To play devil's advocate then, a good manager would realise that Sanchez drifts out of position, and instruct a partner to cover him when he does, no?
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Whilst I don't rate Sanchez as a top defender, I don't think he's as bad as some people believe.
Over the last 2 seasons, how often have we actually had a settled back 4? Between Alderweireld, Rodon, Dier and Sanchez there has never been consistency in a starting pair. Add to that the 2 full backs changing quite often.
If the right offer, like the swap with Sevilla, comes in then yes, sell him. But I'm happy to keep him for early cup and European games.
However, it is paramount we sign another centre back, and if that means selling Sanchez or Dier, then do it.
Over the last 2 seasons, how often have we actually had a settled back 4? Between Alderweireld, Rodon, Dier and Sanchez there has never been consistency in a starting pair. Add to that the 2 full backs changing quite often.
If the right offer, like the swap with Sevilla, comes in then yes, sell him. But I'm happy to keep him for early cup and European games.
However, it is paramount we sign another centre back, and if that means selling Sanchez or Dier, then do it.
Messi confirmed since this was tweeted.
Quite impressive.
Quite impressive.
I think he's less of a liability than Dier tbh.
The bonus is I think he's happier being classed as the junior defender in a partnership. Dier wants to be the senior defender but is nowhere near able to lead his defence. I see him flapping his arms about and pointing here there and everywhere but the defence always looks a mess when he plays.
I genuinely have NFI why we signed Rodon. Poor lad seems to be buried at Spurs. Suspect we fucked up a bigger deal last year after letting Vertonghen go then needed a CB at the last minute.
Thing is, 3 of those are well into their 30s now.
Messi will take the piss out of the French league for sure, but not convinced he's gonna drag them over the line in the CL against a team like Bayern Munich, Chelsea or even a fully fit Liverpool.
Ramos is probably gonna play with his shirt off and his shades on, he's already on holiday.
Winjaldum was almost at Barcelona airport to sign for his boyhood club when he saw the money and did a U-turn.
So only really leaves the keeper as a proper decent sound signing IMO.
The other 3 will all pocket huge wages then fuck off for nothing in a year or 2
They are equal liabilities just in different ways.
Sanchez struggles against strong strikers as he overrates his physical abilities. He's also terrible technically, constantly shanking clearances and poor in possession. Shit in the air too.
He's got decent pace and when he keeps things simple he can be effective.
I don't feel at ease with either of them as long term options so I hope a link to anothet solid CB emerges quickly.
Apart from Silva being overrated good player but is in the 20-30m range of player most, City need to get rid because of their bloated wages. Then Laporte no just no he is a truly overrated player who has spent the last 2 years on the physio table if people think Lamela was bad look at Laporte’s injury record their is no way he will last the season without getting a hamstring injury.
If we sell Kane it needs for straight cash and for the maximum value, we should not be doing City any favours and take players they are desperate to get rid of.
It's a real shit or bust move, very limited shelf life, high risk possibly high reward sort of move.
And I'm far from convinced it'll get them that elusive CL
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You could make Snow White sound like straw dogs
You should have gone to specsavers.
Posted at 10:30 last night when mum should have already tucked you in bed.
You can't think straight when you are tired.
Actually you can't think straight when awake.
You actually, actually said that Rice is better than H.
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if poch doesn’t win a treble with that squad this season he’s destined for forever failure
The biggest challenge will be to manage all the superstar egos. Football isn't Ultimate Team, so it isn't enough that the team is good on paper.
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