If we have a fully fit squad then Braaf has an even lower chance of making the bench.Which is how it should be, first Braaf has to get on the subs bench, today we saw Foden playing on the wing? and all season Sane has been out who came in to play LW? Sterling, and who played when he was injured? Braaf needs to be on the bench but for that we need a fully fit squad
If we have a fully fit squad then Braaf has an even lower chance of making the bench.
If we are waiting for people to constantly get injured before giving our talent a chance then it's quite a flawed approach.
If you want to argue for playing Sterling into form, that's fine, but don't connect that idea to players being injured for youth to play.
Milot Rashica? Can apparently leave to any top 5 league except Bundeliga for 38m euro. I think he would make a ton of sense for us. Winger/center forward with similarities to Hazard and Sterling, and with great end product.
He's got a cheap release clause, is still very young, and is weirdly underhyped which means he represents good value. These are typically players we go for. I think he'd want to come to us at any cost, even if the CL ban is upheld
Milot Rashica? Can apparently leave to any top 5 league except Bundeliga for 38m euro. I think he would make a ton of sense for us. Winger/center forward with similarities to Hazard and Sterling, and with great end product.
He's got a cheap release clause, is still very young, and is weirdly underhyped which means he represents good value. These are typically players we go for. I think he'd want to come to us at any cost, even if the CL ban is upheld
We could throw Sterling to the right with Rashica on the left. I think that would work as Sterling would be the one offering width. The reason we're struggling now is that we have two inverted wingers, which means that we become very predictable. One inverted and one on the strong foot should work in theoryWhy would we possibly want another right footed player on the left? It's absolutely destroyed the speed of our attack this season, and that's with Sterling, who is one of the best wingers in world football.
Why not play both wingers on their strong foot? Why compromise?We could throw Sterling to the right with Rashica on the left. I think that would work as Sterling would be the one offering width. The reason we're struggling now is that we have two inverted wingers, which means that we become very predictable. One inverted and one on the strong foot should work in theory
Who should we buy if Sané leaves? Leon Bailey will never cut it at City, he's wildly inconsistent. Not really that much options for a left footed left winger. I personally think Mahrez is too slow for that role, and his main quality is cutting in and shooting. Mahrez could play left wing, but he would a a bit wasted thereWhy not play both wingers on their strong foot? Why compromise?
We're at our very best when we make the pitch as big as possible in attack, making decisive runs in behind, crossing to the back post for a tap in. Not only does the additional width create chances itself, it also creates space in the middle for the likes of De Bruyne, Bernardo, Silva and Foden, especially after 60/70 minutes when teams get tired.
Inverted wingers just makes the game easy for the opposite fullback, allowing him to play safe; staying narrow and slowing the winger down so one of the midfielders can comeback and double up. It's useful on occasion or as a different option but that's it.
We should force Mahrez to play on the left, he's got all the qualities needed, it's just he wants the personal glory of cutting in and scoring a worldwide, he's not interested in the team.
That's a ridiculous statement, of course there are options. We're not going to get someone as talented attacking wise as Sane, it's virtually impossible, he has a skillset which is very unique. Equally he's got weaknesses defensively, in terms of his desire to win the ball back on occasion and awareness. You also have to remember we didn't buy Sane as a left winger, he played the majority of his football at Shalke as a right winger, we moved him across to the left.Who should we buy if Sané leaves? Leon Bailey will never cut it at City, he's wildly inconsistent. Not really that much options for a left footed left winger. I personally think Mahrez is too slow for that role, and his main quality is cutting in and shooting. Mahrez could play left wing, but he would a a bit wasted there
I tend to agree with the majority of what you said, but just left footed left wingers are almost extinct, every left footer is an inverted winger now. And to convert them properly they need raw pace and great low crossing. Mahrez is a great playmaker but he's not really known to burn defenders with pace, he relies on body feints and agilityThat's a ridiculous statement, of course there are options. We're not going to get someone as talented attacking wise as Sane, it's virtually impossible, he has a skillset which is very unique. Equally he's got weaknesses defensively, in terms of his desire to win the ball back on occasion and awareness. You also have to remember we didn't buy Sane as a left winger, he played the majority of his football at Shalke as a right winger, we moved him across to the left.
