United 2016/17

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Plain Speaking said:
The rags seem to have gone for a smaller number of high quality additions, at least 3 of which will strengthen their starting 11.
Ibrahimovic scored 50 goals last season, albeit in a lesser league. I would expect him to get 20+ in the PL, huge and physically strong he will thrive in the PL. Mkhitaryan is a class act, 2016 Budesliga players' player of the year, he will bolster their midfield and provide more goals. Bailey is a powerful CB who strengthens their squad defensively. Pogba has been our target for a good while to replace Yaya, another quality midfield addition.

We have purchased a number of young players, with potential, but who will take time to develop. Moreno, out on loan. Jesus, excellent prospect, hopefully joining us in January. Zinchenko, seems raw, probably also out on loan, Sane a good prospect but inconsistent.
Gundogan is top quality, our best signing, but his injury record is a concern. If we can keep him fit he will make a difference.
IMO Nolito seems a squad signing, possibly replacing Navas? He seems lacking in pace, but with better passing and finishing.

Overall I feel the rags have added the stronger players for the coming season. Maybe we can get at least another top quality signing before the window closes?
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I'm glad we haven't added their players.
 
Plain Speaking said:
The rags seem to have gone for a smaller number of high quality additions, at least 3 of which will strengthen their starting 11.
Ibrahimovic scored 50 goals last season, albeit in a lesser league. I would expect him to get 20+ in the PL, huge and physically strong he will thrive in the PL. Mkhitaryan is a class act, 2016 Budesliga players' player of the year, he will bolster their midfield and provide more goals. Bailey is a powerful CB who strengthens their squad defensively. Pogba has been our target for a good while to replace Yaya, another quality midfield addition.

We have purchased a number of young players, with potential, but who will take time to develop. Moreno, out on loan. Jesus, excellent prospect, hopefully joining us in January. Zinchenko, seems raw, probably also out on loan, Sane a good prospect but inconsistent.
Gundogan is top quality, our best signing, but his injury record is a concern. If we can keep him fit he will make a difference.
IMO Nolito seems a squad signing, possibly replacing Navas? He seems lacking in pace, but with better passing and finishing.

Overall I feel the rags have added the stronger players for the coming season. Maybe we can get at least another top quality signing before the window closes?
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How many of theirs would get into our first team?
 
mosssideblue said:
How many of theirs would get into our first team?
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I assume you mean how many of their new signings this summer would get into our first team?

Difficult to say, depends on the formation/style etc. I would think Pogba and Mkhitaryan would be in contention to start. Ibra would probably not play for Pep, but most PL defenders would probably fear Sergio and Ibra equally?

You could also ask how many of our new signings would break into their first team?
At present I suggest only Gundogan would be pushing for a start, assuming he was fit. Maybe Sane on bench?
 
Plain Speaking said:
I assume you mean how many of their new signings this summer would get into our first team?

Difficult to say, depends on the formation/style etc. I would think Pogba and Mkhitaryan would be in contention to start. Ibra would probably not play for Pep, but most PL defenders would probably fear Sergio and Ibra equally?

You could also ask how many of our new signings would break into their first team?
At present I suggest only Gundogan would be pushing for a start, assuming he was fit. Maybe Sane on bench?
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I'd wait & have a look at their team in action if I was you.

First half v Galatasaray, they looked like us last season v Liverpool
 
Plain Speaking said:
I assume you mean how many of their new signings this summer would get into our first team?

Difficult to say, depends on the formation/style etc. I would think Pogba and Mkhitaryan would be in contention to start. Ibra would probably not play for Pep, but most PL defenders would probably fear Sergio and Ibra equally?

You could also ask how many of our new signings would break into their first team?
At present I suggest only Gundogan would be pushing for a start, assuming he was fit. Maybe Sane on bench?
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No. use their best line up (include Pogba if you wish) into our best line up
 
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