A, Doku - Haaland - Savio front three looks frightening on paper
Is Savio actually any good?
No doubt he can contribute to the squad but is he really starting quality for the best team in the world?
Serious question because I've not seen much of him but he's not exactly blown me away from what I have seen.
Like i say though how is it bad for football? This deal is no different to City signing him and loaning him out for three years before bringing him in to the team - which every top club does.It is basically financial detox, rather than financial doping.
Tbf nobody argued it was negative for those clubs. It was bad for football, they said.
One of the top 5 or so players in LaLiga last season by all accounts. He'll immediately be one of the best pure wingers in the PL.Is Savio actually any good?
No doubt he can contribute to the squad but is he really starting quality for the best team in the world?
Serious question because I've not seen much of him but he's not exactly blown me away from what I have seen.
Think we’ll see that sometimes though he’ll have the option sill of playing one and Grealish or Bernardo wide. Might still see Gealish and Bernardo sometimes too. Lots of options. I also think we might see Bernardo used more often as an 8 too.Will play for first team, not loaned on.
Pep's been thinking about this low block all season. 11 men defences. How even the very best teams in the Premier league, actually... In Europe too, have responded to the brilliance and relentless treble winning team with siege style tactics.
And he's trying to find the answer in Doku and now this guy. He's looking for players that instead of having their pass blocked they weave past 2, 3, or 4 players before (something which needs more work) slitting the ball to Haaland - or, when Haaland is marked by 2 defenders, a Foden who's played in his correct position, or KDB or Rodri
Like i say though how is it bad for football? This deal is no different to City signing him and loaning him out for three years before bringing him in to the team - which every top club does.
The only difference is that we gave French grassroots football £30m plus. The original transfer fee would not have dented the FFP profit levels.
Had the original transfer been £50m and we did it to put the cost through another clubs books I can see the issue.
Me thinks Sam Lee is talking shit.A loan deal for Savio remains on the cards if he does not impress in #ManCity’s pre-season. However, there is hope he will be ready to contribute and remain part of Pep Guardiola’s squad.
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Not sure I get this. How can he impress in pre season when I doubt he will be on the US tour due to his participation in the Copa America.
On paperA, Doku - Haaland - Savio front three looks frightening on paper
Looks like he's changed his storyMe thinks Sam Lee is talking shit.
Silva still gonna be Pep's go to guy, be surprised if Savio starts more than 5-10 in the PL, but most cups (draw dependant)I think we are going to be slightly patient with Savio though?
We as everybody on here? On a matchday thread say? Do I need to expand?I think we are going to be slightly patient with Savio though?
We as everybody on here? On a matchday thread say? Do I need to expand?
Silva still gonna be Pep's go to guy, be surprised if Savio starts more than 5-10 in the PL, but most cups (draw dependant)
Looks like he's changed his story
you've seen pep use jack and silva to get effect just to move teams about. going past a man isnt the be all and end all of how to use wide players.Still not convinced Bernardo stays mate to be honest, hence the maybe another wide player as Bernardo doesn’t go past people which is what your winger should do?
I personally won't put a number on it. His performance will determine how many games he plays.Silva still gonna be Pep's go to guy, be surprised if Savio starts more than 5-10 in the PL, but most cups (draw dependant)