I’m kinda relaxed about the younger players. I think De Zerbi picked a very particular team for the last 7 games and in the summer he’s gonna challenge the squad in different ways to see who can grasp his football and step up. Some will, some won’t. He’ll be pretty ruthless with them I’d imagine.100% chance not all will make it
Some will be brilliant (hopefully), some will be "decent", some just wont cut it - tis the nature of things, isnt it?
I havent said we have to play them all. In the post you quote - I literally state I think we're going to sell some or compromise some - which I think is a shame, thats all.
We have pursued a policy of signing young, exciting players, and then not actually having a structure or pathway for them to come into the squad/team
So I think there will be some bad news coming out of that (as someone who always appreciates young players coming up throught he club)
When Liverpool were linked to Bergvall in January (?) people were losing their shit over it, clearly he has a lot of potential, we didnt want to lose him.
Now, this summer, I suspect theres a very real possibility we either sell him or stunt him - because there just wont be room for him to get opportunities.
Obviously he has been injured a while, so theres that thing fans do of forgetting how good a player can be.
Could argue similar of Gray, or a number of other prospects
To be clear, Im not saying all have to play every game, nothing like it
All Im saying is, we buy someone like Wilson, then players like Tel, Odobert, Moore have an even tougher time making it with us.
And frankly, I dont think Wilson is worth that.
Someone else? Yeah, maybe - if we can pull in a Kang Lee In for example, then its impossible to refuse.
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You yourself used term "Blocking Tel's path".
And I said that Wilson would not block much but be an option if Tel does not work.
And to that you reply that you'd add one more first choice winger - that is just unreasonable in my eyes - if you add 2 wingers than Tel is properly blocked and should be moved on. Cause why keep a youngster who cannot play. He will lose the value while sitting on the bench. And at (realistic) best - in that scenario he'd be 4th choice winger. Better to cash in then.
Savinho and Marmoush replace Richarlison and RKM. No need for Harry Wilson. Tel and Odobert will get opportunities because Kudus and Savinho won't be fit all season. That is my vision. Marmoush unrealistic but he is my ideal scenario fpr a Richarlison replacement.
Odobert needs to recover from an ACL so we are not sure if he gets back to the same level and that's even when he comes back, and Tel isn't good enough, needs a loan or needs to be sold.
Agree Tel, Moore better off left and think LWB is too? Odobert in theory should be the same but I think he actually looked better off the right.
So that does only leave Kudus for the right side currently. So we should look to upgrade…get someone better who can contribute now - N’Daiye?
100% chance not all will make it
Some will be brilliant (hopefully), some will be "decent", some just wont cut it - tis the nature of things, isnt it?
I havent said we have to play them all. In the post you quote - I literally state I think we're going to sell some or compromise some - which I think is a shame, thats all.
We have pursued a policy of signing young, exciting players, and then not actually having a structure or pathway for them to come into the squad/team
So I think there will be some bad news coming out of that (as someone who always appreciates young players coming up throught he club)
When Liverpool were linked to Bergvall in January (?) people were losing their shit over it, clearly he has a lot of potential, we didnt want to lose him.
Now, this summer, I suspect theres a very real possibility we either sell him or stunt him - because there just wont be room for him to get opportunities.
Obviously he has been injured a while, so theres that thing fans do of forgetting how good a player can be.
Could argue similar of Gray, or a number of other prospects
To be clear, Im not saying all have to play every game, nothing like it
All Im saying is, we buy someone like Wilson, then players like Tel, Odobert, Moore have an even tougher time making it with us.
And frankly, I dont think Wilson is worth that.
Someone else? Yeah, maybe - if we can pull in a Kang Lee In for example, then its impossible to refuse.
I simply want to see an objectively strong squad, playing decent football and being competitive.
I think our policy of buying young potential creates attachments, usually because of some degree of promise. In a successful team that's less problematic.
If players are demonstrating they are good enough then you would like to believe they get a chance. Obviously with most younger players that might be a matter of finding that consistency.
I don't think we are going to be seeing appreciably far better players being brought in this summer but that doesn't make them necessarily not worth pursuing, in my opinion.
The concern at present is the lack of noise about strikers.
