I dont care about the result since its a friendly but I do care about performance when there is a big difference between expections and reality
Polak is just not good enough - I mean he isnt a bad GK but he isnt a great one as well. Perin is on the same level IMO maybe a bit behind but we dont have a great GK anymore and we need to face it
Our defense?! Im really not worried as there is Bonucci that is coming back to partner Chiellini and their understanding is better than Chiellini Benatia..
Cancelo is very good going forward and is also playing with his brain but needs to improve his defensive skills
The thing we need to concentrate right now is our midfield - if we add a mascular midfield with skills we would be gaining a lot..
GK - I think we might splash on a new GK in 3 years time as I dont think Perin will take that step up and Polak has already hit his prime IMO
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If we don’t buy anyone else, Bentancur should be a starter in this midfield.
Well this is a tough one as its about characteristics..
If we sell Pjanic and get Pogba/SMS - Bentancure should definitely start
If we do nothing - Its a tough one between Matuidi and Bentancur
I do expect the later to take a step up this season though..
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Well said.
Our midfield is the biggest question mark. Yes Pjanic can be class on some occasions, he’s also a great passer, but I don’t see any passion in his game, it seems like he doesn’t care... This is only a preseason game but yet again RM proved to be hungrier than us for the win, even in friendlies they dominate us.
We have to sign a complete midfielder, someone who runs well with the ball and can go forward without costing us defensively. At this point, if Pjanic is looking for a new challenge, we shouldn’t think twice about selling and replacing him with a young talent.
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I think its his body language rather what he actually feels.
He is not strong enough in terms of physique so we do need to add a midfielder with some muscles but also skills
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Both have their flaws, Bonucci is good with the ball though
Everyone has a flow but when both on form there is no doubt Bonucci is the better defender..
defensive wise individually Benatia might be better but since its not just tackle and marking but also understanding with the whole defense which makes Bonucci better in defense
Everything connected to linking up, ball control, passing, etc.. Bonucci is definitely better
Full team in full strength: Polak;A.Sandro Chiellini Bonucci Cancelo; Can Pjanic Matuidi/Khedira/Bentancur; Dybala Ronaldo D.Costa
Weak areas GK,CM
GK We should definitely keep that in mind but doesnt has to be taken care of right away..
CM We definitely need someone there
P.S selling Pjanic for Pogba could make us stronger as I think Bentancur can play his role different but still give a positive influence while Pogba is better than Pjanic overall even though they are 2 different players so its tough to compare..