Genuine question, in the last 10 years how many top quality defenders have we actually signed. Laporte for sure, and arguably Walker (who is still awful going forwards). I’m not confident AT ALL that we’re going to rectify that this summer.
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Genuine question, in the last 10 years how many top quality defenders have we actually signed. Laporte for sure, and arguably Walker (who is still awful going forwards). I’m not confident AT ALL that we’re going to rectify that this summer.
How many trophies have we won in 10 years , we’ve been spoilt
richards30
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If Garcia and Foden played last night we wouldn’t of lost that game just because of there concentration and hunger.
the strange thing is even with all the more experienced names etc you are probably correct mate! They never seem fazed by anything and always do at least a 7/10 job when they play?
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If Garcia and Foden played last night we wouldn’t of lost that game just because of there concentration and hunger.
while im not disagreeing with you, should we really be relying on two kids?
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I wonder how much activity there will be this summer with a lot clubs feeling the squeeze due to the coronavirus.
It’s clear we need to spend to revitalise the squad. Our last big summer spend was in 2017 which led to 2 brilliant seasons, that was on top of significant spending in summers 2015 and 2016.
Since then we have only had 4 major signings in the 5 transfer windows since - Laporte, Mahrez, Rodri and Cancelo while Yaya, Kompany, Mangala, Danilo, Delph and Brahim have moved on.
This summer Silva, Bravo and Sané are going. There are question marks over Otamendi and Stones while Aguero is entering into the last year of his contract. Cancelo is also constantly linked with a move.
We have the opportunity to reinvigorate our squad though this depends entirely on the outcome of the CAS decision.
Personally I would love to see Havertz arrive as an option for next season and as Aguero’s long term replacement. We need a new left back Mendy is unreliable but is our only natural left back. Zinchenko is a midfielder but is he good enough to play for us as an 8? His long term future may be as a 6, where I understand he plays for Ukraine.
I think we will also have to make a decision on Gundogan. It’s clear that he isn’t mobile or quick enough for an 8 in our system when Rodri plays. We look ponderous in possession, create less chances and are extremely susceptible to counter attacks when they play together. He has played excellently for us as a 6 and is a brilliant passer but we have Rodri as a 6.
I think we need to decide whether Rodri is our future then Gundogan is either his competition or understudy or we move one of them on.
It’s clear we need to spend to revitalise the squad. Our last big summer spend was in 2017 which led to 2 brilliant seasons, that was on top of significant spending in summers 2015 and 2016.
Since then we have only had 4 major signings in the 5 transfer windows since - Laporte, Mahrez, Rodri and Cancelo while Yaya, Kompany, Mangala, Danilo, Delph and Brahim have moved on.
This summer Silva, Bravo and Sané are going. There are question marks over Otamendi and Stones while Aguero is entering into the last year of his contract. Cancelo is also constantly linked with a move.
We have the opportunity to reinvigorate our squad though this depends entirely on the outcome of the CAS decision.
Personally I would love to see Havertz arrive as an option for next season and as Aguero’s long term replacement. We need a new left back Mendy is unreliable but is our only natural left back. Zinchenko is a midfielder but is he good enough to play for us as an 8? His long term future may be as a 6, where I understand he plays for Ukraine.
I think we will also have to make a decision on Gundogan. It’s clear that he isn’t mobile or quick enough for an 8 in our system when Rodri plays. We look ponderous in possession, create less chances and are extremely susceptible to counter attacks when they play together. He has played excellently for us as a 6 and is a brilliant passer but we have Rodri as a 6.
I think we need to decide whether Rodri is our future then Gundogan is either his competition or understudy or we move one of them on.
True, but the spine of the team was signed under Hughes and Mancini.How many trophies have we won in 10 years , we’ve been spoilt
Pep and Tixi's signings have been questionable, especially full backs.
If the defence isn't addressed this summer withtop draw players question need to be asked . Two center halfs and left and right back with paces and a box too box midfielder the lack of pace at the back and school boy defending has been the problem all season
We've currently got 18 players who are Premier League winners, most being multiple winners. I'd hardly say we're relying on two kids.while im not disagreeing with you, should we really be relying on two kids?