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Foden will play as Bernardo`s back up Gundogan will play as De Bruyne`s back up, Gundogan`s days are numbered but he will play for us next season as Pep will keep movement to a minimum, because Pep still wants to win this seasons CL

I think it would make much more sense to have Aouar as a KDB backup and Gundog as a Rodri backup. Aouar would be a bit wasted at CDM, it's like trying to move Iniesta to CDM it wouldn't really work except for a double pivot. Aouar also has much needed energy as an 8.

Bernardo/Phil/Doyle for the left 8
KDB/Aouar/Bernabe for the right 8
Rodri/Gundogan/Zinchenko for the CDM

That's a really solid midfield. Of course Fern can hop in at CDM if Pep changes his mind

 

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I think it would make much more sense to have Aouar as a KDB backup and Gundog as a Rodri backup. Aouar would be a bit wasted at CDM, it's like trying to move Iniesta to CDM it wouldn't really work except for a double pivot. Aouar also has much needed energy as an 8.

Bernardo/Phil/Doyle for the left 8
KDB/Aouar/Bernabe for the right 8
Rodri/Gundogan/Zinchenko for the CDM

That's a really solid midfield. Of course Fern can hop in at CDM if Pep changes his mind

There is a good reason for not putting Gundogan in as a DM apart from he is a lot better up front and he is way too slow, if a defender makes a mistake they lose you the game if an attacker makes a mistake there is always another chance, Aouar is better than Gundogan, but Gundogan has a contract so it is not his place up for grabs

 

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There is a good reason for not putting Gundogan in as a DM apart from he is a lot better up front and he is way too slow, if a defender makes a mistake they lose you the game if an attacker makes a mistake there is always another chance, Aouar is better than Gundogan, but Gundogan has a contract so it is not his place up for grabs

I think Gundogan did a good job covering for Fernandinho at the end of last season. Of course he's very dependent of the backline doing the heavy work defensively. But he's a excellent deep lying playmaker as dictating the play is one of his great strengths

 

[salfordbluetrue]

I think Gundogan did a good job covering for Fernandinho at the end of last season. Of course he's very dependent of the backline doing the heavy work defensively. But he's a excellent deep lying playmaker as dictating the play is one of his great strengths

I thought he was good too, and so was the rest of the team carrying him especially KDB who did all his leg work for him, so do you really want to go into next season with the slowest midfield in the country? i do not think so otherwise you would not have mentioned Zakaria? not the greatest footballer but very good mobility

 

[blueparrot]

I thought he was good too, and so was the rest of the team carrying him especially KDB who did all his leg work for him, so do you really want to go into next season with the slowest midfield in the country? i do not think so otherwise you would not have mentioned Zakaria? not the greatest footballer but very good mobility

I’ve found wanting what Pep want seems to work out not too bad so find it best to just leave it to him. Then get on and enjoy the football instead of trying to second guess him.

 

[Ezzy]

• Aouar is a left sided 8
• Foden can play both sides
• KDB & Bernardo are right sides 8's

Gundogan has no future as an 8 for us. Gundogan is also limited as a 6, he's effective only against a select style of teams. Therefore Gundogan should have no future here.

What we need is a young CDM to rotate with Rodri. Eduardo Camavinga fits the bill perfectly. His profile is closer to Fernandinho then Rodri too.

Plus age wise, Camavinga(18) fits in perfectly with our other two midfield prospect, Tommy Doyle(19, RCM) & Adrian Bernabé(19, LCM)

 

[salfordbluetrue]

I’ve found wanting what Pep want seems to work out not too bad so find it best to just leave it to him. Then get on and enjoy the football instead of trying to second guess him.

Too true but since there is no football and all we can do is second guess what Pep is going to do, based on what he has done or said in the past, so i will apologize if you find my football entertainment inappropriate.

 

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I thought he was good too, and so was the rest of the team carrying him especially KDB who did all his leg work for him, so do you really want to go into next season with the slowest midfield in the country? i do not think so otherwise you would not have mentioned Zakaria? not the greatest footballer but very good mobility

I'd much prefer someone who can play both as a destroyer when we lose posession and as a deep lying playmaker when we have posession, like Fernandinho. Thomas Partey and Konrad Laimer definitely have those qualities, and to a lesser extent Denis Zakaria. Zakaria is better both defensively and physicially than Partey and Laimer, but there would maybe be questions over his distribution and if he can dictate the tempo. He's an excellent box to box though

Pep have decided that slow, smart deep lying playmakers like Jorginho, Rodri and Gundogan are integral to his system for whatever reason most fans can't understand. Maybe because Pep himself was one during his playing career. Realistically I think Pep will continue with Rodri and Gundog as CDM's, so hopefully we'll buy a quick CB like Upamecano to compensate for that slow midfield

 

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I'd much prefer someone who can play both as a destroyer when we lose posession and as a deep lying playmaker when we have posession, like Fernandinho. Thomas Partey and Konrad Laimer definitely have those qualities, and to a lesser extent Denis Zakaria. Zakaria is better both defensively and physicially than Partey and Laimer, but there would maybe be questions over his distribution and if he can dictate the tempo. He's an excellent box to box though

Pep have decided that slow, smart deep lying playmakers like Jorginho, Rodri and Gundogan are integral to his system for whatever reason most fans can't understand. Maybe because Pep himself was one during his playing career. Realistically I think Pep will continue with Rodri and Gundog as CDM's, so hopefully we'll buy a quick CB like Upamecano to compensate for that slow midfield

Okay so now i will say what i would do in midfield and everyone can pick it apart, or just maybe suggest something better or a better fit?
... Bernardo FP......................... De Bruyne FP
... Foden CT............................. Gundogan FP
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Rodri FP..............................
.....................Fernadinho FP.......................
.....................Camavinga YP.......................

And that is it for central midfield with Silva`s spot going to a striker and Camavinga at any price as he adds to the squad without taking a place in the domestic matches and in time will be Club Trained, he alread has a very good engine good touch plays both DM and box to box

 

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Okay so now i will say what i would do in midfield and everyone can pick it apart, or just maybe suggest something better or a better fit?
... Bernardo FP......................... De Bruyne FP
... Foden CT............................. Gundogan FP
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Rodri FP..............................
.....................Fernadinho FP.......................
.....................Camavinga YP.......................

And that is it for central midfield with Silva`s spot going to a striker and Camavinga at any price as he adds to the squad without taking a place in the domestic matches and in time will be Club Trained, he alread has a very good engine good touch plays both DM and box to box

... Bernardo ........................ De Bruyne
... Foden ............................. Brandt...
....Doyle...............................Bernabe...
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Rodri .............................
.....................Laimer ......................
.....................Fernandinho......................

This would be my preferred midfield for next season. Our links to Aouar are no secret but I'd much rather have Brandt. His vision and creativity really stands out and gives me KDB vibes at times, you just wonder how in hell he saw that. If KDB were to get injured or leave I can see Brandt stepping up. As for Laimer, he is someone who goes under the radar, very similar playing to Fernandinho. Wouldn't go for too much and can offer nice rotation to Rodri. I can't see him demanding the same minutes as someone like Partey would