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Gabriel Paulista (Out)
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Tosker
Does Not Hate Foreigners
I think he must be a bit gutted - he seemed such an enthusiastic team member, even if he couldn't understand what was going on most of the time, on and off the pitch
Ashybashy86
Well-Known Member
So, looks like Lukaku will be scoring against us.
Rocky
Swears he's not a Tottenham fan
Didn't see this sale coming. It will be interesting to see what happens with Chambers and the other players rumoured to be on their way out, and with Arsenal in a position where they could be strengthened in a number of positions. I think something could be brewing at Arsenal in terms of incomings and outgoings, it might involve relying on certain players like Reiss Nelson to cover certain positions. A very interesting end to a transfer window.
tap-in
Nothing Wrong With Me
Yes, there's also talk today of Debuchy off to Marseille. We just need to drop our price on Gibbs and give Jenks to anyone who will have him, then we can bring a couple in.
El Granit-Coq
Established Member
I seriously don't like the idea of him going. Would rather we shipped off Chambers and have a ready replacement for Per next season.
But we shall see
But we shall see
KingVerse
Active Member
Yeah....seems like the last great Brazilian we had was Edu. I miss that guy! We had Sylvinho, Denilson, Andre Santos and julio Baptista. Am I forgetting anyone? We've been really unlucky with our Brazilian adventures.
As for this sale, I'd rather see somebody else go BUT if it means freeing up spot for a new signing I'm all for it...it has to be this way.
* edit, before I get burned by the whole forum...I forgot EDUARDO! How could I forget that legend?
Rocky
Swears he's not a Tottenham fan
KingVerse
Active Member
Damn..the perfect dmc (after Vieira) I just knew I'd forget something important here. I remember thinking back then he didn't do enough, because y'know...brazilian and wasn't flashy enough, LITTLE DID I KNOW We're literally begging for the second coming of Gilberto nowadays.
This is going to look **** when we don't sign a CB.
Country: Wales
Mustafi, Per, Kos and Monreal are all good options at CB. Kolasinac can play there as well if needed. Chambers is a Premier League quality defender if not necessarily a top level one and Holding has big games in him while he's developing.
That's more than enough defenders imo, too much glass half empty round here. We've got to sell some players and the likes of Gabriel are easier to shift. We're not going to be taking big offers for the likes of Debuchy.
That's more than enough defenders imo, too much glass half empty round here. We've got to sell some players and the likes of Gabriel are easier to shift. We're not going to be taking big offers for the likes of Debuchy.
Furious
Emery Gone, Telly Back On
It already has tbh. We were **** vs Leicester defensively.
Will look even worse when the likes of Kolasinac needlessly are playing at CB away at Rubin Kazan in the EL.
Song Billong
Well-Known Member
How about Gilberto, outrageous that you forget him.
I agree, a CM signing would be more helpful.
Triniboy
Active Member
Hope this isn't true. Gabriel is one of the few warriors we have in the squad. He is also probably our quickest and physically imposing centre back.
Still think he is the only defender we have that can physically handle some of the Lukaku types in the league. Id rather sell Chambers unless both are being moved on for an immediate upgrade.
Still think he is the only defender we have that can physically handle some of the Lukaku types in the league. Id rather sell Chambers unless both are being moved on for an immediate upgrade.
WakeupCall
Active Member
This measns we might get someone in, we replaced gabriel with mustafi who is a similar player . But we cant lose all the warriors and still have pussies like holding/ chambes in this team. This guy couldnt learn english in 3 years, sorry but he i think he is to stupid for a top team which we are trying to be.
defence is the easist postion to improve now we play 3 atb
defence is the easist postion to improve now we play 3 atb
Not arsed about this guy leaving but it would leave a gap in the squad especially with 3 at the back.
Koscielny (30 league games)
Mustafi (25-30)
Mertesacker (20 maximum)
3 main CB's there. Then you have Holding who will come in if one were to get injured. Chambers? Will probably leave. Mertesacker shouldn't be starting, he should be the backup player.
Koscielny (30 league games)
Mustafi (25-30)
Mertesacker (20 maximum)
3 main CB's there. Then you have Holding who will come in if one were to get injured. Chambers? Will probably leave. Mertesacker shouldn't be starting, he should be the backup player.
Furious
Emery Gone, Telly Back On
Monreal will play there too.
But yeah, average options. Not winning the league with this lot, that's for sure.
Definitely agree with you they're weak options. Holding and Mertesacker have to be seen as the backup.
Chelsea for example have four first team options (Cahill, Luiz, Azpilicueta, Rudiger) and then a young backup in Christensen. I guess you could argue that Monreal is our Azpilicueta but still, it ain't good enough injury wise.
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