Inigo Martinez

Do we really need a new CB this window? Now Stones is back, he and Otamendi are our best pairing with a choice of Mangala Kompany (when fit) and Adarabioyo as back up. Sheilded by Fernandinho with Eddie in nets, we're doing well defensively. I think we're managing well enough without the need to rush a CB in now tbh.
 
Uncle Peter said:
Do we really need a new CB this window? Now Stones is back, he and Otamendi are our best pairing with a choice of Mangala Kompany (when fit) and Adarabioyo as back up. Sheilded by Fernandinho with Eddie in nets, we're doing well defensively. I think we're managing well enough without the need to rush a CB in now tbh.
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Was only thinking the same thing myself unless pep is actually after someone who could also play a CDM role as well or maybe considering trying Otta or Stones as a CDM. I do worry about the cover for Dinho if he gets an injury or a suspension.
I guess the other thing to factor in is Komps and Mango i feel wont be here next season and to bring in two centre halfs and get them playing the Pep system will take time. So buying one now and then another in the summer may allow for a steadier transition rather than two new players with limited time to adapt before the begining of next season.
 
Kompany Car said:
Was only thinking the same thing myself unless pep is actually after someone who could also play a CDM role as well or maybe considering trying Otta or Stones as a CDM. I do worry about the cover for Dinho if he gets an injury or a suspension.
I guess the other thing to factor in is Komps and Mango i feel wont be here next season and to bring in two centre halfs and get them playing the Pep system will take time. So buying one now and then another in the summer may allow for a steadier transition rather than two new players with limited time to adapt before the begining of next season.
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I agree with your thinking, but getting in a quality CB this window who their club is willing to let go, and also isn't CL cup tied isn't easy. Plus any new players will have to accept they won't arrive here and slot in as first choice. No doubt Pep's scouts will be scouring Europe right now, so we'll wait and see what happens.

As to cover for Fernandinho, I've already said elsewhere that I think Delph will be ideal there, and I think in less important games we should play Danilo at LB and rest Fernandinho with Delph to deputise.
 
Uncle Peter said:
Do we really need a new CB this window? Now Stones is back, he and Otamendi are our best pairing with a choice of Mangala Kompany (when fit) and Adarabioyo as back up. Sheilded by Fernandinho with Eddie in nets, we're doing well defensively. I think we're managing well enough without the need to rush a CB in now tbh.
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yes we do. if one of stones or otamendi go down again and we want to make a serious champs league run we will need someone stronger than vinny/tosin/mangala.

we are all torn between a solid player in their prime to come in January and help fill in if needed down the stretch or a young future star most likely in the summer, which pep can mold early such as diakhaby or skriniar.
 
Uncle Peter said:
Do we really need a new CB this window? Now Stones is back, he and Otamendi are our best pairing with a choice of Mangala Kompany (when fit) and Adarabioyo as back up. Sheilded by Fernandinho with Eddie in nets, we're doing well defensively. I think we're managing well enough without the need to rush a CB in now tbh.
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I agree, certainly dont need JFE.
 
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