Problem is that if they are not capable of being first choice straight away, when will they ever be? In truth, I’d rather not fill the bench with players who are only of use in the early rounds of domestic cups, Champions League games that are formalities, and end-of-season dead rubbers. Two quality but versatile players should suffice.None of them would have to start the season as first choices though, barring injuries.
Nunes might be moved on too. We might need to find Carson’s replacement too. Maybe De Gea…
Have we ever moved on a player after a season? I don't think we did in the last 10-15 years. We haven't even moved Kalvin after a year. Not a chance we do that with Nunes, who has shown glimpses of high potential despite being quite raw.Agreed about Nunes, can't see him being here after the summer window
We might loan Savio out again too.Problem is that if they are not capable of being first choice straight away, when will they ever be? In truth, I’d rather not fill the bench with players who are only of use in the early rounds of domestic cups, Champions League games that are formalities, and end-of-season dead rubbers. Two quality but versatile players should suffice.
I fully agree with all of these points. Savio is having a good season, but he is still quite raw, and we have Oscar Bobb performing at a very promising level as well. We also definitely need a Walker succession plan, and someone like Couto would suit the high wing-back system perfectly with his attacking attributes. Finally, I also think that Pep would only ever go for an old, trusted player like Kimmich if we needed to replace some serious experience within the squad e.g. Bernardo (sadly, it can happen).We might loan Savio out again too.
We need a Walker succession plan. Couto seems to be it so far.
Kimmich will likely only come if Bernardo finally goes.
Walker has started every League game this season, subbed just once, and has only picked up one yellow card. Laying aside, unfortunate phrasing, his off-field antics, his form does not suggest he’ll need complete replacing next season. I don’t see any of those three with us next season.We might loan Savio out again too.
We need a Walker succession plan. Couto seems to be it so far.
Kimmich will likely only come if Bernardo finally goes.
I’m not sure Couto is the answer, as he’s a wing back really and we’ve shown that we are better with 4 centre halves in defence that false fullbacks.I fully agree with all of these points. Savio is having a good season, but he is still quite raw, and we have Oscar Bobb performing at a very promising level as well. We also definitely need a Walker succession plan, and someone like Couto would suit the high wing-back system perfectly with his attacking attributes. Finally, I also think that Pep would only ever go for an old, trusted player like Kimmich if we needed to replace some serious experience within the squad e.g. Bernardo.
Who do you see here?Walker has started every League game this season, subbed just once, and has only picked up one yellow card. Laying aside, unfortunate phrasing, his off-field antics, his form does not suggest he’ll need complete replacing next season. I don’t see any of those three with us next season.
Davies is more likely to stay at Bayern or alternatively move to Real Madrid. Good player.I’m not sure Couto is the answer, as he’s a wing back really and we’ve shown that we are better with 4 centre halves in defence that false fullbacks.
However, we’ve adapted our system to allow Walker oceans of room on the right that a better offensive player could exploit more.
We still need a solid defensive right back when we need to defend against better sides. (Maybe Akanji is that answer)
The other player to keep an eye on is Alphonso Davies, who only has one year left in the summer and were reportedly monitoring.
That has been reported too. If Madrid spaff their budget on Mbappe and Bayern want money for Davies, it might rule Madrid out as an option.Davies is more likely to stay at Bayern or alternatively move to Real Madrid. Good player.
I'd say Ortega might need replacing as there are several clubs who would benefit from his services.Nunes might be moved on too. We might need to find Carson’s replacement too. Maybe De Gea…