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Stephan

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Nov 9, 2005
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What concerns me is we got to fix our defence, midfield and possibly attack as well as bring in a decent gk if gigi leaves. This is required all before the beginning of next season. I'm scared that we will end up fixing only one of these positions and put plasters all over the cracks on the others.

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Playing devils advocate losing the scudetto would maybe force bigger changes than if we win it.

We absolutely need new signings this summer. And big signings. Khedira/Matuidi cant start anymore. Need a quality RB. And possibly changes in attack also. Higuain was useless 89 mins. But now he scored the goal which might win us the title and all will be forgotten. And then there is Dybala who simply hasnt been good enough this season. Are we selling him or not. Id like to have some backup to bring from bench in CF as well.

Btw Szesny isnt decent enough for you?
 

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PhRoZeN

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Mar 29, 2006
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Playing devils advocate losing the scudetto would maybe force bigger changes than if we win it.

We absolutely need new signings this summer. And big signings. Khedira/Matuidi cant start anymore. Need a quality RB. And possibly changes in attack also. Higuain was useless 89 mins. But now he scored the goal which might win us the title and all will be forgotten. And then there is Dybala who simply hasnt been good enough this season. Are we selling him or not. Id like to have some backup to bring from bench in CF as well.

Btw Szesny isnt decent enough for you?
I meant we need a solid 2nd choice. That said I'm not fully convinced with the pole... but we got bigger issues to solve than the gk position..

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Adrian

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Jan 31, 2003
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Playing devils advocate losing the scudetto would maybe force bigger changes than if we win it.

We absolutely need new signings this summer. And big signings. Khedira/Matuidi cant start anymore. Need a quality RB. And possibly changes in attack also. Higuain was useless 89 mins. But now he scored the goal which might win us the title and all will be forgotten. And then there is Dybala who simply hasnt been good enough this season. Are we selling him or not. Id like to have some backup to bring from bench in CF as well.

Btw Szesny isnt decent enough for you?
Pretty much sums up my thoughts. There are an abundance of players in this squad who are past it or just not good enough. My fear is that we lose dybala and he becomes a superstar somewhere else where the manager utilises his talents. I have mentioned this before but i truly believe allegri is not getting the best out of our forward and winger options. We should be smashing every team 5-0 in serie A. Higuain dybala mandzukic costa bernie and cuadrado...fuck me...no team has that fire power in serie A. In fact that is impressive even in the champions league.

Yet we play this defensive style of football that hasnt got us results in europe.
 
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Pretty much sums up my thoughts. There are an abundance of players in this squad who are past it or just not good enough. My fear is that we lose dybala and he becomes a superstar somewhere else where the manager utilises his talents. I have mentioned this before but i truly believe allegri is not getting the best out of our forward and winger options. We should be smashing every team 5-0 in serie A. Higuain dybala mandzukic costa bernie and cuadrado...$#@! me...no team has that fire power in serie A. In fact that is impressive even in the champions league.

Yet we play this defensive style of football that hasnt got us results in europe.
So you are saying we have played defensively in the CL but its only because of our offense and not our defensive record that we have gotten as far as we have under Allegri. Ive heard it all. You can say we need more balance but dont say something as dumb as our defense hasnt gotten us far in the CL
 

Hydde

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Mar 6, 2003
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Our CMs are all shocking. Not a single one can break the midfield lines. Not a single one can even play a basic 1-2 like the one Cuadrado played.

I swear to god I would rather play Juan and Berna as CMs and Bentancur as DM than watch another year of these CMs.

Matuidi is good for a team that doesn't have the ball. If you want to have the ball, then he's useless. And that is said with respect. Khedira is a passenger at all times, good if the ball finds him in the box.

Pjanic can be moved on and I wouldn't cry about it.
Key points in bold. And i feel your frustration. IM on the same boat.

Talking about Pjanic... it seems even him should be questioned. Way too soft..and he is not exactly a pirlo or iniesta which would make our game tick. We are better buying 2 players like can and SMS....and using someone like Marchisio who can at least put some fight when he doesnt have the ball...or try and give a full season to betancourt who seems to have way more fight in his legs than Marchisio.

I dont know wtf happened to pjanic but he seemed to eb dragged down too. He is not making any difference at this point.
 

GordoDeCentral

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Apr 14, 2005
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Playing devils advocate losing the scudetto would maybe force bigger changes than if we win it.

We absolutely need new signings this summer. And big signings. Khedira/Matuidi cant start anymore. Need a quality RB. And possibly changes in attack also. Higuain was useless 89 mins. But now he scored the goal which might win us the title and all will be forgotten. And then there is Dybala who simply hasnt been good enough this season. Are we selling him or not. Id like to have some backup to bring from bench in CF as well.

Btw Szesny isnt decent enough for you?
:sergio:
 

Amer

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Feb 13, 2005
11,354
No matter what trophy we win this season, we're definitely in for a major overhaul in the summer.

Wouldn't be surprised if we offload 9-10 players.
 

TheLaz

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Oct 6, 2011
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I don't understand why people aren't happy with Can. He's a great player who really adds some energy to any midfield. An updraded Khedira who still has time to improve a lot.
 

tosh_rose

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Aug 21, 2010
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What 100m, are you people crazy?

Donnarumma has a 45 or so M clause, if Milan doesn't make it to the CL. All bets are on they might miss EL.
They will absolutely qualify for Europa League, because they are Italian Cup finalist, even if we beat Milan, which we will do, the Copa Italia ticket for a place in Europa League goes to the runner-up, as the winner has qualified for Champions League.
 
Apr 29, 2006
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They will absolutely qualify for Europa League, because they are Italian Cup finalist, even if we beat Milan, which we will do, the Copa Italia ticket for a place in Europa League goes to the runner-up, as the winner has qualified for Champions League.
Maybe so, still his price is NOT 100m, since that is only if they qualify for the CL.
 

Juliano13

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May 6, 2012
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Key points in bold. And i feel your frustration. IM on the same boat.

Talking about Pjanic... it seems even him should be questioned. Way too soft..and he is not exactly a pirlo or iniesta which would make our game tick. We are better buying 2 players like can and SMS....and using someone like Marchisio who can at least put some fight when he doesnt have the ball...or try and give a full season to betancourt who seems to have way more fight in his legs than Marchisio.

I dont know wtf happened to pjanic but he seemed to eb dragged down too. He is not making any difference at this point.
Pjanic isn't going anywhere. We have such crappy midfield and people actually suggest we sell our only world class player there..
 
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