The Skipper

Actually wouldn't be too surprised at a 4231 given Palace are a pretty defensive team by nature.

Great minds ^

Of course. Looks like Mount is out too. Maybe a 4231 then? Kanté Kovacic Willian Pulisic CHO Abraham ?

Kepa James Zouma Tomori Emerson Jorginho Kanté Kovacic Pulisic Abraham CHO Please and thank you Frank.

Needs to be sold man. I'd be happy if we sold him, Barkley and arguably Willian and get some elite talents in to improve the quality of the squad.

Arguably our most exciting youngster I'd say.

Was very worried about his output because of his output in Germany but he's matching top wide forward numbers ATM. Also, his best attribute could be his intelligence off the ball - should model himself after someone like Sterling.

Our very own Philip Lahm.

So basically Willian 2.0?

What is the idea of Pulisic? What sort of player does he become? Struggling to see it a little bit tbh. Free to change my mind though of course...

I agree hugely on the Philip Lahm comparison. Could be our very own Philip Lahm. Huge talent.

In my head Batshuayi, Tammy & Giroud are all on the same level. Doesn’t really matter who starts tbh. Thought Tammy had a decent first half imo lead the line quite well and was unlucky not to score.

One of the most satisfying losses in a while funnily enough. Can’t wait for Kanté, Pulisic, CHO, James, RLC & Rüdiger to come back they’re all very needed. Won’t be a while until we see our strongest XI: Kepa James Rüdiger Christensen Emerson Kanté Jorginho Pulisic RLC CHO Tammy?

I’m mad because Willian clearly has this club by its balls.

Cannot believe he’s our number 10.

If the Paredes rumours are true and we do sign him, one could argue that Paredes, if he learns the role correctly, could usurp Jorginho’s spot in the team because he has more of an ability to directly impact offensive and defensive plays. If we do sign him, it’s important he understands he needs to get to Jorginho’s level with some of the categories you mentioned above (intelligence, team organisational stuff etc.) - if he nails that down he has Jorginho beat in that department of ‘direct impact’ that you mention so could then potentially become the starting regista in the team.

He’s made the most forward passes in the PL so this is rubbish. Open up your mind, expand your football knowledge. Learn the regista role and what it’s meant to do, it’s function in a team.

Kanté just isn’t an 8 unfortunately. Loftus-Cheek has been fantastic however imo.

Earning rave reviews recently with the Milan fans. Think they’ll end up buying him if he continues good form.

He’s scored like 5 goals in the whole of 2018, that’s Torres-esque form. He’s hitting that level consistently now. Terrible performance today.

He has been terrible in the final third as usual.

Are people still slating Rüdiger on here or have we accepted that he’s actually a top 3 CB in the league?

Ramsey is a top top CM when he’s fit - he’s much better than Barkley. He’d be extremely cheap as well which will mean we have funds to spend on other areas we need to reinforce (fullbacks, striker, out wide). He’s the finished article whilst Barkley isn’t. Rather give development time to someone from our own academy who has more potential than him (for example Mount or arguably RLC).

Have some respect, that’s Big Shaq.