If this deal doesn't affect the AM deal then it's a great idea. So much versitality he would give us. We could play any formation: 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 4-4-2, etc.
Definitely. Look, I'd be pretty disappointed if we only take Cuadrado and not a proper AM that Allegri wants, but I don't like how a lot on this forum think Cuadrado is some "Pippa". We'd all be fapping our $#@!s off a year ago over this news. One $#@!ty, 6 month spell at Chelsea where he barely played doesn't make him a terrible player.
The management probably know but we don't Mkhitaryan, Teixeira and Willian are non-eu players. I guess we can delete them from the list if Cuadrado comes before we get an AM.
True, but do we have the depth to replace 4 forwards and after losing both Vidal and Pirlo who contributed a crucial role to our defensive solidarity, will we survive with both quality and quantity less defensive coverage?
I think its highly unlikely atm, Cuadrado must be a smokescreen for smth else...
cmon, pirlo didn't contribute that much to our defence..he started to be a liability. it's good if we can play 4-2-3-1 also...maybe we'll try a 4-3-3 and someone will hit the bench from time to time, it's the best solution.
Pirlo aided mostly by keepping the ball in our feet and give the opposition less possession and less initiative. He also was a fine and secure man to rely upon to, when you want to pass the hot potato under pressure.