Winter Mercato Thread 2021 (3 Viewers)
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whoscored lists per game averages, not total tackles. i checked per 90 min metrics on squawka, some players like arthur or chiesa are oddly missing from their database, and you can only compare 5 players anyway:
my point still stands, we could use a proven ball winner like locatelli in the middle of the pitch. arthur had a great defensive game against verona, otherwise our central mids aren't able to stop opposition build-up.
my point still stands, we could use a proven ball winner like locatelli in the middle of the pitch. arthur had a great defensive game against verona, otherwise our central mids aren't able to stop opposition build-up.
We don't have and/or aren't willing to pay.
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And they were right to do so.
I don't understand why he kinda ruins his relationship with a club he certainly qualifies as Legend for. The bayern managent offered him more than enough. This is not a good look as he comes across greedy as fuck and in Corona times too.
Edit: So apparently he is butthurt Bayern wanted to trade him for another player (rumored to be Dembele at Barca and Sane at City in 2019) No idea if it's true though.
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I dont know if any of you have picked up on this already, but Herbert Hainer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bayern Munich, claims that bayern have withdrawn their contract offer for Alaba 
I don't understand why he kinda ruins his relationship with a club he certainly qualifies as Legend for. The bayern managent offered him more than enough. This is not a good look as he comes across greedy as fuck and in Corona times too.
Edit: So apparently he is butthurt Bayern wanted to trade him for another player (rumored to be Dembele at Barca and Sane at City in 2019) No idea if it's true though.
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Not even close 
Saul would definitely be in there, but De Bruyne plays further forward to be a like for like replacement for any of Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, or even Pogba.
Tbh, there is no equivalent. That was a midfield for the ages, and the only reason we didn't win a CL was because of that awesome Barca team who had the likes of prime Messi, Neymar, Suarez, in addition to Xavi and Iniesta.
Saul would definitely be in there, but De Bruyne plays further forward to be a like for like replacement for any of Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, or even Pogba.
Tbh, there is no equivalent. That was a midfield for the ages, and the only reason we didn't win a CL was because of that awesome Barca team who had the likes of prime Messi, Neymar, Suarez, in addition to Xavi and Iniesta.
Szoboszlai and Locatelli and our midfield will be trending upwards.
I don't know if we're going to take up that option on McNuggets or whether Arthur is the solution moving forward (too early to tell on both counts), but we still need quality in midfield. Once we purge the expired kebab and possibly ship off Ramsey and another mid, I can see us adding both those guys, and they'd cost an Aouar and a half and less than a Pogba, combined!
I don't know if we're going to take up that option on McNuggets or whether Arthur is the solution moving forward (too early to tell on both counts), but we still need quality in midfield. Once we purge the expired kebab and possibly ship off Ramsey and another mid, I can see us adding both those guys, and they'd cost an Aouar and a half and less than a Pogba, combined!
Not even close
Saul would definitely be in there, but De Bruyne plays further forward to be a like for like replacement for any of Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, or even Pogba.
Tbh, there is no equivalent. That was a midfield for the ages, and the only reason we didn't win a CL was because of that awesome Barca team who had the likes of prime Messi, Neymar, Suarez, in addition to Xavi and Iniesta.
Saul would definitely be in there, but De Bruyne plays further forward to be a like for like replacement for any of Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, or even Pogba.
Tbh, there is no equivalent. That was a midfield for the ages, and the only reason we didn't win a CL was because of that awesome Barca team who had the likes of prime Messi, Neymar, Suarez, in addition to Xavi and Iniesta.
whoscored lists per game averages, not total tackles. i checked per 90 min metrics on squawka, some players like arthur or chiesa are oddly missing from their database, and you can only compare 5 players anyway:
my point still stands, we could use a proven ball winner like locatelli in the middle of the pitch. arthur had a great defensive game against verona, otherwise our central mids aren't able to stop opposition build-up.
my point still stands, we could use a proven ball winner like locatelli in the middle of the pitch. arthur had a great defensive game against verona, otherwise our central mids aren't able to stop opposition build-up.
Not even close
Saul would definitely be in there, but De Bruyne plays further forward to be a like for like replacement for any of Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, or even Pogba.
Tbh, there is no equivalent. That was a midfield for the ages, and the only reason we didn't win a CL was because of that awesome Barca team who had the likes of prime Messi, Neymar, Suarez, in addition to Xavi and Iniesta.
Saul would definitely be in there, but De Bruyne plays further forward to be a like for like replacement for any of Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, or even Pogba.
Tbh, there is no equivalent. That was a midfield for the ages, and the only reason we didn't win a CL was because of that awesome Barca team who had the likes of prime Messi, Neymar, Suarez, in addition to Xavi and Iniesta.
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You are not the only one.
Im not saying he is better than Aouar but I see him better at assisting or scoring and thats what we are lacking!
I didnt count but Im sure all our midfielders over the last season including our games so far this season havent even scored 10 goals combined! and I include Pjanic in this despite him being the only one in midfield who I could call productive.
Im not saying we should have kept him as obviously his time here was over but we should have taken someone who can assist and score.
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Im enjoying the fact that we have a lot of players with potential. Even though some are not in best condition at the moment, it’s waiting when they’ll improve their qualities and get in form.
2 years ago it was hoping that Khedira, Matuidi or Can had a good game. Pjanic performances were already decreasing.. shitty situation.
2 years ago it was hoping that Khedira, Matuidi or Can had a good game. Pjanic performances were already decreasing.. shitty situation.
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