I think we agree overall. I'm not saying Palmer and Mcatee make up for the 2 we would be down. If we are 2 down, I don't think we will be, i9f we are I'm saying 2 of last years squad were Torres and Mendy who even before January hardly contributed, and after January not at all so last year we never really had 21 either..C'mon, it is obviously not the same, is it. McAtee and Palmer were there last year, oh look we have 2 players less but we don't because those 2 are still here. Before you even consider what positons they play in.
Just like you, I am not at all concerned about squad size, because there is some 50 days left ofntransfer business. It is simply a comment on the state of it at this point in time. And how many new players would need to come in if Zinchenko is another that leaves.
I can't imagine bringing in 7 new players in one window full stop, never mind bringing in 7 new players and ending up with a smaller squad and free spaces for senior players.
I'm sure it won't happen.
Cucu in, Ake swap, and done. 4FBs, 4CBs, 2MF, the rest is up to Pep spread as he sees fit. Leaves a space to play with for replacing Raz at some point, or strengthening elsewhere.
Well said. And we can acknowledge that and the fact that he's done well in his position, but the club can do better. Don't understand what some posters don't get about that.His career with us is more to do with deficiencies of other players, both in terms of fitness and apparent moral fibre.
Try reading my post again. I made no insinuation of the outcome of the issue. But even if he's cleared of all charges; on pure footballing ability alone, would he get in the side now?Don’t think you get day release from HMP if found guilty regardless of your profession
I also feel that many players in this sport don’t deserve the fans they have as they see their career as being purely transactional. Very very few professionals care as much about the team as the average fan does.
Zinchenko appears to be one of those but if he decides to leave then it won’t weaken us, in my opinion.
It was sarcasmTry reading my post again. I made no insinuation of the outcome of the issue. But even if he's cleared of all charges; on pure footballing ability alone, would he get in the side now?
I think I have a fair idea. I don’t think you understand what elite athletes say when they’re not on show.I don't think you understand the qualities both physical and psychological that combine to make elite professionals.
At least the post I am replying to would indicate that.
Zinchenko appears to be one of those but if he decides to leave then it won’t weaken us, in my opinion.
Fair enough. But my general point re him getting back in the side remains. I can't see him playing for us again.It was sarcasm