Is our squad stronger or weaker than last year?

[SamBlue]

Like it is right now and purely on numbers, weaker. No replacements for Zinchenko yet and how the hell do you replace a player who perfected playing at a position Pep invented for him. And almost nobody is even mentioning Raheem and the big hole he left behind. I know many people here will go for Palmer being that replacement, but I don't think so, not now not ever. So, I can only trust in Pep to come up with some 3.0 or is it 4.0 iteration of his tactical approach, beta version. CTID!

 

[Mifred]

Changed my vote from stronger to weaker (missed out the same) The squad is just too small in a World Cup year despite the undoubted quality.

Letting McAtee go after promoting him to the fist team squad was the final straw. Great for the lad but he was an extra body for us.

Last year we went all out for Kane no plan b (title won)
Need a left back but got a feeling we wont get one
Hope I can put the same in brackets
Trust PEP

 

[Cobwebcat]

Last year we went all out for Kane no plan b (title won)
Need a left back but got a feeling we wont get one
Hope I can put the same in brackets
Trust PEP

I trust Pep. He isn’t doing the transfers though.

 

[citymad]

Last year we went all out for Kane no plan b (title won)
Need a left back but got a feeling we wont get one
Hope I can put the same in brackets
Trust PEP

I do but I'm concerned that the dippers have had a better transfer strategy and look stronger this year. Carvalho and Nunez is just what they needed whereas we've still got issues, no winger and no left back to fill the voids. Spurs and Arsenal will be no pushovers either, both have bought exceptionally well. Shame if we don't get a FB because we're the envy of the world right now with one of the best young strikers.

 

[Mariosfireworks]

I do but I'm concerned that the dippers have had a better transfer strategy and look stronger this year. Carvalho and Nunez is just what they needed whereas we've still got issues, no winger and no left back to fill the voids. Spurs and Arsenal will be no pushovers either, both have bought exceptionally well. Shame if we don't get a FB because we're the envy of the world right now with one of the best young strikers.

We have just lost 3 players with huge prem experience and know how to win titles, and all still in their prime in terms of playing years, and replaced with 2 players who without doubt have talent but no prem experience, and 1 player who played 1 season for Leeds, our bench looked light on Saturday in terms of players coming on to change a game

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

The same , but with some excellent signings who have something to prove , Pep has freshend the squad up, got rid of three players who spent more time on the bench than playing last season , we also have players like Palmer , McAtee and Wilson Esbarand with another years experience under their belts.
Would be surprised if "the same" do not collect a couple of more trophies this season despite missing out on the Community Shield , apparently this is now a bonafide achievement and a way of making a statement for the coming season , hilarious.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

There will be no December peak this year for anyone. Sterling and Jesus will be big losses but a fit Haaland should more than compensate. Alvarez may struggle as may Palmer if he hangs around. Key to our season will be Grealish and Foden I think. Grealish had a mediocre first season and I though Phil was also a bit flat at times. Clearly we are short a full back but I expect that to be sorted out over the next couple of weeks. Overall I would say we are more or less even in terms of quality and strength.

Palmer "if he hangs around" he is like Foden a City fan who has been at the club since 7 years old and like Foden he will progress over the next couple of seasons , Palmer is'nt going anywhere.

 

[eyalluvitt]

Palmer "if he hangs around" he is like Foden a City fan who has been at the club since 7 years old and like Foden he will progress over the next couple of seasons , Palmer is'nt going anywhere.

Think Palmer became a City fan age 7 when he joined us. Still, you are very impressionable until then.

 

[richards30]

Last year we went all out for Kane no plan b (title won)
Need a left back but got a feeling we wont get one
Hope I can put the same in brackets
Trust PEP

Pep shouldn’t have to keep pulling rabbits out of the hat though?!

 

[chaddblue]

If we sign a decent left back and keep Bernardo its better. If we don’t it’s worse