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You’re trying to talk down the signing of De Ligt? You know nothing.
Leave it now mate, you’re right.I doubt this will get you into trouble. Worst case scenario, your parents will probably reduce your nightly internet time.
I remember when Wumminator said a few months ago, that we'd be challenging for top 3.This has the makings of another classic Wumminator column on The Athletic, a job he was headhunted for with no writing experience, but with a stellar internet forum posting history behind him.
Not sure the majority wanted him here, as funny as it sounds. Another superstar signing. He didnt want to join anyway, so in a sense they were rightOP doesn't mention Dybala, who's having a screamer of a season. I mean obviously he didn't want to join us, but still.
Thank you for remembering that. I had genuinely forgotten that I had been correct in where we’d finish.I remember when Wumminator said a few months ago, that we'd be challenging for top 3.
Wumminator, please give us some more predictions.
And with each performance Bruno reminds us that “players redcafe wants” can have a hugely positive effect if/when the club finally puts its hands in its pockets...Can anyone update this thread with how well De Ligt and Jovic are getting on?
We should probably add Upamencano and Sancho as well.
100%! What a signing he (and others) have turned out to be.And with each performance Bruno reminds us that “players redcafe wants” can have a hugely positive effect if/when the club finally puts its hands in its pockets...
Luka Jovic - 2 goals In 24 appearances. Who scored rating of about 6.2. Could be doing bird in Serbia for 6 months for breaking coronavirus regulations.Can anyone update this thread with how well De Ligt and Jovic are getting on?
We should probably add Upamencano and Sancho as well.
Sancho goal was a penalty btwLuka Jovic - 2 goals In 24 appearances. Who scored rating of about 6.2. Could be doing bird in Serbia for 6 months for breaking coronavirus regulations.
Upemecano - Decent generally, reportedly told United over the summer that he wanted to see if we can make the champs league again next season to make sure we’re good enough for him. Last seen hanging out of the back of Rashford back pocket.
De Ligt - Crap until lockdown, better after it. Currently out for 3 months with a shoulder injury. Jury still out.
Sancho - 6 games, 1 goal 2 assists. Juan Mata 4 games, 3 goals 1 assist.
Sancho - 6 games, 1 goal 2 assists. Juan Mata 4 games, 3 goals 1 assist.
Was thinking last night if that's an example of what he faces every week in the BL no wonder he's putting up such amazing stats.Sancho - 6 games, 1 goal 2 assists. Juan Mata 4 games, 3 goals 1 assist.
Or he could be the next Kagawa. And this time we would have paid £120 m for him.Would still take Sancho in an instant and am hoping he has a poor season to drive down his price quite a bit. It would be the perfect slap in the face to Dortmund refusing 100m for him over the summer.
Mata has been getting games and performing well for us. Sancho offers much of what he can with the added benefit of having his legs under him to actually run...
At this point, I'd be happy going for someone else completely. Did sancho push for the move at all? If he doesn't want to come bad enough, move on to a player that does.Would still take Sancho in an instant and am hoping he has a poor season to drive down his price quite a bit. It would be the perfect slap in the face to Dortmund refusing 100m for him over the summer.
Mata has been getting games and performing well for us. Sancho offers much of what he can with the added benefit of having his legs under him to actually run...
Conversely, De Bruyne put up amazing stats in the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg and kept that up in the PL.I think Greenwood will be better than Sancho in a year or two. Bearing in mind Sancho is 18 months older and plays in a weaker league so probably looks better than he actually would be in the PL.
You can’t say the Prem is the best league in the world on this forum. People disagree a lot.I think Greenwood will be better than Sancho in a year or two. Bearing in mind Sancho is 18 months older and plays in a weaker league so probably looks better than he actually would be in the PL.
I think all the noise that came out last minute and his supposed illness points towards it. Sometimes it's what's not been published that is the biggest indicator and I don't think throughout the entire summer that Sancho ever stated he was staying which suggests far more than the numerous reports the tabloids came up with.At this point, I'd be happy going for someone else completely. Did sancho push for the move at all? If he doesn't want to come bad enough, move on to a player that does.
You just gave me a brilliant idea. while champions/Europa league is going on, why don't they have a mid table tournament as well?You can’t say the Prem is the best league in the world on this forum. People disagree a lot.
For me the idea was to have 4 players instead of 3. To generate healthy competition and ensure we are covered for loss of form and injuries.I think Greenwood will be better than Sancho in a year or two. Bearing in mind Sancho is 18 months older and plays in a weaker league so probably looks better than he actually would be in the PL.
I think the idea now is to get that by utilising Cavani as a stop-gap forward option whilst the likes of Pellestri and Diallo adapt to English life/football. I'd be surprised, personally, if we go hell-for-leather for another RW in January/next summer after shelling nearly £50m on those two lads, whether they're 'young prospects' or not.For me the idea was to have 4 players instead of 3. To generate healthy competition and ensure we are covered for loss of form and injuries.
I think that is part of Nagelsmann's game plan. You don't just casually have your CB making those runs unless he's told to.In Upamecano’s defence, kinda, he exhausted himself making those long runs upfield, and presumably won’t do that so much as he gains more experience. He looks the real deal with the ball already.
I personally think the signing of those two permanently spells the end of our pursuit of Sancho, and I agree completely with the decision.I think the idea now is to get that by utilising Cavani as a stop-gap forward option whilst the likes of Pellestri and Diallo adapt to English life/football. I'd be surprised, personally, if we go hell-for-leather for another RW in January/next summer after shelling nearly £50m on those two lads, whether they're 'young prospects' or not.
I've always wanted Sancho since it was first reported (and honestly still do to an extent) but I agree with you and the decision. It's nice to see Ed/the board, for once, saying "you know what? No, we're not paying that ridiculously extortionate Maguire-esque price hike we're being quoted".I personally think the signing of those two permanently spells the end of our pursuit of Sancho, and I agree completely with the decision.
I am not sure that £100m spent on one player is the answer for that kind of squad rotation though.For me the idea was to have 4 players instead of 3. To generate healthy competition and ensure we are covered for loss of form and injuries.
I thought he was in China! Who does he play for now?Nico Gaitan scored a worldie in the EL yesterday
Yeah. The media were desperate for us to spunk 120 million in the covid climate as it would have generated headlines for Months.Or he could be the next Kagawa. And this time we would have paid £120 m for him.
I'm not sure about that. Pellestri is gone into the youth squad and seemingly needs a bit of time there to develop, while Diallo isn't playing for the senior team at Atalanta.I personally think the signing of those two permanently spells the end of our pursuit of Sancho, and I agree completely with the decision.
Monumental? Behave!De Ligt has been monumental for Juve since november/december last year. True, he had a shaky start which might have affected the perception of his first season, but for the majority of it, he has been great.