MoroccanBlue

Think we will see Hall in midfield, Maatsen and Chilwell as fullbacks.

1. Lampard + Terry 2. Drogba 3. Osgood 4. Cech 5. Harris

That Sebestian bloke on twitter was crucifying Cucurella in a training clip where his defensive posture was all over the place, followed by a montage of clips of Cucurella getting absolutely skinned whilst playing for us and Brighton.

He's a player I am indifferent on. Not entirely convinced of his quality but if the recruitment team think they see something there by all means.

Think it was Romano that stated we wanted a CM (Caicedo) and a creative player (Cherki).

I think Thuram is most similar to Santos. The latter is being pretty highly entrusted by the recruitment team as being the 3rd midfield option.

What are we thinking? Kepa Gusto Fofana Silva Maatsen Santos Hall Sterling Carney Jackson Broja

Issue is that he makes far more progressive ball carrying runs than any central midfielder. As we've seen, this is good for counter attacking sides but not for sides that predominately see the ball. He's also not part of Nice's core players in the defensive transition, he ambles back whilst preparing for another counter attack. Although his ball winning attributes are pretty good, his defensive positioning isn't consistent, as he is always looking to get further forward. There is the argument if he can be coachable, but there is also the argument if his natural instincts get in the way for it to work, ala Kante. This is a very good analysis on him. Essentially, Thuram would require a lot of coaching (without much guarantee of success) whereas Caicedo would slot in easier.

Same fanbase that thought they were getting a midfield three of Enzo, Bellingham, and Caicdeo.

Feel sorry for Ramano given the constant pressure he gets on twitter from spastic fans asking for updates.

Thuram is far more adventurous in ball progression from what I've seen. The Kovacic shouts are spot on, and I would even say Thuram takes it up a level. Caicedo probably a more disciplined option for that pivot.

Onana is the only real alternative tbh profile wise. Real would be crazy to sell Tchouameni.

Thuram more of a box to box

Gallagher would arguably be Poch's biggest assignment. With Mudryk, Jackson, Broja, and Madueke, the raw talent is there. With Gallagher, he'd have to absolutely fine tune every element of his game. At best Gallagher could be our Park ji Sung.

Flashback to Enzo saying he's staying put after scoring a goal for Benfica.

Yeah Kane and Caicedo in a 1 matchweek season we should be taking City all the way.

It's probably a horrendous deal structure wise too.

Going to be nice watching a match where the players aren't knackered after 60mins.

Silva in a back 4 is a handicap now.

Koulibaly is gone. Chalobah likely to be sold too. Silva is fucking 40. Fofana is injury prone and by extensive purposes has been hit or miss performance wise. Badiashile can play RCB to accommodate you at LCB if needed. 5 reasons then and there to give Colwill some assurances.

This was all Clearlake though. No planning, no direction, nothing. With Stewart, Winstanley, Shields, etc all here we actually have some understanding and infrastructure in place. As far as I'm concerned Poch will speak with him and tell him he's going to be involved. Poch's wet dream is having CBs that have a great passing range.