Riyad Mahrez

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Would note that Grealish was creative as well but I get your point. We do have McAtee, Alvarez and Bobb as well, but yep could do with another.

Foden staying fit as well, only started 3 CL games last year and 2 of them were sevilla in the group.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

If that's true, Bernardo as the Gundogan replacement, we will be relying yet again on Kev to produce for Haaland. Would've thought foden would go in there as he's a more creative player than Bernardo. Which would lessen the reliance on KDB. KDB is the most crucial player in our team, he creates for Haaland. Can see his runs in behind etc , so could Gundo.

We dont have a Gundo or David Silva to lessen the need for KDB to be that only creative player in midfield. Unless Pep turns Kovacic into it.

That's the major worry when Kev isn't there we lack creativity. Kev assisted the most to Haaland last season, when Kev was off his game or not playing Gundo was there to provide creativity and the final ball, Bernardo is an amazing player but does he have the passing and final ball as a Gundo or Kev. That's a problem, especially with Kev not being fit for the start of the season.

Plus KDB is likely to miss the start of the season. We really really need to add more creativity.

If we lose Gundogan and Mahrez age replace them with Kovacic and McAtee, that’s a lot of goals and assists and more importantly (for Pep) pausa gone. I hope the club have something up their sleeve…

 

[Gumzy97]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66188707 (Although it is Simon Stone)

Wrong club, it's Al Ahli who wants Mahrez.

 

[loio]

Foden will step up next season big time.. centrally, creatively. maybe they feel the youngsters can deputise for Marhez etc.. in a bit of trouble if Bernie goes though, would be money to replace him then though.

 

[MCFC1993]

Despite his age £30m isn't enough, has to be £45m+ to even be considered in my opinion.

It's not a good market for wingers and the ones that are decent aren't cheap.

That's assuming we even want to lose him, I already think we're a bit short out wide and that's before losing him.

 

[Father Paul]

If true then we never learn do we?

Guess we may never win the CL again so.

 

[Dazzle84]

There has to be a point where we back some of these lads coming out of the academy. Foden is a senior player now, ready to take on the creative burden. McAtee, Palmer and contributions from the EDS talents could mean we unearth our own gems. With the options on the market pretty light it's the perfect opportunity

 

[Father Paul]

Despite his age £30m isn't enough, has to be £45m+ to even be considered in my opinion.

It's not a good market for wingers and the ones that are decent aren't cheap.

That's assuming we even want to lose him, I already think we're a bit short out wide and that's before losing him.

I think a fee in the region of 30m would be fair and totally acceptable. Most people will be happy enough if he stays but won't cry if he goes. We have plenty of time to find a replacement if one should be required. People just need to chill and let the experts get on with their job. A job they seem to be very good at.

 

[Phil1]

There has to be a point where we back some of these lads coming out of the academy. Foden is a senior player now, ready to take on the creative burden. McAtee, Palmer and contributions from the EDS talents could mean we unearth our own gems. With the options on the market pretty light it's the perfect opportunity

It only works if those players are ready mentally and physically to take those roles on. There’s no doubting their ability but it’s the whole package that’s required before making any kind of impact in the starting 11 week in week out.
Bearing in mind we’ve just come off the back of a treble winning season I think we can give those who make the decisions a bit of slack.

 

[Dazzle84]

It only works if those players are ready mentally and physically to take those roles on. There’s no doubting their ability but it’s the whole package that’s required before making any kind of impact in the starting 11 week in week out.
Bearing in mind we’ve just come off the back of a treble winning season I think we can give those who make the decisions a bit of slack.

I'd argue that Mahrez has shown on a few occasions his mentality could be better, not sure the younger players, with points to prove, would be much different.

No doubting, Mahrez is going to be very difficult to replace and I think we under rate him at times, but we do need to freshen up. Why not from within?