Matheus Nunes

[handsofstone]

As Guardiola pointed out, City could feasibly play up to 70 games this season. We're gonna need a bigger squad.

And don't we already have a bigger squad technically speaking?

Major out (1): Alvarez
Major in (2): Savinho & Gundogan
Minor out (2): Phillips (300 total mins) & Gomez (150 total mins)
Minor in (2): McAtee & O'Reilly (and Kabore?)

We brought in 2 first teamers in place of 1, and we got rid of 2 players we didn't trust other than first round of the cups or dead rubbers and brought in a few youth players from the academy to pick up the minutes

 

[Dribble]

And don't we already have a bigger squad technically speaking?

Major out (1): Alvarez
Major in (2): Savinho & Gundogan
Minor out (2): Phillips (300 total mins) & Gomez (150 total mins)
Minor in (2): McAtee & O'Reilly (and Kabore?)

We brought in 2 first teamers in place of 1, and we got rid of 2 players we didn't trust other than first round of the cups or dead rubbers and brought in a few youth players from the academy to pick up the minutes

That's my point right there. From what I can see, we're right on the limit squad wise, but a couple of key injuries could dump us in the shit.

Personally, I'd be happier with a back-up for Haaland & a specialist DCM back-up for Rodri. With two quality additions, we'd be ready to rock & roll for a difficult long season ahead.

Gundog's return has seen a wave of relief across the club because we know what he can do. Kovacic is coming into his own. If we can move Nunes on & replace both him & Julian with quality additions, we'll be properly set imo

 

[handsofstone]

That's my point right there. From what I can see, we're right on the limit squad wise, but a couple of key injuries could dump us in the shit.

Personally, I'd be happier with a back-up for Haaland & a specialist DCM back-up for Rodri. With two quality additions, we'd be ready to rock & roll for a difficult long season ahead.

Gundog's return has seen a wave of relief across the club because we know what he can do. Kovacic is coming into his own. If we can move Nunes on & replace both him & Julian with quality additions, we'll be properly set imo

Yes 2 additions would be great but our depth is compable to our rivals, Arsenal and Liverpool

Just bored of this exaggerated narrative

 

[Dribble]

Yes 2 additions would be great but our depth is compable to our rivals, Arsenal and Liverpool

Just bored of this exaggerated narrative

So back to Pep's point. City could potentially play 70+ top class games this season. Are Haaland & Rodri expected to play in all 70?

This is where a Kyogo & a Guimarães etc would be the icing on our cake for the season. Just imagine what the addition of two players of that ilk would have on the mindset of our opposition?

 

[handsofstone]

So back to Pep's point. City could potentially play 70+ top class games this season. Are Haaland & Rodri expected to play in all 70?

This is where a Kyogo & a Guimarães etc would be the icing on our cake for the season. Just imagine what the addition of two players of that ilk would have on the mindset of our opposition?

And back to Pep's comments, we've made no serious attempts to sign anyone to add to this squad, so he's clearly not that unhappy

I'd rather promote the youth players who are excelling and Pep clearly rates then sign "depth players" because there isn't really any need for first team signings when no gaps exist

 

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

Sterling won't be coming back, he's shite now.

I hope he doesn’t come back but don’t think he’s much changed, he’s just not had Pep in his ear every week.

 

[Dribble]

And back to Pep's comments, we've made no serious attempts to sign anyone to add to this squad, so he's clearly not that unhappy

I'd rather promote the youth players who are excelling and Pep clearly rates then sign "depth players" because there isn't really any need for first team signings when no gaps exist

Well let's hope KDB, Haaland, Stones & Rodders get through the season unscathed. With a possible 70+ games ahead of us, they're gonna be needed for at least 50 of them each, unless we drop our team quality by using youth or squad members like Nunes.

We can avoid this scenario with a couple of smart additions, which is my preference.

 

[Beanhead]

Decent Rodri back up would be great but anything else is a luxury… we have plenty of players for false 9 (like 3/4 players) if something happens to the big man.

 

[Silva2021]

Don’t agree with the, it’s ok we can play false 9.

We have played with a striker for a number of seasons now and as such our set up to do it.

Now Pep is a master and I know we will still be competitive, but the fractions are small.

It could be a too bigger switch in the very tight games

 

[Silva2021]

As far as Nunes goes he’s got something, it’s not like Phillips.

I can see why these clubs would want to buy him.

I’d be reluctant to sell to Liverpool (although ultimately I would).

If we’ve made the decision then I think for him and us best he moves.

I am a bit surprised and thought he deserved a second season to see if he could adapt enough to be an important squad player for us.