replacement. Others out there who could do the job but not sure £50m will get any of them.
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Aguero does he brings a goal a game. £50m buys everything apart from Messi, Tranny and ridiculous hype.
 
BigOscar said:
But he's Premier League proven! Because that's a thing and there is definitely not a long list of big money signings who've moved from one PL team to another and not been a success
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Proven premier league bottler you mean.
 
BlueDeadHead said:
The counter argument is that we aren't winning anything this season because of lack of depth. You lose one player (like we did with Jesus) and your season is over.
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We're not winning anything this season because our keeper, full backs and defensive mids have been fucking shocking.
 
BigOscar said:
Exactly, because they are getting old. If you just replace them with different players of the same age it surely defeats the point?
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You are missing his point. We are going to be a very young team next year regardless. Selling Aguero and buying Sanchez doesn't change the age balance. That is good because we need a few older heads in the squad. What it does is it allows the club to pocket 20 million pounds and get an upgrade (for our particular attack) on Aguero which is really hard to do.
 
aguero93:20 said:
Aguero does he brings a goal a game. £50m buys everything apart from Messi, Tranny and ridiculous hype.
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You don't half talk shite. 28 is to old, even though Sergio is 28, 30 and your a squad player, you seen Bayern this season? most of the top players in the game are 30+ £50m buys everyone apart from the 2 biggest stars on the planet? Not worth debating with you tbh, when this is the nonsense you spout.
 
Murph said:
You don't half talk shite. 28 is to old, even though Sergio is 28, 30 and your a squad player, you seen Bayern this season? most of the top players in the game are 30+ £50m buys everyone apart from the 2 biggest stars on the planet? Not worth debating with you tbh, when this is the nonsense you spout.
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Are we paying £50m for Aguero then that his age comes into it? Sorry should have thrown a couple of others in with those two, Sanchez wanting out with a year on his contract isn't one of them though, despite him being your new shiny toy.
 
Would be a great signing but people are idiots if they think he is a replacement for sergio.
I don't think there is a striker in the world fit to clean his boots.
 
aguero93:20 said:
We're not winning anything this season because our keeper, full backs and defensive mids have been fucking shocking.
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You may be right. But we may also be in contention if Jesus and Gundogan had been healthy. The issue is not injuries but rather not having players to step in when one of your players goes down. Navas/Nolito are a huge step down from Sane/Sterling. IMO we desperately need quality depth in the attack and midfield and (as you alluded to) a complete overhaul at the back.
 
Serg10Aguero said:
Which Llorente is that? The one on loan from Madrid at Alaves?
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Yup. Dream guy to come play the Pivot (sorry, I meant DM) if you ask me. Looks like a young Busquet with a better range of passing.

Don't know if we can get him though.
 
Granted 50M is a bit of an overpay but how are people okay with paying the same amount for an older Bonucci but not okay for Sanchez who is younger and MUCH fitter? If we can get him AND Pep wants him (most important factor to me) then let's go for it.
 
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