Ok mate, believe what you want. Pep just sits on his hands and waits for Txiki to bring some randomer into his office when he signs players I guessno it is not so many times pep has said openly in press that transfers are untimately handled by Txiki and Khaldoon and they do what is best for the club irrespective of the manager. last season pep wanted a forward but the club decided against it did you forget? and no we will not know if pep is unhappy, he never complaints and works with what is given to him.
If Sterling and Jesus left, then I suspect it would depend on how pre-season goes. If we assume Haaland won't need too long to settle, then it probably depends on Alvarez looking the part. If he does, and we get Phillips then I think we're ok, as we have 11 for 6 spots (including Palmer, but not McAtee). We had that this season, and for all but a short period when Palmer came into the team, weren't struggling at all in midfield/attack. If anything Phillips for Fernandinho gives us more flexibility.If Sterling, Jesus and Bernardo leave and only Philips and Cucurella join that would leave us in a dangerous position in terms of squad depth. We would have 3 keepers, 8 defenders (assuming Zinchenko stays), 2 defensive midfielders and 7 attacking midfielders (including Palmer and McAtee) and 2 forwards.
While that might look alright with 19 outfield players, McAtee and Palmer have 1 premier league start between them. The loss of Bernardo would take a huge amount of energy out of our game. Sterling offers us real pace and Jesus is our best presser. If they aren’t adequately replaced we are real danger of playing in a slower more predictable manner. The loss of Bernardo would also mean we’re more vulnerable to counterattacks.
Haaland would offers us pace but we’d struggle to get around teams. We would see teams forcing us wide knowing we don’t have the pace to pull them out of shape.
We also need to realise that we ran out of defenders this season, despite being relatively well stocked, which cost is in the Champions League and nearly in the league. An injury to Gundogan or KDB leaves us struggling in midfield.
In short if we don’t move for someone to replace Sterling and Jesus we may be very predictable next season. If we do pick up a replacement for Bernardo we are going tours his big game energy and be much it’s vulnerable to counter attacks.
I know the club are happy to wait for players but next season for example Bellingham will have a choice of City or Liverpool. Will league places be a factor? Our own players won’t exactly be happy to see the club waiting. We won’t have Pep, KDB and Haaland forever so we need to prosper when we can.
We didn’t replace Kompany in 19/20 and we suffered because of it but we didn’t replace Aguero last season but still won the league so it’s hard to know if waiting works. However if you have the best manager in the world you give him all the support he needs.
I'm sure Pep will be aware of this, although all this talk of half the team leaving may just be media nonsense, they are renowned for it when it comes to reporting on City transfer plans.If Sterling, Jesus and Bernardo leave and only Philips and Cucurella join that would leave us in a dangerous position in terms of squad depth. We would have 3 keepers, 8 defenders (assuming Zinchenko stays), 2 defensive midfielders and 7 attacking midfielders (including Palmer and McAtee) and 2 forwards.
While that might look alright with 19 outfield players, McAtee and Palmer have 1 premier league start between them. The loss of Bernardo would take a huge amount of energy out of our game. Sterling offers us real pace and Jesus is our best presser. If they aren’t adequately replaced we are real danger of playing in a slower more predictable manner. The loss of Bernardo would also mean we’re more vulnerable to counterattacks.
Haaland would offers us pace but we’d struggle to get around teams. We would see teams forcing us wide knowing we don’t have the pace to pull them out of shape.
We also need to realise that we ran out of defenders this season, despite being relatively well stocked, which cost is in the Champions League and nearly in the league. An injury to Gundogan or KDB leaves us struggling in midfield.
In short if we don’t move for someone to replace Sterling and Jesus we may be very predictable next season. If we do pick up a replacement for Bernardo we are going tours his big game energy and be much it’s vulnerable to counter attacks.
I know the club are happy to wait for players but next season for example Bellingham will have a choice of City or Liverpool. Will league places be a factor? Our own players won’t exactly be happy to see the club waiting. We won’t have Pep, KDB and Haaland forever so we need to prosper when we can.
We didn’t replace Kompany in 19/20 and we suffered because of it but we didn’t replace Aguero last season but still won the league so it’s hard to know if waiting works. However if you have the best manager in the world you give him all the support he needs.
Daniel Levy.remind me again who got the final say as to if we bought a forward/kane last season certainly was not pep
At least going to Chelsea would show that he’s still got some ambition and he wants to win things. Unlike Jesus who is reportedly going to the banter club that is ArsenalCould you actually see Sterling going to Chelsea? I always thought it was more likely that he'd run his contract down and go to Spain if there was interest from Barca or Madrid. I suppose a return to London could be a big factor.
read again what i wroteThey you`re clueless.Pep is a massive admirer of Kane.
Pep clearly doesn't think it's an issue. I can't remember the last time I saw Sterling use any of his pace tbh. That's not how we play.
Don't underestimate how fast Foden and Haaland are also.