Say we accept that though, considering we play a single pivot, which player is happy to play second fiddle to Rodri and is anywhere near Rodri's level when it comes to playing there in a Pep team. Bearing in ming Pep knows that position better than anyone in football and thought Phillips could do that job ?
We need to sign a versatile player like it would have been Rice or Kimmich. It’s not up to me to give a name but I was never for the signing of this particular player. Even if Pep thought he could perform before signing him, doesn’t mean he still doesSay we accept that though, considering we play a single pivot, which player is happy to play second fiddle to Rodri and is anywhere near Rodri's level when it comes to playing there in a Pep team. Bearing in ming Pep knows that position better than anyone in football and thought Phillips could do that job ?
Okay but say we sign Kimmich he isn't displacing Rodri. So where does Kimmich play when not playing DM. Right back would be the logical place,but instead of Walker Akanji Stones? Maybe if Walker goes but if Kimmich playes there then we have too many Centre Backs.We need to sign a versatile player like it would have been Rice or Kimmich. It’s not up to me to give a name but I was never for the signing of this particular player. Even if Pep thought he could perform before signing him, doesn’t mean he still does
Phillips absolutely ran the show for Leeds. He was their Rodri.We need to sign a versatile player like it would have been Rice or Kimmich. It’s not up to me to give a name but I was never for the signing of this particular player. Even if Pep thought he could perform before signing him, doesn’t mean he still does
If Kimmich were to join Pep would find a way to integrate him one way or another. The way you’re talking it’s as if we are obligated to have a drop in quality from the bench. That’s never been how Pep operates, we play a lot of games and we rotate. And furthermore, players leave every single summer. Someone will always be “unhappy”, that’s not a reason not to have those optionsOkay but say we sign Kimmich he isn't displacing Rodri. So where does Kimmich play when not playing DM. Right back would be the logical place,but instead of Walker Akanji Stones? Maybe if Walker goes but if Kimmich playes there then we have too many Centre Backs.
The only alternative I thought might work is either John Stones or maybe even Gvardiol being tried as th DM to rest Rodri.
An average onePhillips absolutely ran the show for Leeds. He was their Rodri.
Different circumstances at City, but there is still a good player in there.
If Kimmich comes, then suddenly Phillips does have a role to play - he can clean his boots. Oh, wait, is he qualified for that?If Kimmich were to join Pep would find a way to integrate him one way or another. The way you’re talking it’s as if we are obligated to have a drop in quality from the bench. That’s never been how Pep operates, we play a lot of games and we rotate. And furthermore, players leave every single summer. Someone will always be “unhappy”, that’s not a reason not to have those options
He had decent moments playing in a different context, without the pressure of competitiveness. In the Championship players will shine and not translate to PL football.Phillips absolutely ran the show for Leeds. He was their Rodri.
Different circumstances at City, but there is still a good player in there.