Based on the various info I have gleamed about his tactics, this is how I see things shaking out for our roster...
4-3-3 formation
----------- ST ------------
LW -------------------RW
---- DLP ------- CM ----
----------- DM ------------
LB --- CB --- CB --- RB
----------- GK -------------
or
----------- ST ------------
LW -------------------RW
----------- CM ------------
---- DLP ------- DM ----
LB --- CB --- CB --- RB
----------- GK -------------
ST - PAE, Laca, Welbeck
LW - Miki, PAE, Iwobi, Welbeck
RW - Ozil, Iwobi, Nelson, Welbeck
DLP - Xhaka, Wilshire, Iwobi
CM - Ramsey, AMN, Iwobi
DM - ElNeny
RB - Bellerin
LB - Nacho, Kola
CB - Mustafi, Chambers, Holding, Mavropanos
GK - Cech, Ospina
Thoughts
- ST is in decent shape. Personally I would like to keep Laca around for another season to see what he can accomplish in a new scheme. Really want Welbeck replaced with a younger option with better touch that can more effectively play W.
- W is in pretty good shape.
- In midfield he likes to play a sitter DM, a 6/8 hybrid (deep lying playmaker that occasionally ventures forward) and a 8/10 hybrid.
- I think DLP & CM are actually in good shape. Need to give those 2 spots a season to see if they can adjust to the new system. I think Xhaka (DLP) & Ramsey (8/10 hybrid) will be a good pairing for Emery as long as he can help correct some of their habits.
- DM needs another player badly. I think ElNeny has potential but we A) can't go with just 1 player and B) need a quality starter.
- CB is obviously an issue. I'd be willing to give Mustafi a chance next to a veteran CB with a track record for directing the back line. Not opposed to replacing him either. If we have 2 healthy vet starters, I think we will be ok with the 3 young-uns as backups.
- LB is in good shape for next season but we desperately need a backup RB to challenge Bellerin and provide depth fro EL & FA cup.
- We could stick with our current GK tandem if we had to but it would be really nice to upgrade Ospina and move Cech to the backup role.
Short version...
Needs - 1 DM, 1-2 CB, RB
Wants - GK, ST/W