HairSprayGooners
My brother posted it ⏩
Didn't you say the same thing last season?
I said with Aouar and Partey we could challenge for top 4 yeah. Sadly we didn't have Partey for pretty much half a season and couldn't get Aouar.
I appreciate the optimism, but I think you're in for a disappointing season, mate.
Something significant needs to change to fully lift this squad and get us back on that track within one season and the calibre of players we're currently looking to sign unfortuantely aren't the ones to do that.
I'm not sure. I think its highly dependant on RB/CM signings of course. I think there's a lot of factors in our favour for next season if all positions are filled.
- First problem was left back, whenever Tierney picked up a knock we were pretty screwed. That shouldn't be a problem anymore
- No European football is an underrated factor, especially with Thursday nights. Teams that end up in the Europa league in one off seasons usually really struggle with it.
- Having actual depth at CM instead of Ceballos, Lokonga could be an absolute gem and I'm pretty certain he's already better than Ceballos.
- Ben White just elevates our attacking player to a whole different level. Yes he's a RCB but he's going to unlock so much, pretty much like when Luiz played. He's an underrated gem of a signing for how we want to play.
- CM to replace Xhaka, as long as they're of the required quality should elevate us further. Xhaka still made mistakes in the first part of the season, so any new CM will be an improvement over the whole season.
- A season more of ESR/Saka and co, they all have matured even further and have proper premier league experience under their belts. ESR already looks even better during pre season and should kick on with the number 10.
- A proper right back, again, as long as a proper right back who vastly improves us is signed, it'll be a gigantic upgrade on Bellerin.
- Having a full season of Thomas Partey who is now acclimatised to everything and fully fit. This is another very underrated factor.
- A consistent, sharper Pepe. 10 league goals last season, finished the season strong and will be our starter RW. Hoping he can kick on. Also Martinelli being in the side and not being injured.