- Jun 24, 2004
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As our season finally comes crashing down, and looking at recent performances, I think we all can realise that the squad/recruitment has been mismanaged for quite some time. Possibly due to Poch’s commitment to certain players, scouting (perhaps?), and of course the board.
There is a lot to do, some gaping holes, and some players that are maybe just needing to move on for our - and their - own good. Obv this isn’t gonna happen in one window, but who/where would you like us to strengthen?
Lloris - too many mistakes, lack of leadership. Maybe Pope would be a good replacement?
Aurier - to say he’s our best RB shows how much he needs replacing. Bogle and Doherty would be ideal.
Vertonghen - great servant, but past it now. Ake has been mentioned before, but I’m not sure on him.
Sanchez - he’s been given time, and games, yet seems to have gone backwards imo. Gets too involved in a fight, or is easily run by, no consistency. I’ve been impressed with Upamecano (too soon?).
CM - Last night showed the lack of presence we have in CM.. Leipzig showed us how to run a midfield, and what kind of players we are missing. We need strength, pace, positioning, and intelligence. Not easy to find in one player, but I’m sure there are options.
Lamela - too inconsistent, more likely to get a fee for him now than in a year or two, so I’d offer him out. Grealish (probably too expensive now) I would love, I’d also like Eze from QPR to come in.
Striker - we badly need a striker, Kane rarely plays a whoIe season. As for who, there are plenty options, I’m not exactly sure as to which one, but thishas to be a priority position.
There is a lot to do, some gaping holes, and some players that are maybe just needing to move on for our - and their - own good. Obv this isn’t gonna happen in one window, but who/where would you like us to strengthen?
Lloris - too many mistakes, lack of leadership. Maybe Pope would be a good replacement?
Aurier - to say he’s our best RB shows how much he needs replacing. Bogle and Doherty would be ideal.
Vertonghen - great servant, but past it now. Ake has been mentioned before, but I’m not sure on him.
Sanchez - he’s been given time, and games, yet seems to have gone backwards imo. Gets too involved in a fight, or is easily run by, no consistency. I’ve been impressed with Upamecano (too soon?).
CM - Last night showed the lack of presence we have in CM.. Leipzig showed us how to run a midfield, and what kind of players we are missing. We need strength, pace, positioning, and intelligence. Not easy to find in one player, but I’m sure there are options.
Lamela - too inconsistent, more likely to get a fee for him now than in a year or two, so I’d offer him out. Grealish (probably too expensive now) I would love, I’d also like Eze from QPR to come in.
Striker - we badly need a striker, Kane rarely plays a whoIe season. As for who, there are plenty options, I’m not exactly sure as to which one, but thishas to be a priority position.