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Nico Gonzalez is slow and quite frankly, not very good.
Please stay clear.
I do understand, I just dont agree
Im not going to play the pedantry game, I dont care about the 154 minutes, stats can be played any number of ways
And I dont particularly dislike Wilson either, my view on him is quite literally "meh"
Not interesting enough to rate, not interesting enough to actively dislike
He has talent, he can effect a game, I think he is a bit of a MOTD player, and I dont think he'll move the needle at all
So if the choice is between a young player who can improve, who has shown great heart, who we already have at the club getting opportunity to try and impress under a great coach in a stable environment (for once)
or
An ageing winger I just dont particularly rate, for the sake of an opportunistic stop gap move
Then Ill choose the former, even if - for that short period - someone like Wilson might arguably be a bit better
Because long term I think the benefit to/of Tel is greater and he'd be worth that investment
And, as Ive said, Im very fearful this summer of us junking up the squad even more, leaving us multiple windows to try and sort it out
Agreed, those games - every choice was about digging us out of the shit
I dont see them as indicative of the long term
And I do think RDZ will be ruthless, been saying it since day 1 - I think he'll be ruthless with everyone, not just young players
I’ve asked my United mate if he wants him gift wrapped!
The response:
‘Fuck off do we want him!’
If we ended the window with this frontline, how would people rate it:
RW
Kudus, Savio, (Kulusevski to return)
CF
Solanke, Marmoush, Tel
LW
Marmoush, Savio, Tel, Moore (Odobert to return)
AM
Maddison, Gallagher, Moore, (Simons to return)
IMO that’s a decent effort from the club
RW
Kudus, Savio, (Kulusevski to return)
CF
Solanke, Marmoush, Tel
LW
Marmoush, Savio, Tel, Moore (Odobert to return)
AM
Maddison, Gallagher, Moore, (Simons to return)
IMO that’s a decent effort from the club
As I said originally, I am fully expecting some moves to be made that dont go down that well with the fans (in general)
Be that selling a Bergvall or someone, for example
And I think thatll be a shame
Ultimately, like you, I just want to see us stronger next year, but there is a part of me that still wants us to view the next season, and the one after that too
I appreciate we need some short term major surgery, but I do want to see a bigger picture too
In the case of Robertson, for example
- If the idea is get him in, he's free, experienced, we'll worry about LB again in a couple of years
Well, short term thats fine, but it also doesnt sound that great to me, of its
- Get him in to challenge, cover Udogie, bring some leadership to help augment the squad dynamic - AND - find Souza a quality loan to gain experience, come back in a year and challenge himself
Thats sounds a lot better to me!
Id loan Bergvall happily this year to help ease those squad dynamics, and get him play-time (if we dont see him playing this year) on the proviso by next summer theres a place in the squad for him to come and fight for
Id be hesitant to loan him if the idea is to just kick the can down the road and worry about it later...
And thats largely where my heads at when talking about the like of Wilson, I just dont think its worth it in the wider context.
To TheSpurEst point above, there is also the other dynamic of we get the opportunity to bring in a real needle mover - which also compromises a younger talent. Again, part of me would be sad for that - but at least its in the name of genuine progress, which is I think what we all really want to see, isnt it?
The level we told we would be aiming for....at the very least.
This was the justification for moving in to the multi sports and entertainment centre and charging the highest ticket prices in Europe.
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I dont think itll be a popular opinion, but Im far from convinced Moore is ready - and feel he would be better served with another loan
Ideally championship
Performing well (not amazing) in a shit Rangers team in a poor league is a great step for a first proper loan, but Im not sure it puts him in a place to take on the premier league - I think he needs another step up first
That aside, its not a bad set of options at all
I am a little unclear of what you think about Wilson joining Spurs.
I dont belive a word of it despite what his glee club think most fans here think he is a joke. He will not move to an English club but Id drive him to Manchester if it was on.I’ve asked my United mate if he wants him gift wrapped!
The response:
‘Fuck off do we want him!’
MehI am a little unclear of what you think about Wilson joining Spurs.
I would be worried.
Which area are you expecting to see more done?
I guess you still have your mission against Kudus going? And don’t rate Savio?