Real cannot fit Kroos, Modric, Isco, James into the same team behind Bale Ronaldo and Benzema. Trying to fit them all in is basically the root of all their problems.
They need a proper defensive midfielder like Casemiro too or they are completely hapless in defence - That's what cost Benitez his job, he bottled it and dropped Casemiro for the star names in the clasico and got spanked.
So Casemiro has to play, Modric has to play because he's by far their best central midfield option, probably their best player this season after the Keeper, and that leaves 1 spot for Kroos, Isco or James.
Recently the fans have been getting a bit pissed off with him, in their system he's seen as a luxury player, he's not as good as an attacking force as the real number 10's and he can't defend like Modric or Casemiro, so he's just an imbetween guy.
He's not a luxury player for Pep though because of how smart he is on the ball. No one played more games than Kroos in Pep's first season at Bayern, and he raves and raves about him in Pep Confidential.
His Ideal formation in that first year seemed to be Lahm as pivot, with Kroos and Thiago ahead.
Real cannot fit Kroos, Modric, Isco, James into the same team behind Bale Ronaldo and Benzema. Trying to fit them all in is basically the root of all their problems.
They need a proper defensive midfielder like Casemiro too or they are completely hapless in defence - That's what cost Benitez his job, he bottled it and dropped Casemiro for the star names in the clasico and got spanked.
So Casemiro has to play, Modric has to play because he's by far their best central midfield option, probably their best player this season after the Keeper, and that leaves 1 spot for Kroos, Isco or James.
Recently the fans have been getting a bit pissed off with him, in their system he's seen as a luxury player, he's not as good as an attacking force as the real number 10's and he can't defend like Modric or Casemiro, so he's just an imbetween guy.
He's not a luxury player for Pep though because of how smart he is on the ball. No one played more games than Kroos in Pep's first season at Bayern, and he raves and raves about him in Pep Confidential.
His Ideal formation in that first year seemed to be Lahm as pivot, with Kroos and Thiago ahead.
Well going by that thinking, the purchase of Kroos to join Gundogan will negate Pogba, no?Real cannot fit Kroos, Modric, Isco, James into the same team behind Bale Ronaldo and Benzema. Trying to fit them all in is basically the root of all their problems.
They need a proper defensive midfielder like Casemiro too or they are completely hapless in defence - That's what cost Benitez his job, he bottled it and dropped Casemiro for the star names in the clasico and got spanked.
So Casemiro has to play, Modric has to play because he's by far their best central midfield option, probably their best player this season after the Keeper, and that leaves 1 spot for Kroos, Isco or James.
Recently the fans have been getting a bit pissed off with him, in their system he's seen as a luxury player, he's not as good as an attacking force as the real number 10's and he can't defend like Modric or Casemiro, so he's just an imbetween guy.
He's not a luxury player for Pep though because of how smart he is on the ball. No one played more games than Kroos in Pep's first season at Bayern, and he raves and raves about him in Pep Confidential.
His Ideal formation in that first year seemed to be Lahm as pivot, with Kroos and Thiago ahead.
Didn't Pep fallout with Kroos?
Not sure pal, but perhaps I could direct you towards Manuel Pellegreni's new book, Carry On BonyAny ideas on most up to date football wise & published book on Pep & his thinking?
he can't defend like Modric, so he's just an imbetween guy.
Kroos - 25 appearances, 41 tackles, 35 interceptions, 12 clearances, 1 block
Modric - 26 appearances, 30 tackles, 50 interceptions, 7 clearances, 3 blocks
The amount they both offer defensively is basically identical
A perfect illustration of how stats don't show anything. You only need to watch some real Madrid games to see Kroos isn't a defensive presence.
Agree. Unless we kept Fernando there's no play you could play Gundogan and Kroos in the same midfield.
I agree. They would play the same role in a Pep system. It'd be like playing Pogba and Yaya in the same setup. We need to keep in mind with these eventual signings that players need to be brought in to create balance in the system. We can't just go after any great players just because they're great.
Agree. Unless we kept Fernando there's no play you could play Gundogan and Kroos in the same midfield.
Any ideas on most up to date football wise & published book on Pep & his thinking?
Disagree, if Pep can play Thiago and Kroos together then he can play Kroos and Gundogan together with a pivot if he wants to.
Any ideas on most up to date football wise & published book on Pep & his thinking?
Mohamed Bouhafsi @mohamedbouhafsi 18m18 minutes ago
#Kroos in talks with PSG ! And he is in Guardiola's shortlist at City and Manchesrer United are willing to offer €50M for him ! #RMCsport
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