Depends what you want. In big games it would be Akanji, in lesser games Nunes.
I don't think not signing one is an option personally, Livramento fits in every way except being a very tough deal to get over the line.
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Depends what you want. In big games it would be Akanji, in lesser games Nunes.
I don't think not signing one is an option personally, Livramento fits in every way except being a very tough deal to get over the line.
Or after the CWC.Phase 2 - the offload, should start now.
Khusanov definitely for CL. Maybe keep Reis but not in CLAgreed although there is an argument that Reis and Khusanov be kept on to adapt but don't make the CL squad.
Isn't that Reijnders?Do we still need a box to box energetic midfielder or is it just getting silly now?
Nunes easily. With Rico as the backup. Nunes against every team. Rico in the cup games and against lesser teams or rotation.If we didn’t sign a right back who would you play there most?
Khusanov
Akanji
Rico
O’Reilly
Nunes
There is a lot of cover there!
I don't lika Akanji at all in the role. He is okay in defense and below average going forward. A net negative at RB in my opinion.
Yeah not arguing that it isn't right, technically all spot on.Yes sorry you're right so that makes the below correct I believe, in all honesty I think that puts some of the Jan signings more at risk. Unless we just don't register them for the CL group stages and give them 6 months in the league to adapt.
With those 3 coming in, that's a 7/10 window so far for me.
So that leaves a right back and a goalscoring attacker now and it gets 9's and 10's.
Livramento (unlikely) and 1 more.
25 man UEFA squad:
17 non-HG:
1) Ederson
2) Ortega
3) Dias
4) Gvardiol
5) Ait-Nouri
6) Rodri
7) Gonzalez
8) Reijnders
9) Cherki
10) Marmoush
11) Haaland
12) Doku
13) Bernardo
14) Akanji
15) Gundogan
16) Kovacic
17) Nunes
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18) Khusanov - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
19) Savinho - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
20) Bah - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
21) Reis - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
22) Echeverri - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
5 players too many. For the Champions League anyway.
HG Qualified/Club Trained/Association trainer - 8 of the 25 need to be HG:
23) 3rd Keeper - Bettinelli by the sounds of it. - Qualifies for A list. 1/8
24) Stones - Qualifies for A list. 2/8
25) Ake - Qualifies for A list. 3/8
26) Foden - Qualifies for A list. 4/8
27) Grealish - Qualifies for A list. 5/8
28) McAtee - Qualifies for A list. 6/8
29) Bobb - Qualifies for A list. 7/8
B list:
1) O'Reilly - Qualifies for U21 PL list.
2) Lewis - Qualifies for U21 PL list.
Not commenting on every player but you can see where it will be trimmed if we need to.
That's 31 players and I'm arguing for 2 more, so at least 7-9 of those won't be in the squad come August.
Just arguing I can't see us not registering three players in the CL that we signed for 90m+ (Savinho, Reis and Kushanov). Bah and Echeverri, maybe, but would expect them to be loaned instead.
I disagree it is the January signings that are 'at risk'. Think it is more likely we see the likes of Akanji and Gundogan leave, than the January lads. Time will tell.
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The answer looks simple on paper. Livramento in to the 8th position in HG quota. Nunes and of one Gundogan or Bernardo to move on freeing up two sports on the non-HG list. Khusanov and Savinho to take those two spots. The other three to go out on loan.Yes sorry you're right so that makes the below correct I believe, in all honesty I think that puts some of the Jan signings more at risk. Unless we just don't register them for the CL group stages and give them 6 months in the league to adapt.
With those 3 coming in, that's a 7/10 window so far for me.
So that leaves a right back and a goalscoring attacker now and it gets 9's and 10's.
Livramento (unlikely) and 1 more.
25 man UEFA squad:
17 non-HG:
1) Ederson
2) Ortega
3) Dias
4) Gvardiol
5) Ait-Nouri
6) Rodri
7) Gonzalez
8) Reijnders
9) Cherki
10) Marmoush
11) Haaland
12) Doku
13) Bernardo
14) Akanji
15) Gundogan
16) Kovacic
17) Nunes
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18) Khusanov - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
19) Savinho - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
20) Bah - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
21) Reis - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
22) Echeverri - Qualifies for U21 PL list, doesn't qualify for UEFA B list (2 years at club).
5 players too many. For the Champions League anyway.
