The Skipper

He's in the last year of his contract.

If they still had Suarez in their squad I'd be very optimistic about my title chances if I were a Liverpool fan, thankfully they don't. They've improved their defence, they've added some very nice squad players to the team as well... Thank goodness they don't have Suarez because their team depth has improved very nicely.

How will Zouma and co ever become a top CB/player here if we continue to buy WC players every time there might be a slight perceived weakness (which I disagree with tbh) in an area of the squad?We still have the best back four in the PL, and one of the best back fours in Europe regardless of how we play. It is not a weakness in the squad. We don't need 4 experienced CBs as of right now because I still believe JT can do the job, so does Mourinho it seems. If you say - we need to bring in a new CB next year - I'd agree with you but as of right now our situation at the back is perfect IMO. We can really give Zouma and Christensen the chance to grow as players this year, and they have experienced players in JT, Cahill and Ivanovic to guide them. Bringing in another CB right now just kills that. Regarding Zouma, I don't know if people seriously thought that he'd immediately displace one of our established CBs? If so, that's your own fault for letting yourself get carried away like that. I always thought that this is the year that Zouma undertakes tutelage from the older CBs, a bit like Varane in his first season there, and if the signs are there for him to make that step up like Varane then brilliant! If not, then we certainly sign a new CB because JT has 2 seasons at the top left max IMO. There's no need to rush this at all.

I would love Apple as a sponsor. Would be incredible.

People do understand that playing a more expansive style of football will cause your defence to be a little bit more exposed than usual right? Buying a new CB won't change that. JT, Cahill, Ivan and Zouma (and Christensen) is fine for this season. Another CB would be an absolute luxury. People scream that we should give a chance to the youngsters but as soon as the latest toy becomes available on the market they fully abandon that notion. I hope the club aren't thinking about it in a similar matter. I think it's important Zouma and Christensen get some minutes so they can set an example for the rest of the academy.

A decent signing for Pool must say, a Sturridge, Balotelli strike force is a massive upgrade on what they have now.

Haha yes I did, I genuinely will do so if it happens. Save this post

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I would like to see a back four of Azpi - Iva - JT - Luis.

Please be true.

I wouldn't say he's shit, he isn't amazing at it though. If he's in the box he attacks a cross pretty well though.

On the Arse forum. The meltdown is hilarious.

Can't wait.

Very solid outing. He'll grow in confidence with a few more games, can see him single handily winning some games for us this season if he is given an extended run in.

I wasn't kidding when I said that Schurrle and Fabregas are going to be a problem this season...

Haha, I do love how you absolutely loathed Fab when he was at Barca and wouldn't entertain him being here but that he is now your favourite player! Don't blame you at all though, the guy is one of the best in the world when he's on form. Outstanding player. The footballing world should be very aware.

I haven't seen us score a goal as good as Schurrle's one in a very long time. I still can't get over it right now. What a goal.

My exact thoughts. He's going to be brilliant this year because of that - he is no longer our sole danger man with the likes of Costa, Fabregas and Schurrle (with one PL season behind him) now. He was brilliant today, his run for Schurrle's goal was orgasmic.

Fabregas and Ivanovic were world class. Costa had a great debut, and we generally looked very good when we were attacking with purpose. Really good first game. Bring on Leicester.

In love. What a player.

As much as I give him stick for his attacking abilities, Ivanovic has been world class going forward today.

Yup. Schurrle is going to have a lot of fun with Fabregas.

Fabregas is phenomenal. What a fucking player.

Let's do this!!!

The guy is so good, huge future. I would definitely be willing to ship out one or two AMs for him.