Stones was 22 when we signed him and we priced in that he'd take a few years to settle and he'd peak in his late 20s. Forget voices on a forum, Pep and the club always knew that was the plan. Saying Stones needed time is like saying Alvarez will need time.
Kalvin, on the other hand, is 27: he ain't a kid. He's only a few years younger than Mateo Kovačić who we've signed as a wise old pro who won't need time to settle.
If he wants a career here he needs to kick on now. I've said elsewhere, I think it would be best for all concerned if we treat this season like his first one, and settle for glimpses of a player he could become next year, but he hasn't got time to develop slowly.
Who would seriously bid for him in all honesty?We cannot go into a new season with Phillips as back up to Rodri as he isn't up to stepping up and stepping in. I very much doubt Phillips can up his game and i wouldn't take the chance on him. Get rid whilst we can still get decent money for him.
There would be a que at the door for him, he is a very good player, just not an elite player.Who would seriously bid for him in all honesty?
We're stuck with him
Doubt it west ham apparently, who are looking for a player in his position see Gallagher at £40 million as the player they need.There would be a que at the door for him, he is a very good player, just not an elite player.
The issue is he does not want to leave, I am sure the club would be happy for him to go, if a replacement is gettable.
Stop pedaling this nonsense. Rodri averages 50+ a season for the past 5 years, his number of games is limited by the progress we make in each competition, not his fitness. He is only getting better. Pep isn't going to just drop him for a rest, there is no rest at this level, he is critical to the team.We cannot over burn Rodri again.
Because Kalvin does not want to leave, they did inquire.Doubt it west ham apparently, who are looking for a player in his position see Gallagher at £40 million as the player they need.
The lad doesn't want to go so of course West Ham have moved onto other targets or is your point if they want to spend 40m on Gallagher we are getting half that for PhillipsDoubt it west ham apparently, who are looking for a player in his position see Gallagher at £40 million as the player they need.
Stop pedaling this nonsense. Rodri averages 50+ a season for the past 5 years, his number of games is limited by the progress we make in each competition, not his fitness. He is only getting better. Pep isn't going to just drop him for a rest, there is no rest at this level, he is critical to the team.
Rodri would basically have to be on crutches for Pep not to play him.