Defensive midfielder

Roachy said:
The positions you have mentioned are those that need sorting urgently. I would add at least another CM to that list. This does not take into account the possibility of other players regressing or under performing in the next year or two. It really is a very large task that lies ahead. As you say it really shouldn't have got to this point, but it's what we do to address it that is paramount.
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I think we need to decide how we want to play tactically and stick to it.

We are either a pressing team or we aren't. If we are, then that's where Haaland and Doku need the biggest work. Both are terrible at pressing in unison or with purpose.

Next we need recruits and move outs. We need 6 players in my opinion.
Now
RB Vanderson
CM Rejinders

Summer
WIng/ST Rodrygo
CM Alex Baena
CB Antonio Silva
LB Kerkez

This would be how I structure the rebuild.

Out: Gundo, Bernardo, Kevin, Grealish, John, Ake, Kyle

Team
GK Ederson, Ortega
RB Vanderson, Rico
LB Kerkez, Gvardiol
CB: Dias, Gvardiol, Akanji, Antonio Silva
DM: Rodr, Rejnders, Kovacic
CM: Foden, Baena, Rejnders, Nunes
Wing: Rodrtgo, Bobb, Doku, Savio
ST: Haaland, Ridrygo

You have to press to play!!?
 
Dax777 said:
I think we need to decide how we want to play tactically and stick to it.

We are either a pressing team or we aren't. If we are, then that's where Haaland and Doku need the biggest work. Both are terrible at pressing in unison or with purpose.

Next we need recruits and move outs. We need 6 players in my opinion.
Now
RB Vanderson
CM Rejinders

Summer
WIng/ST Rodrygo
CM Alex Baena
CB Antonio Silva
LB Kerkez

This would be how I structure the rebuild.

Out: Gundo, Bernardo, Kevin, Grealish, John, Ake, Kyle

Team
GK Ederson, Ortega
RB Vanderson, Rico
LB Kerkez, Gvardiol
CB: Dias, Gvardiol, Akanji, Antonio Silva
DM: Rodr, Rejnders, Kovacic
CM: Foden, Baena, Rejnders, Nunes
Wing: Rodrtgo, Bobb, Doku, Savio
ST: Haaland, Ridrygo

You have to press to play!!?
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Well it's nice to see some names bandied about, although I must admit to not seeing a great deal of some of them on a regular basis. I cannot see us never being a pressing team under Pep, it's one of his fundamentals. We didn't do it in the 2nd half against Utd, and aside from the fiascos concerning the goals, was one of the reasons we lost. Pretty big overhaul required. Bigger than some think or maybe even want.
 
Roachy said:
The positions you have mentioned are those that need sorting urgently. I would add at least another CM to that list. This does not take into account the possibility of other players regressing or under performing in the next year or two. It really is a very large task that lies ahead. As you say it really shouldn't have got to this point, but it's what we do to address it that is paramount.
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I wouldnt disagree. I tried to look at it as in what was absolutely desperate to fix. There’s certainly an argument we need more than that for sure!!
 
Dax777 said:
I think we need to decide how we want to play tactically and stick to it.

We are either a pressing team or we aren't. If we are, then that's where Haaland and Doku need the biggest work. Both are terrible at pressing in unison or with purpose.

Next we need recruits and move outs. We need 6 players in my opinion.
Now
RB Vanderson
CM Rejinders

Summer
WIng/ST Rodrygo
CM Alex Baena
CB Antonio Silva
LB Kerkez

This would be how I structure the rebuild.

Out: Gundo, Bernardo, Kevin, Grealish, John, Ake, Kyle

Team
GK Ederson, Ortega
RB Vanderson, Rico
LB Kerkez, Gvardiol
CB: Dias, Gvardiol, Akanji, Antonio Silva
DM: Rodr, Rejnders, Kovacic
CM: Foden, Baena, Rejnders, Nunes
Wing: Rodrtgo, Bobb, Doku, Savio
ST: Haaland, Ridrygo

You have to press to play!!?
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over the squad limit at a quick count 18 overseas players. another HG needed for someone.
 
When we were at our best Rodri was our defensive midfielder and KDB was our box to box midfielder,

…I’m not sure we have many players who can play those roles, I personally think that we have reasonable cover in all other positions!
 
Dax777 said:
It should be someone who can play the 6 but also play the 8 next to Rodri. I suppose Todri could always be the one to adjust.

For my money Tijjani Reijnders is the best bet..
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He's not the player we need we need physicality and ball winners.We have got lightweight touch players we don't need another.
 
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