We’ve spent over £200mil replacing the fullbacks and we still don’t have a designated LB. Agreed on the plan B though. A physical striker who can do something with all these crosses, and some pure pace for counters. We had that with Sané, Sterling, Walker and Agüero 2 years ago, but it’s seemed to die a death.Pep didn't inherit the best squad in the league when he joined mate.
We still had the likes of Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna, Fernando, Iheanacho, jesus Navas, I think the rags squad was on a par if not better.
I agree with you as regards Foden and to some extent Garcia, both need to be trusted and played in the first team.
We need a plan B n C, I wouldn't mind getting a Dzeko type striker, Passing out from the back may have run its cycle, who knows.
Disagree we have Ederson , Walker , Laporte , Mahrez , Bernardo , KDB , Sterling , Aguero , Jesus , Sane , Gundogan , Rodri ,thats twelve players who would walk into most teams in europe , a centre back , left back and another defensive minded midfield player is required , we also have Garcia and Foden who will make an impact in the next couple of seasons
We need three quality players , to replace Merlin , Otto and Dinho , a derby defeat doesnt make our squad of players a europa league team.
It doesn't, but losing to Norwich and Wolves and drawing with a shit Newcastle team needs considerable improvement on. We can't lose another 3 or 4 games the way Leicester and Chelsea are playing, not to mention Spuds will probably improve now they've got Mourinho. Not saying we won't make top 4 but we'll have to pull our finger out and improve our defence and finishing chances created if we're to stay there.
I agree with this. 50% of our problems are down to poor defending which is surely down to injury.100% agree regarding finishing chances , we are going through a sticky spell no doubt , but its a bit dramatic to contemplate our club not finishing in the top four , looking the way Leicester are playing right now , we will be third at worst and when the Champs league resumes in February and our injury situation improves a crack at Big Ears is definitely on the cards , glass half full , and all that :)
We’ve spent over £200mil replacing the fullbacks and we still don’t have a designated LB. Agreed on the plan B though. A physical striker who can do something with all these crosses, and some pure pace for counters. We had that with Sané, Sterling, Walker and Agüero 2 years ago, but it’s seemed to die a death.
I agree with this. 50% of our problems are down to poor defending which is surely down to injury.
Absolutely , losing Laporte for 75% of the season is the equivalent of that Dutch geezer missing 6 months of the Dippers season. It would make a massive difference to the title race.