Kevin de Bruyne

[ja1 1,166]

What I will say is that loaning them KDB and buying Marin is up there as some of the worst business the club has ever done.

Buying Marin has been meh, but of course not every club will get every transfer right. I definitely agree with loaning KDB out though.

[ja1 1,166]

Lovely lineup, against even smaller teams oscar could play instead of ramires. Possesion would be 90% - 10%

Cech

Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Cole

Mikel

oscar - KDB

Mata - Ba - Hazard

This is what I think. While I don't think changing formation is the be all and end alls to our problems, I do think it would suit the players we have next season.

One thing I would be wary bout would he a lessened effect of Mata - but he was still good there last season in a 4-3-3, and he has improved even further since then. The space he leaves can then be exploited by Azpi. Another thing I wasn't so sure about was Hazard as a goal threat, but he's definitely improved that in recent weeks - could be the more direct option.

I also agree with you about midfield - having a choice of any two of Oscar, Ramires and KDB would be great. Very adaptable and different players, yet all good. Mikel and Romeu are both top holding players. Problem comes with the last midfielder - ideally we need 6. Maybe could be Lampard, and then the season after McEachran/Chalobah will be ready to step up.

[zolayes 14,489]

Did somebody seriously suggest we should get one dimensional pass side to side Waynama over Mikel?

well previously it was Tiote.........

[Spike 12,049]

The German media...

No, it was when he was just being linked to Chelsea in early days...

[Amblève. 4,995]

No, it was when he was just being linked to Chelsea in early days...

Seems I missed something then. What exactly was the talk about?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

So a 4231..?

its basicaly the same as barca uses. And as I know they play 4:3:3

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Did somebody seriously suggest we should get one dimensional pass side to side Waynama over Mikel?

In old days we had Makelele and Essien and later Essien/Mikel. As I know our midfield is problematical and will remain so with current style of play. Even with Mikel and Rambo in midfield we get overrun and have no creativity...We tend to play fancy but with both Rambo and Mikel, we just wont be able to control midfield. Even if we switch to 4:3:3.

Wanyama is 21 yrs old, cm/dm gets at their peak at later ages. He will be great player, no doubt.

But as far we dont get a proper manager, who knows what formation and style will we play. With some luck, we can get world class team with no new signings, but I fear there must come a reinforcement in midfield. And Wanyama is much more allround than Mikel, his long shot, tackles, pace and eventualy passing will come better. I trust Mikel, but his positioning and work attitude is sometimes weird. Same goes for Luiz.

However speaking of transfers makes basicaly no sense, first the board picks players and secondly manager. Whatever we talk is meaningless.

[Jack Uzzi 54]

Zizou De Bruyne

[Styles 9,790]

Bayern Munich vs Werder Breman today. Kick off at 2.30

Be interesting to see how he does today against strong opposition.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Big game against Munich in about 10 mins. Best of luck Kevin ​

[DONI. 1,291]

Big game against Munich in about 10 mins. Best of luck Kevin ​

He is starting ?

[Peppi85 110]

He is starting ?

Would be surprised if not... Started every match so far?!

[Stats 7,142]

He is starting ?

Yes.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Any good english streams? I don't think know Bundesliga doesn't get much attention, it's such a fantastic league. If anyone has an english stream, please PM.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Any good english streams? I don't think know Bundesliga doesn't get much attention, it's such a fantastic league. If anyone has an english stream, please PM.

I'm watching it on TV, but I would suggest you try http://www.firstrow1.eu/