I sincerely don't. It's too raw and inexperienced. Maybe in 2-3 years it could be ready, but we can't wait that long. We need a quality (WC) player, preferably in the 25-28 range, with experience to guide those guys.
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No, that's just stupid. There are plenty of RBs in Semedos level or better, he is mainly a speedster and like the 3rd RB in Portuguese NT. While Pjanic is much more rare top quality midfielder in more important role, going out and finding a replacement for him more difficult and costly venture. Defenitely not someone you just through away for the first fullback offered to you.
He's a very good passer, but I see him as average at everything else. He's not physically imposing, he's not particularly quick or agile, and he's not a great threat in the opposition box. I don't see him as an upgrade on Pjanic or Bentancur, and we need someone in midfield who's more dynamic, agile, and a physical presence.
Your suggestion to target someone like Kante was spot on - we need someone of that ilk. We basically need a Matuidi with passing skills and high footballing IQ.
Your suggestion to target someone like Kante was spot on - we need someone of that ilk. We basically need a Matuidi with passing skills and high footballing IQ.
He's a DM and would be a perfect pjanic replacement, and he doesn't need to be any of the things you described above, do you think pirlo was quick or agile? Also of course id love to have kante and sms too but we need to be realistic here. Finally you need midfielders who complement each other, if resources are indeed scarce a midfield of ramsey jorginho bentancur is acceptable and could click imo
I don't know Bro. I respect your opinion, but I just don't see it. I think a midfield of Ramsey Jorginho and Bentancur is a downgrade, not an upgrade. I also don't think we have a great coach, so that's another aspect working against us, and not in our favor. I wouldn't go to battle with that midfield trio against any of the EPL big guns, Barca, Real, Bayern, or even PSG.
Let's say Kulusevski plays behind Dybala and Ronaldo as a playmaker, we could afford to lose Pjanic and have Jorginho, Bentancur, Matuidi. If Kulusevski plays wing then we'd need a Tonali type. If Costa gets fit we push Kulusevski into midfield and that's enough creativity I'd say. Getting the likes of Paredes does nothing for us tactically.
What about a Verratti-Pjanic swap? Weren't PSG interested in Pjanic? I guess their market value is almost equal (probably Juve will need to add some cash ~10M).
Add to this Tonali and Kulusevski and it might be a proper midfield. If we can find a way to replace Khedira for Castrovilli and Matiudi for someone else it would be superb. I can't see big investment taking place in these circumstances; so SMS or Pogba will have to wait.
Add to this Tonali and Kulusevski and it might be a proper midfield. If we can find a way to replace Khedira for Castrovilli and Matiudi for someone else it would be superb. I can't see big investment taking place in these circumstances; so SMS or Pogba will have to wait.
Jorginho Bentancur and Matuidi 
Way to make the midfield worse than it already is.
Kulusevski is not going to just jump into the starting 11 - let's not overrate him FFS!
Way to make the midfield worse than it already is.
Kulusevski is not going to just jump into the starting 11 - let's not overrate him FFS!
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Then why the f*ck would he return to Madrid?
It's heartening to see that I am not the only one who would gladly take Jorginho here. He is a sublime passer, and for some reason, vastly underrated around these parts.
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I'm up for suggestions for a better solution for the center of our midfield, because Pjanic has become a liability
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I'm up for suggestions for a better solution for the center of our midfield, because Pjanic has become a liability
You guys clearly lack ambition. A starting midfield of Ramsey Bentancur and Jorginho? How is that an upgrade on what we currently have? Please enlighten me.
I'm willing to bet my life we're not winning the CL with that midfield and Chain Smoking Cancer as our coach. Quote me on this.
I'd rather go with younger and hungrier options, if the choice is between the aforementioned midfield and something else. Of course, Pogba is the dream, but I'd take Kante, SMS, Ndombele and even Tolisso ahead of Fagjinho.
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How is that an upgrade on what we currently have? Please enlighten me.I'm willing to bet my life we're not winning the CL with that midfield and Chain Smoking Cancer as our coach. Quote me on this.
I'd rather go with younger and hungrier options, if the choice is between the aforementioned midfield and something else. Of course, Pogba is the dream, but I'd take Kante, SMS, Ndombele and even Tolisso ahead of Fagjinho.
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