On the field, the make up of the squad will be interesting to watch, especially now in light of recent events. Perhaps not so much of a fire sale as was previously reported. Still have to get that wage bill down though...I imagine a few loans will be worked out...Todibo, Kilman etc.
I suppose what it does mean is we can afford to be a bit more flexible in terms of conditions, add ons etc.
Couple years back his pizza chart was almost identical to Kroos
I think all parties would be happy with this, especially if wrapped up before the end of the month.
Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott are no Vitinha and João Neves. Plus the EPL is a lot more demanding physically and mentally week in, week out than the farmers league.
Kobbie has gotten stronger in the last two seasons. I remember seeing Gravenburch bully him not that long ago, think it was under Ten haag. He's muscled up since then though.
Yes, no, maybe, I don't knooooooow
I'd say the big issue will be chance creation with those as all of their passing is pretty unspectacular. Physically and generally all round, we'd have a unrecognisable midfield that can all carry the ball at a top level and some very decent ball winners. Maybe that will be functional enough to let Bruno just do his thing and not worry too much about being countered on. Hard to tell exactly what the plan is, but it will be way better than what we had.
You think passing and creativity would be lacking under Fernandes and Scott?
If that's the case then why do we even hire data analysts? Even a 13 year old kid who watch the EPL could come out with those names. I read your explanation about the Anderson deal. Please let me ask? What's your conspiracy theory behind hiring Amorim despite knowing fully well that his system required an overhaul of the squad which would cost far more then we can afford? What's your theory behind waiting for Ashworth (who cost us money to get him out of his Newcastle contract) and then sacking him? What was the plan behind giving ETH a contract extension and then sack him? Or could there be an easier explanation for this ie they are a bit clueless? Let's face it these guys were hired by INEOS ie a company whom last year nearly got OGC Nice relegated and got Lausanne relegated many many times. Oh wait, maybe that was the plan all along! Wow
Must say, enjoyed reading this morning's bedwetting, certainly entertaining.
Way higher, we're already >140 pages for a player we aren't going to sign.
Hard to tell, they're not really playing under the instructions I think that can prove one way or the other. I hope so, I've seen flashes from both, but wouldn't say they are extremely good at progressing the ball.
That's good, but in think Cases role was more crashing the box than really being on the ball. But that's a good sign in a better team it should go up if he's at least comparable.
I did mean that in a progressive passing sense. Not Bruno like but hopefully a bit more cutting edge and not just the main threat be carrying the ball. You're right though, being more controlled in possession should in itself yield better options.
Fernandes specifically is very very good in this department.
Howson credibility has took a huge hit with that clickbait video, glad I wasn't suckered in by it. I am fully expecting it to take a couple of bids to get this over the line.
What credibility .
We have a slow defence that can't push up the pitch, our technical level and ball retention is miles behind PSG throughout the team, our front 4 turnover the ball for fun, we don't have Luis Enrique as our coach, and we play in the toughest most physical league in the world.
Not a single one of the starting 11 in the CL managed over 30 league games. Most did barely half. This type of load management to save for CL would never work in the PL, so hard to compare anyone with PSG players.
Tchouameni is my dream midfield signing to partner this guy, however know there is no chance he will want to leave. So maybe you could give us a decent deal for Camavinga.
It's not born out in his stats, he's good, but can be a bit inconsistent. Hard to tell with someone like him if that's due to how Nuno plays, the quality of his team mates or due to his experience not quite being there. It's easy to forget he's only a year older than Mainoo, with way less experience. He's coming into replace an absolute seasoned veteran in Casemiro. It's probably best to temper expectations to begin with and be pleasantly surprised. I hope he steps up without skipping a beat, but that's probably a little unreasonable.
My point was that pizza charts are lying liars who lie
I mean seriously.
