Well that escalated quickly
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Cech, Leno, Martinez; Bellern, Kolasinac, Chambers, Holding, Mustafi, Sokratis, Mavropanos, Osei-Tutu; Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Guendouzi, Smith Rowe, Willock, Ramsey, Mkhitaryan, zil, Nelson, Iwobi; Nketiah, Lucas, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
Hmmmm....wangus12 said:
Here is the team list for the players that traveled to Dublin for the match against Chelsea today.Quote:
Cech, Leno, Martinez; Bellern, Kolasinac, Chambers, Holding, Mustafi, Sokratis, Mavropanos, Osei-Tutu; Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Guendouzi, Smith Rowe, Willock, Ramsey, Mkhitaryan, zil, Nelson, Iwobi; Nketiah, Lucas, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
Monreal was our best defender last year, I can't see how we would sell him when our depth is already not greatchjoak said:Hmmmm....wangus12 said:
Here is the team list for the players that traveled to Dublin for the match against Chelsea today.Quote:
Cech, Leno, Martinez; Bellern, Kolasinac, Chambers, Holding, Mustafi, Sokratis, Mavropanos, Osei-Tutu; Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Guendouzi, Smith Rowe, Willock, Ramsey, Mkhitaryan, zil, Nelson, Iwobi; Nketiah, Lucas, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
- If Lucas is with the team then the Fiorentina rumors may be crap
- Xhaka, Torreira, Lichtsteiner & Welbeck not back/ready to participate yet. Don't see that as positive for Welbeck. He has a higher work rate (pressing) then Perez but Perez is far more skilled.
- Where is Nacho? wrote of the Sociedad rumors but find it odd that he isn't playing this preseason. Maybe Emery is looking to get younger/faster at LB.
Tend to agree. However I find it interesting that a vet player that wasn't participating in the WC is not involved in preseason matches with a new coach. Only explanation I can think of is injury or being sold.gougler08 said:Monreal was our best defender last year, I can't see how we would sell him when our depth is already not greatchjoak said:Hmmmm....wangus12 said:
Here is the team list for the players that traveled to Dublin for the match against Chelsea today.Quote:
Cech, Leno, Martinez; Bellern, Kolasinac, Chambers, Holding, Mustafi, Sokratis, Mavropanos, Osei-Tutu; Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Guendouzi, Smith Rowe, Willock, Ramsey, Mkhitaryan, zil, Nelson, Iwobi; Nketiah, Lucas, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
- If Lucas is with the team then the Fiorentina rumors may be crap
- Xhaka, Torreira, Lichtsteiner & Welbeck not back/ready to participate yet. Don't see that as positive for Welbeck. He has a higher work rate (pressing) then Perez but Perez is far more skilled.
- Where is Nacho? wrote of the Sociedad rumors but find it odd that he isn't playing this preseason. Maybe Emery is looking to get younger/faster at LB.
Did he? Guessed I missed where he made Spain's squad.wangus12 said:
Nacho did go to the World Cup and reported back on Monday with Xhaka, Lich and Torreira. Only player not back is Welbeck since England advanced all the way to the semi's.
Xhaka started to come on at the end of last season. With better coaching (Emery & his MF coach) and a more defined scheme I think we end up seeing the Xhaka that we all expected when he signed. Duzy shows a ton of potential but if Xhaka can continue to improve his play I think he is safe for atleast a year.wangus12 said:
If anyone needs to be worried, its Xhaka because Guendouzi has looked fantastic in that deep role so far.
I love Rambo, but I know he has said in the past he'd like to play abroad. If we get Dembele for Rambo + cash, I'd be happy.Quote:
D & E is the sell Ramsey and buy a winger scenario. I added Dembele because he is the biggest current rumor. Slot in whomever you like. For me this lineup makes since. Younger/faster winger capable of pressing and everyone else in a position where they are most effective (with the potential exception of PAE on the wing in E)
I think I might be ecstatic depending on how much cash. The other bonus to this scenario is flexibility.wangus12 said:I love Rambo, but I know he has said in the past he'd like to play abroad. If we get Dembele for Rambo + cash, I'd be happy.Quote:
D & E is the sell Ramsey and buy a winger scenario. I added Dembele because he is the biggest current rumor. Slot in whomever you like. For me this lineup makes since. Younger/faster winger capable of pressing and everyone else in a position where they are most effective (with the potential exception of PAE on the wing in E)