The Squad planning thread

[Kippax Street 1880]

Desperate for a big physical bastard in midfield. An iron fist in a silk glove type. Pace in defence and cover for Haaland.

I watched a lad playing for Monaco in Central midfield last week who is 20 years old and looked absolutely top class called Lamine Camara, get him in. Will be having a good scout of this Sporting striker on Tuesday as his stats are excellent. Defender someone like Van de Ven would be perfect but not sure how obtainable he is. I was impressed by a lad from Zagreb in the CL last year against us who seemed comfortable across the whole backline and rapid. Either of Inters full backs would be nice. Wirtz or Simons to replace Kev, both would be the dream. Going to be a big Summer.

 

[ProofMCFC]

It’s crazy to think that the club thought Gundogan and Savinho was enough. What would have happened if Gundogan wasn’t available? Would they of got nobody? If so that’s very worrying. I’m going to be called a rag or whatever but I can’t imagine that the 115 case hasn’t affected the club in terms of squad planning. We’re told we earn all this money, the most success in England for the last 2 years but we get outspent by Ipswich when there’s blatant question marks in the team.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Bobb will bolster our attacking options but I fear Rodri’s absence is going to hurt us in the title race.

We have one of the oldest squads in the league so it’s important we bring some young blood in.

A right back and two midfielders should be the priority.

 

[01cravend]

Bobb will bolster our attacking options but I fear Rodri’s absence is going to hurt us in the title race.

We have one of the oldest squads in the league so it’s important we bring some young blood in.

A right back and two midfielders should be the priority.

We have 2 RBs loaned out to Champions League clubs? Not sure why one wasn't kept around

 

[citizen_maine]

It’s crazy to think that the club thought Gundogan and Savinho was enough. What would have happened if Gundogan wasn’t available? Would they of got nobody? If so that’s very worrying. I’m going to be called a rag or whatever but I can’t imagine that the 115 case hasn’t affected the club in terms of squad planning. We’re told we earn all this money, the most success in England for the last 2 years but we get outspent by Ipswich when there’s blatant question marks in the team.

You're right. It is crazy that you think that the club thought that

 

[ProofMCFC]

You're right. It is crazy that you think that the club thought that

What else am I suppose to think?

 

[nellyonthewing]

Bobb will bolster our attacking options but I fear Rodri’s absence is going to hurt us in the title race.

We have one of the oldest squads in the league so it’s important we bring some young blood in.

A right back and two midfielders should be the priority.

Bobb is promising but he is unproven week in week out . I think a lack of physicality might restrict him.

 

[King Jay]

We have 2 RBs loaned out to Champions League clubs? Not sure why one wasn't kept around

Yeah gave out Couto who was doing very well for Girona and also made it into the Brazil XI. I didn’t get it. Guess they was hoping for one more season for Walker. But honestly we need 2 RB not just one. Lewis is more of a CM.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

We have 2 RBs loaned out to Champions League clubs? Not sure why one wasn't kept around

neither can play CB or CM, which is how the RB is utilised depending on Rico or Akanji/Walker

 

[01cravend]

neither can play CB or CM, which is how the RB is utilised depending on Rico or Akanji/Walker

You've kinda made the argument yourself. We play differently depending on who is playing RB.. So Pep, as he always has, could adapt slightly to have an attacking rightback. Our set-up isn't rigid and never has been.