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Injured knee again.
New DM needed.
Yeah it's now clear we need 2 additions in CM quite urgently. A DM and a playmaker imo.
A new Parker/Sandro and Modric combo would be nice.
Injured knee again.
New DM needed.
Yeah it's now clear we need 2 additions in CM quite urgently. A DM and a playmaker imo.
A new Parker/Sandro and Modric combo would be nice.
He's never been a progressive passer though, he's always been safe with the ball. Dier was definitely capable of more on the ball.
He's never been a progressive passer though, he's always been safe with the ball. Dier was definitely capable of more on the ball.
Don't agree, he takes less risks with the ball than Dier but his use of it is/was excellent. Dier will try more passes to open up a defence but sometime will fail, Wanyama will try less but his pass rate would be more accurate.
His through balls (to Salah, in 2 different games) were Messi-esqueHe's never been a progressive passer though, he's always been safe with the ball. Dier was definitely capable of more on the ball.
Haha yeah, he's not been great this season.His through balls (to Salah, in 2 different games) were Messi-esque
If Winks gets another 4 month injury you would seriously be comfortable with Onomah, Amos & Skipp?It's definitely the defensive midfield role that we're lacking in with the Wanyama issue, so I agree there. I like our other centre midfield options though in Winks with Onomah, Amos and Skipp coming through too. I think we're well sorted for ball playing centre midfielders. I would much rather invest in a destructive DM along with another number 10 rather than another 8.
The DM needs to have those Wanyama qualities from the season before last. What a beast he was, such a shame he is so often injured now though.
Well no I said those youngsters coming through which means we're covered for the future. We still have Dembele for this season. I certainly dont like to think about such injuries happening to anyone but we deal with those IF they happen. No point speculating about that scenario though as anyone could potentially get a serious injury.If Winks gets another 4 month injury you would seriously be comfortable with Onomah, Amos & Skipp?
So next year?Well no I said those youngsters coming through which means we're covered for the future. We still have Dembele for this season. I certainly dont like to think about such injuries happening to anyone but we deal with those IF they happen. No point speculating about that scenario though as anyone could potentially get a serious injury.
Winks replaces Dembele and one of the youngsters steps into the first team squad.So next year?
It's definitely the defensive midfield role that we're lacking in with the Wanyama issue, so I agree there. I like our other centre midfield options though in Winks with Onomah, Amos and Skipp coming through too. I think we're well sorted for ball playing centre midfielders. I would much rather invest in a destructive DM along with another number 10 rather than another 8.
The DM needs to have those Wanyama qualities from the season before last. What a beast he was, such a shame he is so often injured now though.
Agree to disagree that would be sufficient.Winks replaces Dembele and one of the youngsters steps into the first team squad.
Why? Onomah and Amos are only 1 year younger than Winks and already 1 year older than he was when he made his debut. Next season Skipp will be only 1 year younger than Winks was.We'll always be a fringe team if we are comfortable with that.
Just a difference of opinion. I'm not going to complain if we go and sign a top number 8 by any means, but I do believe in our project. It surprises me that people overlook Winks as our long term number 8. He has been excellent already and proved himself in top games in the league and Champions League. I think people are obsessed with new signings on here.Agree to disagree that would be sufficient.
Just a difference of opinion. I'm not going to complain if we go and sign a top number 8 by any means, but I do believe in our project. It surprises me that people overlook Winks as our long term number 8. He has been excellent already and proved himself in top games in the league and Champions League. I think people are obsessed with new signings on here.