MoroccanBlue

Reports are that Barca are in advanced talks to bring Neymar back. Willian to Barca will be the cherry on top of the fuckery our board have done these past few years.

He won't. Conte and Sarri benched him for superior players. No doubt Lampard will too. Honestly just a 'body' for this team atm. Should of been sold in 2017.

That's good to see him taking the initiative. Knowing we have a transfer ban and it is the perfect time for him to step up. Sadly, he has everything he needs to be a top striker. Except a brain.

Heard his pass completion against Andorra was above 90%. Can anyone confirm if his distribution has improved?

You've implied, on multiple occasions, that Jorginho relies on Sarri's system. I've showed you, that he's been one of the national team's most consistent performers these past couple years, playing in a double pivot under Mancini's philosophy. Don't take my word for it, actually watch Italy or hear what actual Italians have to say about him. 1st name on the team sheet for some. To completely disregard it as evidence as you did, just furthur shows your confirmation bias.

You were curious to know how Jorginho fairs as a player when he isn't 'Constricted to Sarri's football'. I showed you an example how he works well for the national side playing in a double pivot. Being one of Italy's more consistent performers. We get it. You don't like him. But save it with the confirmation bias.

"Integral player" when defenders such as Sol Bamba, Lucas Digne, and Nathan Ake had more league goals than Willian last season.

What's Simeone's record in developing young talent? Pretty good I'd imagine?

Plays well alongside Verratti for the national team.

Will Lampard be blamed for "not wanting him"?

We don't need to worry about Arsenal. Spurs and United however. To an extent even Leicester

Extend it to 2021. No more.

Why City being banned from the Champions League is going to be a piss take as they will steamroll the league that season.

Lampard shouldn't even accept the job if those are the expectations. We barely managed Top 4 with Hazard and now we are without him, have a transfer ban, and our rivals strengthening. So unrealistic.

We barely scraped 4th last season with Hazard. 4th place should be seen as a maximum objective IMO. 6-5th place minimum.

Have you seen Barca the season before Pep? They finished 3rd and won nothing. There was a disconnect between the fans and the club, which grew resentment towards Rijkaard. They sacked him, appointed someone who knew the club and the culture. This in itself had players believe in the manager and in their ability. Do I believe this will happen with Lampard? No, because I can't back that up. I do however know Lampard's philosophy on football, and I think it will help continue on what Sarri started. Again, the one thing we need to know is what the club expects from Lampard.

You're giving me the team comparisons, not actual managerial comparisons. I think before anything, we need to know what the club expects from Lampard. .

Yes. Why can't we compare?

Has more experience than Guardiola when he started managing Barca

As two faced as you can get. The moment things go bad, they will be the first to call for his head.

Right. The Sarri-iner's will be the problem The Sarri-inner's were realistic in expectations with who Sarri currently had. Gash like Willian and over the hill Pedro and Giroud. No doubt they will be patient with Lampard as well. It's the Sarri Outer's that people need to worry about with Lampard.

Massive risk for both the club and Lampard, but better Lampard than anyone else. You just have to read an analysis of Lampard's football at Derby. Almost identical to Sarri's. Keep the progressive football moving at this club.

They'll turn on him the moment they lose the El Classico

If true, job done from our board into taking this club to mediocrity.

They were telling him what to do.