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Re: Midfield

Postby nottsblue » Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:19 pm

Sideshow Bob wrote:
pepsi_dave wrote:
fangsanalsatan wrote:Image

I think midfield is the least of our worries. We need numbers in defense badly and an injury to Agüero or Jesus will see us playing De Bruyne up front again sooner rather than later.


Pretty much agree with your summation of playing positions etc. I just want to throw something into the ring so to speak.

I wonder if Pep will look to use Stones in the pivot position. Ticks the right boxes, strong and good with the ball at his feet, and his passing isn't that bad either. Stones looks a bit naive as an out-and-out CB but just wonder whether he's got the right attributes to do will in the pivot role, thus adding more depth to that position at the same time.

Personally I think in that position he is more likely to get away with the little mistakes that he seems quite susceptible to making, whereas at centre half any mistakes usually result in a goal.


fwiw he played there for eng and looked rubbish.

You also have to look at the dross he played with as well
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Re: Midfield

Postby Saul Goodman » Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:02 pm

johnny crossan wrote:interesting in the context of this discussion


I hope this is true although I cannot see Schalke doing it nor Goretzka wanting to come (especially when's rumored to be off to Bayern this summer or next), but he's a really good talent. Schalke have a lot of good young players. Whomever gets Max Meyer for cheap this summer or on a free next will be getting a steal.
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Re: Midfield

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:10 pm

johnny crossan wrote:interesting in the context of this discussion



Goretzka is fucking amazing so we ought to be interested.
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Re: Midfield

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:13 pm

fangsanalsatan wrote:Image

I think midfield is the least of our worries. We need numbers in defense badly and an injury to Agüero or Jesus will see us playing De Bruyne up front again sooner rather than later.


Two injuries and a suspension and all of a sudden we have very thin team.

That said, I agree..... WE NEED FUCKING DEFENDERS. Both quality and quantity.
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