MoroccanBlue

Just remember it could always be worse. United are about to spend almost 60m on a 5'9 CB.

Would be nice if there was some clarity if Tuchel intends on using a 4 at the back this season or strictly 5 and on the occasional 4. Sadly I think Colwill is gone.

Emerson as backup. Joy.

I used to think he had a chip on his shoulder but after actually reading what he's been through growing up I understand.

I personally don't understand what people see in Leao or his qualities that can translate to the Prem.

Koulibaly in London right now completely medical - Law

Chelsea up their bid to 80 million which is accepted, but the player is waiting on Barcelona.....

Let's all remember this is simply under the assumption of Romano. We have no idea what Tuchel/the Club will do, and even more so if Colwill plays Saturday and immediately impresses.

I know Romano is reporting it but lets see what happens in the next couple weeks after he's played a few games.

Spirit of Marina lives on.

Emerson is Chilwell's back up and Colwill now likely to leave.

But he's never played LWB and he's never played LB consistently for us to give a fair assessment on how he'll do? We may end up having the same problem with Alonso where our 1st choice LB is miles better than our 2nd choice.

We've already done so much leg work on Ake (agreeing personal terms + close to agreeing final fee with City) it would just be bonkers if we all of a sudden dropped it in favor of Kimpembe. Not that I would complain.

So confused. We want Kimpembe + Ake?

Not sure he fits the profile in what Tuchel wants in his double pivot.

I'd rather Kimpembe personally.

It isn't as if he is Zouma esq on the ball or is last ditch defender, which is reassuring. If he manages to keep his pace it will be a huge bonus.

That's leadership added to the backline and a bucket load of experience. This bloke matched Salah and Mbappe for pace as well. Just hope his athleticism doesn't deteriorate rapidly.

Yeah Romano just said we want two CBs and a RWB. Ake and Koulibaly.....

Skriniar + Koulibaly + Ake vs Azpilicueta + Rudiger + Christensen.

I agree. Zero sympathy for me and I’m done hearing the injuries excuse. Bissouma ran circles against us. Home and away. It was pathetic.

Hence why I have zero sympathy for Tuchel if the same happens this season. Our midfield lacks so much physicality and aggression it’s bewildering why we are allegedly waiting for only Rice to address this.

No they haven’t. They just agreed transfer fee. This was always going to be the case. It’s whether De Jong wants to go given Barca still owe him wages.

I rate Koulibaly massively but there is always the risk of when he will lose his athleticism, which is his main attribute as opposed to Silva (hence why Silva can play at the highest level at 38). Koulibaly + Skriniar with Silva, Chalobah, and Colwill makes a safe CB unit.