The Squad planning thread

First team
GK
RB Dias Gvardiol LB
Rodri
González CM
Foden Haaland Marmoush

2nd Team
Ortega
Nunes Khusanov Akanji O'Reilly
Kovacic
Bernardo Lewis
Savinho Bobb Etcheverri

That means finding new homes for
Stones Ake Grealish Gundogan McAtee Walker Phillips and Doku.

I agree you could argue that Savinho should leave instead of Doku but as he's younger and in my view more versatile he stays. I know Bobb and Etche are not strikers but they need to be in and around the first team pressuring Foden and Marmoush.


A squad of 23
 
its a Barm said:
Pep says he wants a smaller squad fare enough but we also need 4 or 5 players coming in, so are we getting rid of 6 or 7 players doesn't add up to me.
O and I ain't moaning it's just an observation
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Out: KDB, Grealish, McAtee, Kova, Stones, Gundo is 6 right off the bat, wouldnt be shocked with that. even without the keepers.
 
bluemc said:
Ake has been at times a very good player. But never world class, that's a very high bar that he's never reached. I'm not disrespecting the guy but world class is for the truly elite.

Quite a claim that Khus WILL be world class. What have we seen to suggest that so far?
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Well defensively he's brave, quick and saved more experienced defenders bacon. If he can improve his distribution then he'll be some player.
 
Bluemoon has risen said:
I'm not convinced Reis will be ready next season. He's only 19 and not typically what Pep uses at CB
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Look around,players even younger are doing so well.
This age stuff is now getting ridiculous, good luck attracting younger players with this attitude
Don’t blame players if they leave for other teams and perform well at their age bcoz somehow we couldn’t give them chance
 
King Jay said:
Khusanov has 1 thing that sets him apart from 9/10 CB‘s. Athleticism and pace. You can’t learn that. You either are or you are not. Everything else is attainable. By the right coach he will reach a very good level. His passing can and will improve.
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Walker being a prime example of this. Not surprised that Khusa did a decent job on Vinicius
 
dhruvblue said:
Look around,players even younger are doing so well.
This age stuff is now getting ridiculous, good luck attracting younger players with this attitude
Don’t blame players if they leave for other teams and perform well at their age bcoz somehow we couldn’t give them chance
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Do you think Pep will use Reis alot next season?
 
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Can see something like this for next season, based off of the set up from last night. would expect a few off of here to still leave. Just unsure of who.
Ins:
MGW, Reijnders, New Goalkeeper & Back up, New Left Back and Right Back

Definite Outs:
KDB, Mcatee, Walker, Grealish, Ederson (although would be great if he stayed)

Loans:
Echeverri, Reis

Possible departures:
Stones, Ake, Akanji (can see any of these 3 leaving)

Personally think Stonesy staying may be likely due to being in the final year of his deal, homegrown necessity and lack of suitors.

Gundo, Kova, Bernardo (again can see any of these leaving)

Think kova has had the best season of the three, but with rodris return and Nico G may become surpless, Gundo I cant see going after only just returning, having triggered the extension and the possibility of plans for coaching role post next season. Unsure on Bernardo; again last year of contract.

Possible Loans:
Khusanov (wouldn't agree with it but it wouldn't surprise me)
Rico (possible view to come back the following season as an 8, cant see him getting much game time next season and if he's to have a future at the club it'll be in the middle IMO)

Think the squad isnt all that far off, 4/5 major additions.
Looking forward to what the summer brings. Still a guessing game as of right now, just hope we get the business done early.
 
Gaz (FMwkdsoul) said:
Im leaning on Stones and Akanji going tbh, depending how far along in fitness and English Khusanov is but changes from day to day right now. (and assuming LB+RB are added to the mix)
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Please don’t lean on John Boy, you will injure him .
On a more serious note I hope we keep Kova. Too many want him shifted when he’s a very good squad player for rotation and domestic cups.
 
robbieh said:
First team
GK
RB Dias Gvardiol LB
Rodri
González CM
Foden Haaland Marmoush

2nd Team
Ortega
Nunes Khusanov Akanji O'Reilly
Kovacic
Bernardo Lewis
Savinho Bobb Etcheverri

That means finding new homes for
Stones Ake Grealish Gundogan McAtee Walker Phillips and Doku.

I agree you could argue that Savinho should leave instead of Doku but as he's younger and in my view more versatile he stays. I know Bobb and Etche are not strikers but they need to be in and around the first team pressuring Foden and Marmoush.


A squad of 23
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That second XI is shit.
 
17 is the limit of non-homegrown right? In which case I just can’t see all the English lads being shipped out this summer, aside from Walker and Philips
 
With the rumours (And only rumours at the moment) of what the dippers and arse are looking to do and our current rumours, are we getting further away if all things happen for all clubs that the links are strongest for?
 
richards30 said:
With the rumours (And only rumours at the moment) of what the dippers and arse are looking to do and our current rumours, are we getting further away if all things happen for all clubs that the links are strongest for?
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we were linked with Neves and Barcola last month, rumours mean nothing.
 
the team need be around diaz-rodri-haalnd.

rodri
marmosh halland
and other 3 in midfield-attack.
 
richards30 said:
With the rumours (And only rumours at the moment) of what the dippers and arse are looking to do and our current rumours, are we getting further away if all things happen for all clubs that the links are strongest for?
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The word rumours says it all. Let's see who they end up with. Also, who they get rid off to make room.
 
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