BringBackSwales
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However bent and devious, right?Whatever works, right?
However bent and devious, right?Whatever works, right?
The squad is unbalanced
We have a bunch of forwards who need numerous chances to score. Aguero is the only one you can be confident of scoring a 1 vs 1
Now Silva has gone we have no game controlling midfielders which means we're more of a transition team and Rodri is the worst style of DM possible when that's the case. Yesterday (where we had less possession than Leeds) the midfield was embarrassing until Dinho came on, and a double pivot of Rodri and Dinho is not gonna create enough chances for our wasteful forwards.
Pep's 5th season, and LB is still an issue. Pep has done more than enough getting a season each out of Delph and Zinchenko - winning the league both years - he should be given a LB.
The LB issue is made even worse because all of our wide forwards are rightfooted meaning our left side width is solely down to LB and Mendy is the only viable option high up the pitch. Sane masked half of the LB issue
LolJesus isn’t good enough that’s a fact, Aguero one of the best there’s been but suppose no guarantee to how he comes back from another massive injury or even how long for, need a striker as much a we needed a centre of half or do need a left back
Lo!Why is it hilarious? You are allowed to acknowledge that Aguero has been a legend here but is now the wrong side of his peak, his level has dropped and that injuries, which have always been a problem for him are only likely to get worse. If you think the Aguero you saw on the pitch last season was good enough to be the main attacking threat over the course of a season in a team that wants to win the league and the champions league then you can’t be helped. He should have a supporting role this season like Silva had last season. He’s still capable of 15-20 goals in all competitions if used correctly. But if you think he’s going to score 30 in a season again for us then it’s just delusional.
and Jesus needs 4/5 easy chances to score 1.
You say Jesus isn’t good enough yet when he plays we often play better, Madrid twice, Wolves. The centre forward that replaces Aguero doesn’t have to replace Aguero’s goals, he needs to help the team replace Aguero’s goal. IMO Jesus does that.Jesus isn’t good enough that’s a fact, Aguero one of the best there’s been but suppose no guarantee to how he comes back from another massive injury or even how long for, need a striker as much a we needed a centre of half or do need a left back
I'm with you, in that Jesus provides a different and probably just as productive, alternative to Aguero, but I think we still need an Aguero replacement because we'll likely only get another 2 seasons from him and he'll play increasingly less and be a little less mobile when he does.You say Jesus isn’t good enough yet when he plays we often play better, Madrid twice, Wolves. The centre forward that replaces Aguero doesn’t have to replace Aguero’s goals, he needs to help the team replace Aguero’s goal. IMO Jesus does that.
Wait til tommorow we might be suprised.It's worrying that there's no impetus to address a couple of glaring needs in the team.
I'm with you, in that Jesus provides a different and probably just as productive, alternative to Aguero, but I think we still need an Aguero replacement because we'll likely only get another 2 seasons from him and he'll play increasingly less and be a little less mobile when he does.
I remember the days when we commonly had 4 strikers. Aguero, Dzeko, Negredo & Bony is one recent example - 2015? I think? Mad to only have 2 strikers IMO we should have Aguero, Jesus, Another Senior Striker & Delap.
LolHow about fred from rags there a mess?
And we need some e
Wait til tommorow we might be suprised.