Bernardo Silva

[Theblueguy]

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I had a feeling Bernardo wouldn't make it today, but that bench looks decidedly inexperienced...

You must be wrong. The media states we have a massive squad and strength in depth.

 

[Dribble]

You must be wrong. The media states we have a massive squad and strength in depth.

We rinsed the squad dry last season. At this rate, our players will be physically & mentally burned out before they reach 30.

Personally, I'd rather we have a bit of headroom in the squad & Pep have to manage a couple more egos, & soothe the fevered brows of a couple EDS lads, than us face a squad crisis every time we get 2-3 injuries.

Cancelo & Laporte are evidently all but gone. Rumours are Bernie's Mrs is about to drop & we know KDB is out until 2024, & Stones until after the International break.

Added to Dog & Mahrez moving on, that's SEVEN players who'd have expected to start 12 months ago, either gone, going or unavailable, with only Kovacic & Gvardiol incoming.

It's a sobering realisation... \0/

 

[meeesh]

I'm still anxious of this staying for 2 more years situation to be announced

 

[Asa's left peg]

I know we are suppose to 'honour the integrity' of the competitions, but I think that we should treat the FA and Carabao cups as second rate for a couple of years whilst the organisations sort out the calendar and amount of games. I would hate doing it, but something has to be done and the only thing is to hit their 'brands' where it hurts. It's a pretty shit competition if the best team in the world aren't engaging.

The upside is under 21/23 players get to experience a more physical game earlier, and Bernie and the rest would get time to recover more, playing up to 10 games less per season. I know FIFA or UEFA don't give a shit about English football, so it's a difficult sell. I'm amazed the PFA aren't getting involved. Our players are running the equivalent of 2 or 3 10k's per week for 48 weeks per year. It's unsustainable and in years to come will be the next 'heading the ball' court case.

 

[Dribble]

1. SSN: Silva verbally agrees a one year extension to remain at Manchester City.

2. SSN: PSG end pursuit of Silva.

3. Also SSN: PSG won't give up on signing No 1 target Silva THIS transfer window.

One & two were said within 20 seconds of each other, whilst three was on the scrolling headline underneath. Confused much.... ¯⁠\⁠_⁠ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ⁠_⁠/⁠¯

 

[ChicagoBlue]

1. SSN: Silva verbally agrees a one year extension to remain at Manchester City.

2. SSN: PSG end pursuit of Silva.

3. Also SSN: PSG won't give up on signing No 1 target Silva THIS transfer window.

One & two were said within 20 seconds of each other, whilst three was on the scrolling headline underneath. Confused much.... ¯⁠\⁠_⁠ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Thought it was a 2yr extension with a release clause that can be activated after the first year?

 

[RP2]

I know we are suppose to 'honour the integrity' of the competitions, but I think that we should treat the FA and Carabao cups as second rate for a couple of years whilst the organisations sort out the calendar and amount of games. I would hate doing it, but something has to be done and the only thing is to hit their 'brands' where it hurts. It's a pretty shit competition if the best team in the world aren't engaging.

The upside is under 21/23 players get to experience a more physical game earlier, and Bernie and the rest would get time to recover more, playing up to 10 games less per season. I know FIFA or UEFA don't give a shit about English football, so it's a difficult sell. I'm amazed the PFA aren't getting involved. Our players are running the equivalent of 2 or 3 10k's per week for 48 weeks per year. It's unsustainable and in years to come will be the next 'heading the ball' court case.

Agree in part, but clubs don't do themselves any favours by jetting half way round the world for pre-season and even during winter break. And it's commercial, not for fitness.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

And it's commercial, not for fitness.

Twofer, really, isn’t it?

Usually hot, get a couple of games in, keep the players together, broaden their horizons, give youngsters good experience, pay for a new player… perhaps even more than a twofer!!

 

[Dribble]

Thought it was a 2yr extension with a release clause that can be activated after the first year?

I honestly don't know mate... \0/

 

[WallyA]

He is staying and signing an extension.

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