Dubciteh wrote:We are losing three full backs, a back up keeper, our holding midfielder and a back up right winger at the very least in the summer as all are out of contract. So they all need to be replaced, add in that we only have two centre halves plus Kompany means i reckon we need a min of 7 players, thats before we consider replacing our first choice(or old first choice) keeper or replacing any other departing players.
As it stands, it is our starting keeper who will be out of contract in the summer. Our by then 34 year old back up will have another three cosy years on his contract.
I imagine some of those will extend their contracts.
From our loanees, I think only two can be realistically in consideration for a squad place next season, Denayer (is he good enough & does Pep even rate him?) and Roberts (is he ready & willing to replace Navas?). I think it is fair to assume that Hart, Mangala, Nasri and Bony are write-offs in one way or another. I doubt that any of the kids out on loan are anywhere near ready for the first team, with the exception of Enes Ünal. Although I reckon it would be best to give him another season out on loan at least, lest he ends up in a similar situation to Kelechi here, riding the bench at the best of times.
I can see Pep going for one RB, one LB and a couple of midfielders, because that's how he rolls.
