Txiki Begiristain set to leave role at end of season - OFFICIAL

[Mcfc1.9.8.0]

Another issue if he is leaving is that not only would we want to keep that quite as long as possible but so will his replacements club.

Alonso looks to be the favorite for me.

Yea I agree with all that my only worry is if Madrid Give Ancelottie the sack

 

[ShedDweller]

Don’t agree with Lewis and think Stones will stay though probably not extend. We’ll need a new right back, 2 midfielders.
The 10 is a tricky one, if like Alvarez they are more second striker than KDB 10 then don’t think it works. If they are more KDB 10 then they need to be a goal scorer as well as creator maybe capable of playing as false 9, that player may exist but not sure who he is.
Problem is lack of goals from our wide options and midfield, yesterday and sporting we’d have won if we’d scored more when on top. Even Bernardo has never scored as many as he should for a player with some great finishes.We expected Gundogan to contribute but he seems to have lost that ability.

I think Gundo and Bernardo have been massively affected by the loss of Rodri. Both of them are spending so much time putting fires out in the gaps that Rodro normally covers has made it impossible for both of them to get up the pitch.

We've relied on Savinho but the jury's out with him. Mahrez was annoying at times but there was a lot of good quality end product.

 

[Keeper!]

Yea I agree with all that my only worry is if Madrid Give Ancelottie the sack

I think Alonso would choose us, he is smart, he knows there is so much baggage at Madrid, he is still learning his trade and we are the perfect place for him and he will be well supported in every possible way.

Pep is a huge admirer of his to go with it, and the cherry to go on top of the cake could be he would ensure we get Wirtz.

 

[Keeper!]

I think Gundo and Bernardo have been massively affected by the loss of Rodri. Both of them are spending so much time putting fires out in the gaps that Rodro normally covers has made it impossible for both of them to get up the pitch.

We've relied on Savinho but the jury's out with him. Mahrez was annoying at times but there was a lot of good quality end product.

"I think Gundo and Bernardo have been massively affected by the loss of Rodri. "

Overthinking it, it's not helped but those two are both knackered, little Bernardo has been abused by us for a long time, so many miles in those little legs of his.

Gundo sadly should not have come back but I understand why he did.

 

[ShedDweller]

The other thing that occurred to me yesterday was just how lightweight we looked in midfield. Rodri is huge and offers a physical presence that none of the others can do.

When Brighton brought on that monster in MF yesterday he bullied us throughout the second half. Thats what we need as cover for Rodri.

Tchouaméni from Real might be a January option. He's out of favour there. He'd would be expensive but exactly what we need.​

 

[Keeper!]

The other thing that occurred to me yesterday was just how lightweight we looked in midfield. Rodri is huge and offers a physical presence that none of the others can do.

When Brighton brought on that monster in MF yesterday he bullied us throughout the second half. Thats what we need as cover for Rodri.

Tchouaméni from Real might be a January option. He's out of favour there. He'd would be expensive but exactly what we need.​

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Tchouaméni"​

Huge question marks about him, he looked a proper baller but has not lived up to the hype but again Madrid is a toxic club to some players amd they can't handle it.

 

[ShedDweller]

Yeah, agreed but worth a risk I think.

I almost convinced myself Pogba was worth a go but no...

 

[blue ranger]

I think Gundo and Bernardo have been massively affected by the loss of Rodri. Both of them are spending so much time putting fires out in the gaps that Rodro normally covers has made it impossible for both of them to get up the pitch.

We've relied on Savinho but the jury's out with him. Mahrez was annoying at times but there was a lot of good quality end product.

Gundo’s problem is he literally can’t run. Never had any pace but you can see now why Barca were happy to let him go.

 

[blueparrot]

Yeah, agreed but worth a risk I think.

I almost convinced myself Pogba was worth a go but no...

Would we buy him next summer if Rodri wasn’t injured? If the answer is no, and I think it is, then the answer is no for January.

 

[Keeper!]

Gundo’s problem is he literally can’t run. Never had any pace but you can see now why Barca were happy to let him go.

Barca ,may get slaughtered for saying this but my word they have done well to get rid at no cost.

They look a proper side this season, superb young hungry side, take note City execs.