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Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
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We absolutely need a RWB/RB though. If Weah gets injured we fucked. And Weah shouldn't even be a starter in the first place lol.

I mean, McKennie and DeS are our backups :lol:

We do for sure. I'm just saying I don't think Holm is a missed opportunity imo.

But yeah we should get someone. Fresneda or Soppy would be bargain prices and are good young options.


For pricey ones Frimpong would be dope.
 

Osman

Koul Khara!
Aug 30, 2002
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I agree he is nothing special but I trust him to do a better Job as Weah's deputy than Mckennie. But at the same time we don't have a lot of time left in this window and for me a RWB/RB is more of a priority than an attacker. I don't even trust De sciglio will play or be available for more than 1/3 matches this season. Also the Castagne trail has gone cold, even id take him now at a modest price despite my objections earlier in the window

We should get someone for sure, don't disagree there. Just not keen on Holm.


And don't count on De shittio, not because he is shit, but because he is out injured til 2024.
 

Tak!

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Jun 23, 2011
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We've got tons of people who can cover for RWB. Besides Cambiaso all alternatives are poor. But, is Weah a future starting RB/RWB for this side or will he be a versatile backup player? I am leaning toward the latter, so I'm not sure anymore about the RWB position. Splashing out money for a backup that will be shipped away a year from now does not seem sensible. Especially when we have Soule, McKennie, Iling Jr, Cambiaso, and so on, that can step in if Weah gets injured. Are we that much worse off without e.g. Holm? I'm not convinced.
If we are getting a RB/RWB, I want that one to be stronger than Weah. Since we're not in Europe I am not worried about match congestion, the problem will only arrive if he gets injured. Haven't checked his track record there.

Edit: I like Soppy as @Osman suggested, perhaps not better than Weah but I fancy him and he can play on both flanks and has a cool name.
 

DanielSz

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Sep 6, 2014
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We've got tons of people who can cover for RWB. Besides Cambiaso all alternatives are poor. But, is Weah a future starting RB/RWB for this side or will he be a versatile backup player? I am leaning toward the latter, so I'm not sure anymore about the RWB position. Splashing out money for a backup that will be shipped away a year from now does not seem sensible. Especially when we have Soule, McKennie, Iling Jr, Cambiaso, and so on, that can step in if Weah gets injured. Are we that much worse off without e.g. Holm? I'm not convinced.
If we are getting a RB/RWB, I want that one to be stronger than Weah. Since we're not in Europe I am not worried about match congestion, the problem will only arrive if he gets injured. Haven't checked his track record there.
I think Holm would still be a good alternative because his game compliments Weah, as he's more defensive minded. Thats not to say hes one dimensional, because he's not, but he'd be a good player to bring in late in games or even challenge for a starting spot. Competition is never a bad thing, and I don't trust Soule or McKennie to replace Weah if he went down. Cambiaso is the starter on the left and Iling as a RWB would be a weird fit since he's left footed. We really need someone else unless they just rate Mulazzi, which would be cool too.
 

Tak!

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Jun 23, 2011
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I think Holm would still be a good alternative because his game compliments Weah, as he's more defensive minded. Thats not to say hes one dimensional, because he's not, but he'd be a good player to bring in late in games or even challenge for a starting spot. Competition is never a bad thing, and I don't trust Soule or McKennie to replace Weah if he went down. Cambiaso is the starter on the left and Iling as a RWB would be a weird fit since he's left footed. We really need someone else unless they just rate Mulazzi, which would be cool too.
I agree but would you see either of them as starters a year from now? A bit hard to say of course, so it's maybe too tricky to answer. Just glad I am not Giuntuli.
 

Espectro

The Grimreaper
Jul 12, 2002
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We've got tons of people who can cover for RWB. Besides Cambiaso all alternatives are poor. But, is Weah a future starting RB/RWB for this side or will he be a versatile backup player? I am leaning toward the latter, so I'm not sure anymore about the RWB position. Splashing out money for a backup that will be shipped away a year from now does not seem sensible. Especially when we have Soule, McKennie, Iling Jr, Cambiaso, and so on, that can step in if Weah gets injured. Are we that much worse off without e.g. Holm? I'm not convinced.
If we are getting a RB/RWB, I want that one to be stronger than Weah. Since we're not in Europe I am not worried about match congestion, the problem will only arrive if he gets injured. Haven't checked his track record there.

Edit: I like Soppy as @Osman suggested, perhaps not better than Weah but I fancy him and he can play on both flanks and has a cool name.
To clarify, we have players that could play RWB but that doesnt mean they can play the position rigth... for example:

Soule doesnt have the "defensive" aspect of the position, he is more an offensive player
McK...well he is what he is...
Illing doesnt play on the rigth (Im on the opinion that he should have been tested in the pre season to see if he could have played there)
Cambiaso he can surely play there but I dont know if Allegri see him there.
 
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