Likewise, someone like Bailey who is "wildly inconsistent" to use your words, may well work out perfectly in a different environment with a new manager and players who can get the best out of him. You just never know, look at Angelino at RB Leipzig, he looks like a bloody world beater again; simply because the system gets the best out of his attacking talent, while a back three compensates for his weaknesses defensively.
It's pointless me listing a stream of names because I'm not a full time scout so don't know the players backgrounds, attitudes, levels of consistency or personal life's which all contribute to them being successful.
Sane was an inverted winger when we signed him. So why limit ourselves now to only looking for someone who currently plays on the left? It doesn't make sense. If someone has the right skillset and attributes to play for us as a left winger, it doesn't matter if they're currently playing on the right wing, central midfield or as a central striker.I tend to agree with the majority of what you said, but just left footed left wingers are almost extinct, every left footer is an inverted winger now. And to convert them properly they need raw pace and great low crossing. Mahrez is a great playmaker but he's not really known to burn defenders with pace, he relies on body feints and agility
Bailey's teammate Moussa Diaby is someone who we maybe could go for. He's a similar playee to Bailey and is keeping Bailey on the bench while being younger. His speed is almost Sané levels
I think ESTS point is that there are few explosive left footed wingers out there. Regardless of what position they play.Sane was an inverted winger when we signed him. So why limit ourselves now to only looking for someone who currently plays on the left? It doesn't make sense. If someone has the right skillset and attributes to play for us as a left winger, it doesn't matter if they're currently playing on the right wing, central midfield or as a central striker.
Mahrez could easily play on the left, he's more than quick enough and he wouldn't suddenly lose the body feints and agility if we changed his position. He's got the shooting ability to go across the keeper from the left and his crossing ability is very good, playing on the left would just give him more opportunities to get crosses in. I highly doubt Mahrez would want to do it though, he seems very selfish in general and wants the individual glory for the odd wonder goal he does score from cutting in from the right.
In regard to wingers he's correct, hence why I said we should broaden our horizons and look for specific skillsets. For example Miggy Almiron at Newcastle; currently playing attacking midfield/second striker but he's got everything, he needs to add consistency to his game absolutely but he could definitely work with a bit of Pep's tactical magic and restricting him to the "simple things".I think ESTS point is that there are few explosive left footed wingers out there. Regardless of what position they play.
Don't know how true that is as I haven't been following football this year as in years past.
Because he is a much better dribbler than Sterling and has a better shot. Sterling is a pure RW/SS looking at his skillset. Rashica is someone who can get past someone without just running. But yeah where u gonna find another Sané. Another reason to pay him.Why would we possibly want another right footed player on the left? It's absolutely destroyed the speed of our attack this season, and that's with Sterling, who is one of the best wingers in world football.
I agree with Sterling being a pure RW or SS, absolutely. We just need a left footed version now; if or seemingly when Sane leaves.Because he is a much better dribbler than Sterling and has a better shot. Sterling is a pure RW/SS looking at his skillset. Rashica is someone who can get past someone without just running. But yeah where u gonna find another Sané. Another reason to pay him.
If Sane goes take Davis in the deal and buy Dembele from Barca, very quick, tall uses both feet very well, a problem child that could be a worldie, and they need the cash, him Braaf,Mahrez and Streling are all very different wingers
Dembele would be amazing if he were actually able to play consistently. I think Dembele and Mendy would be a recipe for disaster. 150m on social media cheerleaders. Mendy has been good recently thoughIf Sane goes take Davis in the deal and buy Dembele from Barca, very quick, tall uses both feet very well, a problem child that could be a worldie, and they need the cash, him Braaf,Mahrez and Streling are all very different wingers
Quite frankly i do not see Mendy as having a future with us, although he will be with us next season, Dembele does come with baggage and that will be reflected in his price £ 75 million at most for us, he would also be part of a 4 man winger position so injuries would not be as devastating as Sane`s this seasonDembele would be amazing if he were actually able to play consistently. I think Dembele and Mendy would be a recipe for disaster. 150m on social media cheerleaders. Mendy has been good recently though