HG Qualified/Club Trained/Association trainer - 8 of the 25 need to be HG:
23) 3rd Keeper - Bettinelli by the sounds of it. - Qualifies for A list. 1/8
24) Stones - Qualifies for A list. 2/8
25) Ake - Qualifies for A list. 3/8
26) Foden - Qualifies for A list. 4/8
27) Grealish - Qualifies for A list. 5/8
28) McAtee - Qualifies for A list. 6/8
29) Bobb - Qualifies for A list. 7/8
B list:
1) O'Reilly - Qualifies for U21 PL list.
2) Lewis - Qualifies for U21 PL list.
Not commenting on every player but you can see where it will be trimmed if we need to.
That's 31 players and I'm arguing for 2 more, so at least 7-9 of those won't be in the squad come August.
I'd also let Akanji go and keep Reis around but we know pep loves his experienced players
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Can someone please tell me if we’ve actually signed anyone yet? As in they’ve put pen to paper?
No one has been announced yet. But the regular insuder reporters believe 3 are in the bagCan someone please tell me if we’ve actually signed anyone yet? As in they’ve put pen to paper?
Yeah not arguing that it isn't right, technically all spot on.
Just arguing I can't see us not registering three players in the CL that we signed for 90m+ (Savinho, Reis and Kushanov). Bah and Echeverri, maybe, but would expect them to be loaned instead.
I disagree it is the January signings that are 'at risk'. Think it is more likely we see the likes of Akanji and Gundogan leave, than the January lads. Time will tell.
I just can't see him leaving Akanji out over the young lads. It'll take a good offer for him to go imo, probably more than we paid. I think Khusanov will get into the 17, not sure Reis will though.
The answer looks simple on paper. Livramento in to the 8th position in HG quota. Nunes and of one Gundogan or Bernardo to move on freeing up two sports on the non-HG list. Khusanov and Savinho to take those two spots. The other three to go out on loan.
I'd also let Akanji go and keep Reis around but we know pep loves his experienced players
Yeah as you say:
I think Bah and Echeverri will go on loan.
I think 2 of Nunes, Kovacic or Gundogan will be sold, I think we keep Bernardo. That gets Khusanov and Savinho into the squad, well based on my layout.
Livramento just looks a no brainer on paper, except for the money he's going to cost.
See how Bobb does at the CWC but I'd be inclined to get 1 more attacker, homegrown would be easier or we'd need to sell another.
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Nunes does have a bozo in him though.Nunes easily. With Rico as the backup. Nunes against every team. Rico in the cup games and against lesser teams or rotation.
I don't lika Akanji at all in the role. He is okay in defense and below average going forward. A net negative at RB in my opinion.
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Was it MGW or Reijnders or both? I’ve lost my way with them all!Isn't that Reijnders?
Surely O’Reilly can fill that role.Do we still need a box to box energetic midfielder or is it just getting silly now?
Agree. But he is a net positive. Fast, tackles, attacks over the top, has a good cross, and has improved tremendously defensively.Nunes does have a bozo in him though.
Also i think once he becomes more confident he is the starting RB, he'll start playing even more expansively.
Livramento and Vanderson are the only 2 fullbacks I'll take over him. Everyone else is about same level or inferior IMHO
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Slim to no chance, Pep puts him in midfield this earlySurely O’Reilly can fill that role.
Agree. But he is a net positive. Fast, tackles, attacks over the tip, has a good cross, and has improved tremendously defensively.
Also i think once he becomes more confident he is the starting RB, he'll start playing even more expensively.
Livramento and Vanderson are the only 2 fullbacks I'll take over him. Everyone else is about same level or inferior IMHO
Although he did well at RB, he is nowhere near good enough in the long term.
There must he some poor right fullbacks in this country and throughout the world if they are not better than Nunes in that position .Agree. But he is a net positive. Fast, tackles, attacks over the tip, has a good cross, and has improved tremendously defensively.
Also i think once he becomes more confident he is the starting RB, he'll start playing even more expensively.
Livramento and Vanderson are the only 2 fullbacks I'll take over him. Everyone else is about same level or inferior IMHO
I could name 10 in the English league's, whether they are available is another matter.
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Why?Slim to no chance, Pep puts him in midfield this early
He's not a left back, but Pep played him there.
The lad's shown he's got talent to play in the team. I can see him spotting minutes at both LB and LM next season.
You're probably right, but I'd rather go with him than spend £80-£90 million on MGW.Slim to no chance, Pep puts him in midfield this early