I would say the problem is when he's played in any other position. He's too slow to play any further forward than the Fernandinho's role.
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Summer Transfers
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If thats the choice, keep Gundo. We can't go into the season with just Rodri at the six. If it were up to me though I would move Gundo on for a more dynamic option to compete with Rodri.Only one can happen this summer.
1)Keep Gundogan
2)Buy Aouar (or another midfielder)
What is best for the squad?
simon23
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If thats the choice, keep Gundo. We can't go into the season with just Rodri at the six. If it were up to me though I would move Gundo on for a more dynamic option to compete with Rodri.
exactly
Gundo is no good further forward and as a 6 he is very average (good enough against your average prem team but against the better teams he is a liability - we need someone who is more dynamic and can actually tackle (which Gundo cant)
Ferna is still the best option there but I dont think we will ever see him there again unless its out of absolute necessity due to injuries.
If we wanted a true revolution in the midfield, selling Gundo and getting Aouar and Camavinga could be a shout.
KDB / Foden, Bernardo / Aouar as the 2 8's and backups - and dont forget Bernie and Phil can play wide with Rodri and Camavinga behind. Might help with a CB especially with Rodri being able to drop back. I think 6 mids for the 3 roles is ideal.
KDB / Foden, Bernardo / Aouar as the 2 8's and backups - and dont forget Bernie and Phil can play wide with Rodri and Camavinga behind. Might help with a CB especially with Rodri being able to drop back. I think 6 mids for the 3 roles is ideal.
Thought this one was a done deal and he's already signed the contract, according to our new resident ITK?
Both @Ezzy and @93.20blue said it was done, we even thanked Tevez and everything!
tolmie's hairdoo
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Both @Ezzy and @93.20blue said it was done, we even thanked Tevez and everything!
I'd be stunned if United sign this kid.
Almeda was at the campus with his agent last summer.
Think his club asked him to sign a new deal so they could then get some proper money for him.
I see no lure for a player such as Almeda choosing United over us.
Larry Stranger
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exactly
Gundo is no good further forward and as a 6 he is very average (good enough against your average prem team but against the better teams he is a liability - we need someone who is more dynamic and can actually tackle (which Gundo cant)
Ferna is still the best option there but I dont think we will ever see him there again unless its out of absolute necessity due to injuries.
When we play against poorer teams that aren't good and will only sit back and counter, we can afford to push the 8's up and attack more. We dominate possession and chances because they aren't good at holding the ball themselves. Against better teams Pep will usually play Gundo with Rodri because he wants ball control. He needs both of them to play out from the back trying to be more in a 4-2-3-1 against dangerous teams that press well and are good with the ball like Real Madrid for example.
It can stifle our attack more and you can criticize Pep if you want for this, but he wants to control the game as much as possible. Ball control=more possession=the opposition getting fewer chances. It can backfire and he can be overly cautious at times, but Gundo also has the ability to be a deep lying playmaker from a 4-2-3-1. There are some games in which he wants Gundo to be both 6 and a 8. If he sees we dominating a team in their half Gundo can go forward and be an 8 or get into the box himself. Of course he's not the best 8, but I believe this is why he gets chosen more then people would like.
I'd be stunned if United sign this kid.
Almeda was at the campus with his agent last summer.
Think his club asked him to sign a new deal so they could then get some proper money for him.
I see no lure for a player such as Almeda choosing United over us.
If the papers are to be believed he addedaround 5 mill to his buyout clause ( no need to negotiate if he has a buyout of around £19mill really). He wanted to guarantee he would get his big move to Europe when the clubs come for him.
The 1 thing they would have as an ace in there pocket is Gabriel Heinz, if I'm not mistaken he is his manager.
Hope we do get him as he looks a talent.
Both @Ezzy and @93.20blue said it was done, we even thanked Tevez and everything!
naveen Ullal haha come on mate , look at his picture , he will be a city player , stop worrying.
naveen Ullal haha come on mate , look at his picture , he will be a city player , stop worrying.
I give up worrying about transfers a long time ago, it was just a little banter that's all.