We've got enough....

[PrezIke]

Do you really think we aren't doing everything we can to beat them? we don't change the way we play for 2 games a season,i think that is the point

No no, definitely not. I would never suggest that.

It just came across to me that some posters sounded rather dismissive of the prospect of losing to this "bogey team," where those expressing concern are being labeled as having some kind of insecurity about them, the same club that is arguably our biggest challenger next season, who are also set up to cause us significant problems.

I was just claiming that maybe we should be careful about writing them off as not something to worry too much about and something we can "fix" outside of some tactical changes, or sprinkling magic fairy dust on us before traveling to Anfield to shake off the jitters - that City as a club can do to thwart this problem whilst still maintaining the tactical system that we have found so successful against most other teams and suits the rest of our players.

 

[lasereyes]

I agree with all that but I’m saying to combat Liverpool’s system we have to make sacrifices elsewhere and in the long run it’s not worth it. Pep even says he knows that Liverpool has the perfect system to beat us but that we won’t change. It’s not arrogance, far from it. Liverpool don’t up their game for City it’s just the way they play. Liverpool are easily our main rivals. I wanted Fabinho and VVD for us.

This is the same Liverpool we beat 8-4 on aggregate in the league last year? And would quite likely beaten in the CL with halfway decent ref'ing?

 

[wolfie1988]

Apart from another DM what exactly are we missing?

I think we are two light in that deeper role. We need horses for courses and options that our current squad don't offer. I'd be happy enough with one for now but that one is essential.

Also think that we are light at centre forward. Aguero hasn't been durable for an entire season in six and Jesús has had a couple of nasty injuries in his 18 months here. We can talk about playing false 9s but there is no substitute for having an out and out prolific goalscorer.

 

[adelaideblue]

hard to attract a CF of the required quality knowing that they would spend a large part of the season on the bench. surely its a role to develop a young player.

 

[Dax777]

I think we are two light in that deeper role. We need horses for courses and options that our current squad don't offer. I'd be happy enough with one for now but that one is essential.

Also think that we are light at centre forward. Aguero hasn't been durable for an entire season in six and Jesús has had a couple of nasty injuries in his 18 months here. We can talk about playing false 9s but there is no substitute for having an out and out prolific goalscorer.

So you are suggesting we get a prolific striker and stash him deep on the bench on the off chance that both Aguero and Jesus are injured?

 

[Bpughh]

So you are suggesting we get a prolific striker and stash him deep on the bench on the off chance that both Aguero and Jesus are injured?

Rather bank on sterling, sane, mahrez, bernardo or brahim. We can be flexible and still win

 

[City_Sean]

My only concern is the state of our XI for our opening game of the season.

Arden are tough with a new manager bounce, and we have no Fernandinho, KDB, Kompany, and maybe Jesus. It's not ideal.

 

[richards30]

My only concern is the state of our XI for our opening game of the season.

Arden are tough with a new manager bounce, and we have no Fernandinho, KDB, Kompany, and maybe Jesus. It's not ideal.

I think everyone will be back to be honest mate

 

[chesterguy]

We have NOT got enough, we struggled last season vs high press that hampered our progress in CL. I really doubt Mahrez gives us enough depth to compete in all four competitions. We cant now say we have enough after spending months after Fred and then Jorginho. Dont let the narrative "we are still strong" affect your thinking. Every competitor has made themselves stronger. Pool are back in for Fekir, possibly their fourth of the season. Their mid at the moment looks really solid.

Really!!! We lost to Liverpool due to two MAJOR refereeing decisions. We won the league at a canter and we have added the PFA player of the year from 2 seasons ago have Pep at the helm and suddenly we have not got enough

There are alot of people on here getting their knickers in a twist about Liverpool. Just because they have bought alot of players doesnt make them a good team not every player that looks good abroad will be great in the PL and they may not gel so lets concentrate on our team and bring it on!!!

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

We have NOT got enough, we struggled last season vs high press that hampered our progress in CL. I really doubt Mahrez gives us enough depth to compete in all four competitions. We cant now say we have enough after spending months after Fred and then Jorginho. Dont let the narrative "we are still strong" affect your thinking. Every competitor has made themselves stronger. Pool are back in for Fekir, possibly their fourth of the season. Their mid at the moment looks really solid.

Are you a JCL, or just a spoilt brat?