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Aubameyang - Özil - Pepe
Would be a filthy front four if Özil starts to show some consistency again.Aubameyang - Özil - Pepe
LacazetteWould be a filthy front four if Özil starts to show some consistency again.
Aubameyang - Özil - Pepe
I'd say the only position we are genuinely light on numbers is wingers on either side, every other position has two players viable for its position.
Given the way we have defended I don't think we have that in our cb stableWe're not light on midfielders, we have Xhaka, douzi, Torreira, AMN, Willock and Elneny at a push, thats 6 players for two positions, besides which Ramsey spent most of his time at AM this season and we have Özil/Mhki and Iwobi capable of covering those spots.
I'd say the only position we are genuinely light on numbers is wingers on either side, every other position has two players viable for its position.
How many times have we seen that lineup? How many matches consecutively?We've had 3 of these players and Mkhitaryn since last January. On paper, it should have been the most fearsome attack in the league - it hasn't been.
Pepe looks interesting, very risky though. He isn't an Essien, Hazard or Lacazette coming out of the French league.
P.S. We can't swap Ramsey for Benatia, without bringing a midfielder in, as we're light.
How many times have we seen that lineup? How many matches consecutively?
The manager is fine, we need more quality. And I really don’t rate Ramsey that high but we needed the old management to have signed him much earlier so that we could recoup some funds for him if needed. We need there to be money for transfers to improve the squad, and then do so in a calculated and methodical way. Unai needs some more transfer windows and squad turnover to be properly judged. People seem to forget how well we were playing until recently. And I’m not an Emery apologist. Just give the man some time.Maybe we could loan a manager.
Agree with all your points except Ramsey. I think he's a really good player, not world class, but quality I think we will miss if not replaced properlyThe manager is fine, we need more quality. And I really don’t rate Ramsey that high but we needed the old management to have signed him much earlier so that we could recoup some funds for him if needed. We need there to be money for transfers to improve the squad, and then do so in a calculated and methodical way. Unai needs some more transfer windows and squad turnover to be properly judged. People seem to forget how well we were playing until recently. And I’m not an Emery apologist. Just give the man some time.
Ramsey is one of the best at making those late runs into the box and when he’s on, he can be a very influential player. Can’t dispute the value he gives to a team but I see him as more of a finishing piece, not a necessary one. I’m sure Juve will be happy with him tho no doubt. I’m hoping that we can bring Suarez in cause I think he’s an underrated talent.Agree with all your points except Ramsey. I think he's a really good player, not world class, but quality I think we will miss if not replaced properly
I agree, we could hardly be worse swapping iwobi for Özil and give it a few games at leastNot many. I really don't get why? Attack can be the best form of defence.
I agree, we could hardly be worse swapping iwobi for Özil and give it a few games at least
Chelsea hasn't heard apparently.
We've had 3 of these players and Mkhitaryn since last January. On paper, it should have been the most fearsome attack in the league - it hasn't been.
Pepe looks interesting, very risky though. He isn't an Essien, Hazard or Lacazette coming out of the French league.
P.S. We can't swap Ramsey for Benatia, without bringing a midfielder in, as we're light.
I find it funny that people think he is amazing. Watched him quite a bit this season. He is so frustrating and lazy. He is basically Iwobi with goals and his numbers are making it appear like he is better than he is. Wouldn't go near him.
Pulisic is the only player they've purchased, and he's not to join them until the Summer. Plenty of time for them to work on squad registration issues. Now, if they actually sell Hudson-Odoi and add Higuain during this window, then what you're saying is more valid. But those have only been rumors so far.Chelsea hasn't heard apparently.
I think Roman is somewhat aware.Chelsea hasn't heard apparently.
We're not light on midfielders, we have Xhaka, douzi, Torreira, AMN, Willock and Elneny at a push, thats 6 players for two positions, besides which Ramsey spent most of his time at AM this season and we have Özil/Mhki and Iwobi capable of covering those spots.
I'd say the only position we are genuinely light on numbers is wingers on either side, every other position has two players viable for its position.