Makes sense if we’re getting rid of Hugill. But it means we’ll need another midfielder I think. Rice, Obiang, Noble and Wilshere for 3 CM positions isn’t enough.
There’s Cullen and Fernandes but I don’t think they’re good enough, imo. Maybe Lanzini will play as the furthest forward CM when he’s back?
Rice has looked every inch the DM in the last two games, but we need cover. I don't think Obiang or Noble have the defensive ability or mindset to play that role effectively, and Kouyate is likely to leave, so if Rice gets injured or had to play CB then we're light in that key area again.
Toure could yet fill that role, I reckon, though I can't decide if he'd be a good signing or not.
Definitely need a decent DM otherwise Pellegrini will end up like Bilic and Moyes when they started with a back 4 then quickly realised a back 3 and wingbacks was our best formation due to a lack of a quality DM.
I think if Pellegrini wants to play a back 4 he definitely has to push for that final signing to be a DM.
Frees up the No8 shirt for Anderson ;wahoo (he's worn No28 in pre-season, much like Arnie did with No27 last summer before moving to No7 when Feghouli left)
I mean I would like Haksbanovic to go but if we’re trying to set up our squad as though we’re playing a premier league game, I don’t think he’ll be playing. Maybe next year, just my opinion.
Struggle to see Sead in the 18, but he'd be first attacking mid reserve for Snodgrass or Antonio (who both may be off) imo
Also a wee bit surprised to see Fernandes omitted, deffo feels like cullen has jumped ahead of him. Still think he has a part to play, especially in a midfield 3 where his energy would be good
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We were also linked with their DM Danilo last summer, so I wonder if that one's on the agenda too ;hmm
There’s Cullen and Fernandes but I don’t think they’re good enough, imo. Maybe Lanzini will play as the furthest forward CM when he’s back?
Toure could yet fill that role, I reckon, though I can't decide if he'd be a good signing or not.
Best get baking then! ;biggrin
I think if Pellegrini wants to play a back 4 he definitely has to push for that final signing to be a DM.
Kouyate always likely to be the one to go, IMO.
Frees up the No8 shirt for Anderson ;wahoo (he's worn No28 in pre-season, much like Arnie did with No27 last summer before moving to No7 when Feghouli left)
Has he even played during preseason?
Fredericks Balbeuna Ogbonna Masuaku
Noble Obiang Wilshere
Yarmo Arnie Anderson
Sub: Adrian, Zabaleta, Diop, Rice, Antonio, Snodgrass, Hernandez
Struggle to see Sead in the 18, but he'd be first attacking mid reserve for Snodgrass or Antonio (who both may be off) imo
Also a wee bit surprised to see Fernandes omitted, deffo feels like cullen has jumped ahead of him. Still think he has a part to play, especially in a midfield 3 where his energy would be good