Pep Guardiola - 2024/25

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Realistically our aim should be going into the market in January and not falling too far back off the pace till then.

If Pep does indeed bed a system that works for the november/ december hard games.. we can't be fooled into thinking we're sorted till next summer!

 

[blueparrot]

Realistically our aim should be going into the market in January and not falling too far back off the pace till then.

If Pep does indeed bed a system that works for the november/ december hard games.. we can't be fooled into thinking we're sorted till next summer!

We won’t buy a player for half a season. We may bring forward a summer signing but that’s unlikely if the player isn’t available.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

We won’t buy a player for half a season. We may bring forward a summer signing but that’s unlikely if the player isn’t available.

Heard some rumors about Barella and funnily enough Nunes fits Inter's style of play like a glove.

I wouldn't mind a swap + cash deal!

 

[blueparrot]

Heard some rumors about Barella and funnily enough Nunes fits Inter's style of play like a glove.

I wouldn't mind a swap + cash deal!

Why would Inter let Barella go in January when they still have a league and champions league to play for? Barella could be a target but not before next summer.This is my point there will be players we want next summer most if not all won’t be moving in January, but we won't clog up the squad in January with other players.

 

[clarion]

Pep tried something new today. Didn’t work. It means he will keep trying until it does.

 

[Tevez City]

Playing with 2 DMs ( Kovacic & Rico ) was a mistake

He should just use 1 dm with 2 creative CMs ahead of him

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

So much negativity, Newcastle are a good side, look at their home record. We only beat them with a late goal from Bobb last season, we don’t have Rodri or Kev available. Despite this, we still could have won this with a bit of luck.

 

[jimharri]

So much negativity, Newcastle are a good side, look at their home record. We only beat them with a late goal from Bobb last season, we don’t have Rodri or Kev available. Despite this, we still could have won this with a bit of luck.

Don't be silly; that's far too positive!

;-)

 

[DATOIA]

which games do the reserve team play?

It's not about reserves, but about keeping squad healthy and energised.

------------------------Ederson / Ortega---------------------------------
------Walker/Rico--------Ruben----------------Gvardiol/Ake----------
----------------John/Akanji--------Kova/Gundo-------------------------
Bernie/Savio----Foden/Macatee---Kdb/Matheus-----Grealish/Doku
-----------------------------Haaland-----------------------------------------

Pep should stop experimenting. Today for example, he played Rico as RCM and Gundo as LCM.
But I think he should have played Foden or Macatee as RCM and Matheus as LCM.

Which would mean that for CL game, Rico would be ready to replace Walker, Gundo would be ready to replace Kova and Macatee would be ready to replace Foden. Plus Savio and Doku instead of Grealish and Bernardo. John and Akanji..

Rodri's absence should be balanced by the strength of the squad and ability to rotate.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

So much negativity, Newcastle are a good side, look at their home record. We only beat them with a late goal from Bobb last season, we don’t have Rodri or Kev available. Despite this, we still could have won this with a bit of luck.

I'm just glad we don't see Pep Out clowns anymore!

Like Pep had to win a treble to kick out the bring back Bobby Manc brigade!