Riyad Mahrez

[Barcon]

I can't believe there are some that are suggesting not signing a replacement for Mahrez and the wealth of experience and quality he brings on that right side.

I can't think of anyone that we could bring in to play on that side.

 

[Lkzerinho]

I can't think of anyone that we could bring in to play on that side.

If the rumors of Madrid being willing to make a big sale to fund Mbappe are true, might be worth taking a shot at Valverde. Super Versatile, and is the perfect profile for us age-wise if we are looking to inject more youth.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I think I’d be fine with Palmer becoming the number one back up for RW, as long as it means Fodens position is now RW. Palmer hardly played in his preferred position last season, he mainly got stuck out on the left. McAtee will have Palmers role from last season, featuring in cup games and the odd few minutes. It’s all a part of their progression.

There were reports that Foden will be dropping back into midfield this season, I just can’t see that being true unless we sign a winger.

 

[halfcenturyup]

Brilliant. What is the point of these people?

 

[Craig]

If we replace him how does Phil get in the team ?

For me Phil is automatically a replacement.

How many games has Phil actually played out there? Hopefully Foden moves centrally more this season. If Mahrez goes we definitely need to bring another wide forward in. We don’t have much proven cover for Grealish on the other side either with only Foden proven to be top class on the left.

 

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Brilliant. What is the point of these people?

Which people?

 

[Coatigan]

I also remember how after Ferran scored a hat-trick against Newcastle in a completely irrelevant game there were people saying we didn’t need Haaland or a center forward, we had found our 9 in him! Not to mention the endless times Delap was hailed as the reason we didn’t need Kane or Haaland

I agree with you on the underlying point, and am convinced whoever leaves will be replaced by a quality (or versatile) player.

But we signed no strikers while Torres was here, but 6 months after he left.

 

[Coatigan]

If we replace him how does Phil get in the team ?

For me Phil is automatically a replacement.

Fair. Who replaces Phil then?

 

[BrazilianGus]

But we signed no strikers while Torres was here, but 6 months after he left.

Because the pursuit of Kane failed

 

[Coatigan]

Because the pursuit of Kane failed

But the example remains just as bad. Not the point though.