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Last: 19 hrs ago by chjoak
Such a sick equalizer
In light of the Havertz situation this is a good refresher.
4 words stick out about ST - "Need 1 guy here."
The January "whiff" could prove costly. Getting nothing done now seems more dire than it did 2 weeks ago and creates a really big job in the summer.
Are we thinking 5 or more players?
4 words stick out about ST - "Need 1 guy here."
The January "whiff" could prove costly. Getting nothing done now seems more dire than it did 2 weeks ago and creates a really big job in the summer.
Are we thinking 5 or more players?
chjoak said:
The troublesome part of doing nothing in Jan is the number of additions we will need in the summer. As far as I know we don't have anyone in the academy that is ready to step up next season. Which means new additions need to come from the outside.....
GK - Need to replace Neto. Don't think any of the new u21s are really ready and they should be getting playing time in the academy or on loan. Hein has been good on loan but I don't see him being here long term due to his poor passing skills. Personally, I would target a vet FA.
FB - Likely good with White, Timber, Cala & MLS next season. Could add someone if MLS is given a shot in MF.
CB - Set for starters but think it is highly likely Kiwior leaves. Will need to add one to replace him. Could see us adding 2 younger guys that can also play FB so we have added depth in case of another rash of injuries.
MF - Partey & Jorge on expiring contracts. Need to replace both of them. Zubimendi appears to be coming. Think the 2nd comes in the form of a young right-footed LCM (Nypan?) with Rice & Merino as cover for 6.
W - Saka & Marti set, though many fans want a new LW with Marti retained as a super-sub. Sterling gone (kinda sheet anyway) and many believe Trossard may push for an exit for starting min elsewhere. Personally think Nwaneri becomes our defacto backup/rotation guy for both MO & Saka but that still leaves us needing a legit LW (immediate starter or atleast competition) and someone that can play multiple positions (ideally W & ST). Possible the multi position guy ends up Jesus but in all likelihood he is out till around Xmas.
ST - Havertz sends fans into an emotional rollercoaster at times but if you look at the numbers he is fine as our starter but our depth is terrible. Need 1 guy here.
Summary.....
Needs to replace known exits or long term injuries - GK, 2x DM/CM, W, ST
Potential needs to replace players many expect to leave - CB, W
Additions purely for better depth - CB or FB
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If you say you hate the state of politics in this nation and you don't get involved in it, you obviously don't hate the state of politics in this nation.
I get that there arent always great deals in Jan but our lack of ST/W enforcements in the summer and doing nothing in Jan puts us in a really tough spot. Extremely low chance we could win the league and with the tight numbers there is a chance we could be in a real fight to stay in top 4.
Mokbel says we are having a "3 player summer". Given our known exits, 3 players won't be enough. My assumption is that he is referring to 3 "big signings" and 2-4 smaller/young signings or reasonable FAs. If Mokbel is correct, we are planning to have the 3 main signings lined up before the summer window opens.
Mokbel says we are having a "3 player summer". Given our known exits, 3 players won't be enough. My assumption is that he is referring to 3 "big signings" and 2-4 smaller/young signings or reasonable FAs. If Mokbel is correct, we are planning to have the 3 main signings lined up before the summer window opens.
I agree with that. It sounds like we have 3 main targets and then there will be some smaller signings. There has to be.
Saw that general ideal elsewhere and think it would make sense. If healthy, I think we play Timber/White in the back 3 instead of Cala.
Another option I could see.... MO as a false 9 with Merino stepping into the MF.....
Trossard ------------ Nwaneri
--------------- MO ----------------
----- Rice --------- Merino -----
------------ Partey --------------
MLS -- Gabi - Saliba -- Timber
Another option I could see.... MO as a false 9 with Merino stepping into the MF.....
Trossard ------------ Nwaneri
--------------- MO ----------------
----- Rice --------- Merino -----
------------ Partey --------------
MLS -- Gabi - Saliba -- Timber
That's the option i saw as well. Merino and M as the forward mids with Rice and Partey holding. My gets more freedom to move forward through the middle.
I'm not sure I particularly want to see Odegaard playing as a False 9. I think I'd want Nwaneri there over Odegaard if that's what we come out with
So who you gonna play at RW? Sterling?
The advantage to MO at false 9 is that he gets to keep doing what he does now just more central. Then you have Rice/Merino rotate as the 2nd presser that also pushes forward as a target FW.
The advantage to MO at false 9 is that he gets to keep doing what he does now just more central. Then you have Rice/Merino rotate as the 2nd presser that also pushes forward as a target FW.
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