The Squad planning thread

As well as a squad overhaul, we have lost some of our backroom staff in recent seasons and i wonder if Pep is too loyal to who we have left.
Our fitness levels, our finishing, our set pieces, defending etc are all poor and have massively regressed over the last 2 years and it looks like we do next to nothing on them in training. Wonder if they are all yes men and no one strong enough to stand up to him/tell him he is wrong at times
 
Kinkladze 1 said:
What squad planning?? This has been coming for 3 seasons and no one at the club seems to have realised.
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If you stand still you go backwards. Refreshing the squad over the last couple of years has not happened and we are regressing at an alarming rate. Walker, KDB ,Bernie and Stones as well as gundogan should have been replaced
 
Nellies left peg said:
If you stand still you go backwards. Refreshing the squad over the last couple of years has not happened and we are regressing at an alarming rate. Walker, KDB ,Bernie and Stones as well as gundogan should have been replaced
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We are in a real mess now and it’s gonna be very difficult to sort this out in 4 windows let alone 2 and don’t forget if we are found guilty we could get a transfer ban which would probably cripple us . Make no mistake we have got major problems and pep will need to really pull this one off .
 
DM now that can rotate and play alongside Rodri.

Need to work out Fodens long term role here and then work on a KDB replacement. Talks of Muisala or Wirtz but could easily see Kev sign another year and Foden play through the middle as well.

Right back. Walker is done. He has been great for us I’ll never insult him like some. But we need to work out a succession plan here and take pressure of Rico.

I think a CB is needed in Jan to cover injuries and allow rotation. Stones is up for renewal. Dias/Ake/Akanji all coming off injuries as well and Gvardiol has been struggling but can’t rotate him.

We have a lot to do but the players could all have a great season next year. It’s the price of being the best for so many years. We are burnt out physically but also mentally, look at the constant barrage on this club. We could see 10 changes or 0 I wouldn’t be surprised with either.
 
Considering how well we do with players from the Bundesliga in attacking roles (Kevin, Sane, Gundogan), Wirtz is the marquee statement signing to replace Kevin that we need.

Wirtz and Foden working in the half spaces would be a dream to see.

Then with a supporting cast of defensive steel behind them (Buy Zubimendi, Ederson, and 3 Defenders to replace the aging guard), and we are perfectly set up for the next period.

That's about 6 players I'd like to see over the next 2 windows.
 
Nellies left peg said:
If you stand still you go backwards. Refreshing the squad over the last couple of years has not happened and we are regressing at an alarming rate. Walker, KDB ,Bernie and Stones as well as gundogan should have been replaced
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According to some posters it's massively disrespectful to name players who need replacing because of the part they've played in our recent successes. The bottom line is when your time's up, that's it. It's likely too late for this season but let's not make that mistake again by not doing what needs to be done. Refresh, rejuvenate, become great again.
 
Think we need to learn to take opportunities in the market as well as working to a defined strategy. We seem to be very fixed in our thinking which is good in many ways but would like us to respond to opportunities better.
 
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