Who is the next preferred CM signing?

[Henrique 9,133]

I really don't understand the purpose of this topic.

Mourinho favor the 4-2-3-1 system. Matic will play alongside Fabregas, then Hazard, William, Oscar, Schurle, Salah will share the 3 spots behind the lone striker.

Van Ginkel is also returning from injury. There won't e any other CM signing, unless its a player for the future or a squad player.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

I really don't understand the purpose of this topic.

Mourinho favor the 4-2-3-1 system. Matic will play alongside Fabregas, then Hazard, William, Oscar, Schurle, Salah will share the 3 spots behind the lone striker.

Van Ginkel is also returning from injury. There won't e any other CM signing, unless its a player for the future or a squad player.

How do you know that for sure? If he wants to bring the best out of the current squad, 4-3-3 is the way to go and he certainly knows that. And we are already linked to a bunch of them who aren't squad players or players for the future--Pogba, Kroos, Vidal, Khedira

[Henrique 9,133]

How do you know that for sure? If he wants to bring the best out of the current squad, 4-3-3 is the way to go and he certainly knows that. And we are already linked to a bunch of them who aren't squad players or players for the future--Pogba, Kroos, Vidal, Khedira

He said in the beginning of last season he wanted to implement this system. Since his Inter de Milan success, his new system is 4-2-3-1. He used this system with Real as well and with Chelsea lasts season. Basically it means in the last 6 or 5 years the 4-2-3-1 is Mourinho system.

There is nothing to suggest at this point he want to go back to the 4-3-3.

http://www.sportskeeda.com/general-sports/the-evolution-of-jose-mourinho/

I think its easier to see Mourinho adopting a two striker formation at some point: like Higuiain and Benzema in some Real games, than adopting the 4-3-3.

[The Chels 2,502]

Mourinho favor the 4-2-3-1 system. Matic will play alongside Fabregas, then Hazard, William, Oscar, Schurle, Salah will share the 3 spots behind the lone striker. Van Ginkel is also returning from injury. There won't e any other CM signing, unless its a player for the future or a squad player.

If Ramires doesn't start the majority of games (that he's available for) I would be wholly surprised.

[Henrique 9,133]

If Ramires doesn't start the majority of games (that he's available for) I would be wholly surprised.

That will be really shocking, but if that happen I don't think Mourinho will change his system, Ramires would play as second DM alongside Matic, and Fabregas would be playing in a more attacking position, in the middle, while Hazard and the other guys will be playing on the wings. and even Ramires can play as a winger (lol).

[mccg 1,528]

Ross Barkley & Alan Dsagoev for me

[The Skipper 20,609]

Ross Barkley & Alan Dsagoev for me

Both CAMs not CMs.

[iseah100 5,612]

Both CAMs not CMs.

Hector Herrera. Young and cheap. we need more Americans on this team.

[Matterz 67]

Sell Mikel and sign Tiago on a free, then we good to go...

Matic

Fabregas

Ramires

Van Ginkel

Tiago

More than enough for two positions.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Sell Mikel and sign Tiago on a free, then we good to go...

Matic

Fabregas

Ramires

Van Ginkel

Tiago

More than enough for two positions.

Mikel is the most important CM when Mourinho wants to shut up shop.

We should be keeping our most defensive CM, unless we sign Luis Gustavo. Tiago is not exactly filling in there.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Hector Herrera. Young and cheap. we need more Americans on this team.

Lukaku out, Altidore in.

[Matterz 67]

Mikel is the most important CM when Mourinho wants to shut up shop.

We should be keeping our most defensive CM, unless we sign Luis Gustavo. Tiago is not exactly filling in there.

Tiago Stats

Tournament Apps Tackle Int Fouls Off Won Clr Was Dribbled Blk Shots OG Rating La Liga* 21(2) 3.4 2.6 1.4 - 2.5 1 0.2 - 7.43

Mikel Stats

Tournament Apps Tackle Int Fouls Off Won Clr Was Dribbled Blk Shots OG Rating Premier League* 11(13) 1.3 1 0.8 - 1.4 0.8 0.3 - 6.65

So to me Tiago makes more sense based on your argument of the more defensive midfield option. Plus his wages will probably be less and we could get a fee from Mikel sale.

Most importantly though, Mikel is just pure shit and frustrating to watch, and after 8 odd years of watching him pass sideways and backwards, I cant wait to see the back of him.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Tiago Stats Tournament Apps Tackle Int Fouls Off Won Clr Was Dribbled Blk Shots OG Rating La Liga* 21(2) 3.4 2.6 1.4 - 2.5 1 0.2 - 7.43

Mikel Stats

Tournament Apps Tackle Int Fouls Off Won Clr Was Dribbled Blk Shots OG Rating Premier League* 11(13) 1.3 1 0.8 - 1.4 0.8 0.3 - 6.65

So to me Tiago makes more sense based on your argument of the more defensive midfield option. Plus his wages will probably be less and we could get a fee from Mikel sale.

Most importantly though, Mikel is just pure shit and frustrating to watch, and after 8 odd years of watching him pass sideways and backwards, I cant wait to see the back of him.

Another one of those Mikel haters!

After doing the dirty work for 8 years without complaining, the least we could give him is respect.

I simply can't make my mind round those stats. Sorry.

[drog.ba 239]

Pogba would be ideal, even if he cost £50m I'd still consider that a relatively low risk signing, he's 21, homegrown plus experience of England. Already he's one of the best central midfielders in the world

[iseah100 5,612]

Pogba would be ideal, even if he cost £50m I'd still consider that a relatively low risk signing, he's 21, homegrown plus experience of England. Already he's one of the best central midfielders in the world

Low risk??? More like risky investment.