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Does anyone know when Gundogan is coming back though?
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It's Quiet - a new dawn
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Why ,because Alexis agent went to Vidal birthday party .Looks like Alexis has snubbed us again and decided to join Bayern.
So do we have any back up planned?
I like the idea, only 2 small complaints:Based on rumors, what I think would be best:
Ederson
Bravo
Muric
Walker
Kompany
Stones
VVD
Kolarov
Sandro
Semedo
Silva
Yaya
De bruyne
Gundogan
Fabinho
Fernandinho
Sterling
Sane
Aguero
Jesus
Roberts
Sanchez
We are looking at about 220m net spend here. Yet this squad is ready to compete on all fronts. Walker, VVD can slot right in. Both among the best in the league in their positions. Sandro, world class. Semedo as a back up for both RB and LB. We would have a strong CB group, able to play 3 at the back as well. VVD is a leader and captain at his club so we don't lose that if Kompany isn't playing. A great midfield with Gundogan coming back from injury and adding Fabinho for DM along with giving Yaya a new deal. An absolutely stunning attack with one of the best attackers in the league in Sanchez coming in, along with Roberts coming back after impressing on loan. Enough games to keep everyone fit and fresh and little to no drop in quality when rotating.
This squad has everything for me. Solid no nonsense defense, quality in midfield and firepower in attack. Game changers ready to come on from the bench if needed.
1. Walker and Semedo? Two RBs is redundant when we have Fernandinho and Fabinho who could also slot it in a jam, and Maffeo as a possible back up as well. Semedo won't be brought in as a back up and Kolorov can play backup LB as well.
2. What happened to Aleix Garcia? So sad...
Kolorov can play backup LB as well.
...The fact he couldn't get ahead of Clichy this season suggests otherwise.
Pep has used them somewhat differently tho when Kolorov did play LB, He tended to use Kolorov a little further back, almost acting like a CB (on the left) who pushed up and center to make a killer pass....The fact he couldn't get ahead of Clichy this season suggests otherwise.
Whether he is a good enough back up I'm not sure (maybe not), but I really don't think Semedo would come in as a backup LB/RB to Sandro and Walker. I think it'd be smarter to either promote Duhaney as the backup to LB/RB, or buy a younger fullback prospect who is around 20 and much cheaper. Semedo being 23 probably wants to play week in and week out.
Edit: And Maffeo as back up as well
...The fact he couldn't get ahead of Clichy this season suggests otherwise.
I agree.
I don't think we will ever see Kolarov again there from next season.
Pep has used them somewhat differently tho when Kolorov did play LB, He tended to use Kolorov a little further back, almost acting like a CB (on the left) who pushed up and center to make a killer pass.
Whether he is a good enough back up I'm not sure (maybe not), but I really don't think Semedo would come in as a backup LB/RB to Sandro and Walker. I think it'd be smarter to either promote Duhaney as the backup to LB/RB, or buy a younger fullback prospect who is around 20 and much cheaper. Semedo being 23 probably wants to play week in and week out.
Edit: And Maffeo as back up as well
What we need is a player who can play RB/LB easily and be second choice at both.
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We should go all out for Semedo, his endless energy can only be compared to that of the Duracell bunny.
I like the idea, only 2 small complaints:
1. Walker and Semedo? Two RBs is redundant when we have Fernandinho and Fabinho who could also slot it in a jam, and Maffeo as a possible back up as well. Semedo won't be brought in as a back up and Kolorov can play backup LB as well.
2. What happened to Aleix Garcia? So sad...
I feel we need Semedo because he can play back up for both LB and RB. Not many players can do that. Semedo is probably stronger than both Dinho and Fabinho at RB and definitely stronger than Kolarov at LB and he would still get a lot of games for us. I would rather we play a back 3 against a top team than watch Kolarov getting targeted all game at LB.
With Girona looking likely for promotion, I think we could send a few players there. Maffeo is already holding down the RB spot for them which is great, he should continue there for another season at least. Garcia would also be a great option to send there. Its clear both are not ready for the first team yet. I could realistically see Maffeo and Garcia plus one more youngster, get a lot of games for Girona. Lets not forget both are only 19 years old. How many 19-20 year olds are playing for the big clubs competing for trophies such as the Premier League and Champions League? Probably zero. Gabriel Jesus is a one off. Ideally they spend 2 years at Girona keep them up, learn a lot playing against some of the best teams in the world and then come back and play important roles in our squads. Patience is key.
Fair enough, but I don't see Semedo coming in as backup LB/RB. No way we can convince him of that, we would have to trick him into thinking he gets regular minutes. I still think this is better:I feel we need Semedo because he can play back up for both LB and RB. Not many players can do that. Semedo is probably stronger than both Dinho and Fabinho at RB and definitely stronger than Kolarov at LB and he would still get a lot of games for us. I would rather we play a back 3 against a top team than watch Kolarov getting targeted all game at LB.
With Girona looking likely for promotion, I think we could send a few players there. Maffeo is already holding down the RB spot for them which is great, he should continue there for another season at least. Garcia would also be a great option to send there. Its clear both are not ready for the first team yet. I could realistically see Maffeo and Garcia plus one more youngster, get a lot of games for Girona. Lets not forget both are only 19 years old. How many 19-20 year olds are playing for the big clubs competing for trophies such as the Premier League and Champions League? Probably zero. Gabriel Jesus is a one off. Ideally they spend 2 years at Girona keep them up, learn a lot playing against some of the best teams in the world and then come back and play important roles in our squads. Patience is key.
LB: Starter --> rotate every now and then with a younger player
RB: Starter --> rotate every now and then with a younger player
I think Duhaney from the academy has the attacking qualities to be a good rotation option, OR we buy a young prospect from somewhere else. Much easier to convince someone that costs like 10-15 million to be a backup than a player who goes for like 35-40 million as a backup.
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