Yeah, so players could technically miss 4 games. AFCON starts on Saturday 13th so those players will miss UTD. Those players could then potentially still be away for Brentford (30th), Everton (3rd) & Brighton (10th).The 2-week winter break is directly after that game so further games would only be missed if players got far in AFCON.
The good thing for us is Mali won't get far so bissouma shouldn't miss more than one. Senegal potentially but I think Sarr is easier to replace with our squad optionsYeah, so players could technically miss 4 games. AFCON starts on Saturday 13th so those players will miss UTD. Those players could then potentially still be away for Brentford (30th), Everton (3rd) & Brighton (10th).
There is a winter break I thought.Haven't looked into it in depth tbh but if we only play once between 13th of January and the 11th of February then we haven't anything to worry about I guess.
There is a winter break I thought.
Mate, I think using terms like "analysing" and "scouting", along with your self confident certainty is what leads people to take the piss a bit.Totally and I get things right and wrong just like everyone. But the response I had was just rude and ignorant tbh. I wasn't being over confident, I was simply giving my opinion on the players having watched all of them.
Another thing is when people say God we can't risk signing foreign players, they are more likely to flop, when PL players flop all the time. Look at Richarlison! £60m down the drain for a so called 'PL proven' player.
My overall point was I think there's better value to be had outside of the PL because the prices have gone insane. For 1 Connor Gallagher at £50 million, we may be able to get 2/3 good talents (look at Udogie and Sarr for example).
Mate, I think using terms like "analysing" and "scouting", along with your self confident certainty is what leads people to take the piss a bit.
I know it makes me chuckle.
You're a football fan who watches a lot of football, that's it.
We have an actual scout on here who doesn't phrase his posts with as much certainty as you sometimes do.
Mate that's fair enough, it's a bit nerdy for me but if it's a hobby for you, then good for you.I've been scouting players as a hobby for over 10 years. Used to do it a lot more before I had my daughter but it's something I enjoy doing and I used to make extensive notes and go back over them making shortlists for positions etc. I used to send emails to the club years ago too haha, over on COYS I'm famous for my Suarez and Mertens campaigns in particular among others.
I consistently reiterate the views are my opinion, I consistently state that I can be wrong and I always have debates over players in good faith and don't put down anyone else's views. I have confidence in my ability to understand tactics and analyse players. I don't think any of that deserves mocking or being laughed at but if that's your way then fair enough.
I've been scouting players as a hobby for over 10 years. Used to do it a lot more before I had my daughter but it's something I enjoy doing and I used to make extensive notes and go back over them making shortlists for positions etc. I used to send emails to the club years ago too haha, over on COYS I'm famous for my Suarez and Mertens campaigns in particular among others.
I consistently reiterate the views are my opinion, I consistently state that I can be wrong and I always have debates over players in good faith and don't put down anyone else's views. I have confidence in my ability to understand tactics and analyse players. I don't think any of that deserves mocking or being laughed at but if that's your way then fair enough.
wonder what you think of this guys analysis? He is very highly rated and seems to like what Conor Gallagher offers
I can only see that role being taken by BentancurThat's a really good account and I enjoy reading his stuff. I agree with him on quite a lot of players tbh.
In Gallagher's case I just think he lacks a bit of finesse and isn't great at general build up play. I do agree that his pressing is good and he's high energy. I don't see the point in him when we have Sarr who imo is already a better player and we also have Bentancur coming back. So spending £50 million on him seems a waste of resources.
To me if we're signing a midfielder it should be someone who plays as a 6 so that we have rotation for Bissouma. I have concerns that Skipp's development has stalled and he clearly doesn't see him as a 6 in his system. So instead of signing another 8 I think we should be getting a young 6.
I can only see that role being taken by Bentancur
I’d prefer him as one of the 8s myself but he is good at progressing with the ball and pretty press resistant
That's a really good account and I enjoy reading his stuff. I agree with him on quite a lot of players tbh.
In Gallagher's case I just think he lacks a bit of finesse and isn't great at general build up play. I do agree that his pressing is good and he's high energy. I don't see the point in him when we have Sarr who imo is already a better player and we also have Bentancur coming back. So spending £50 million on him seems a waste of resources.
To me if we're signing a midfielder it should be someone who plays as a 6 so that we have rotation for Bissouma. I have concerns that Skipp's development has stalled and Ange clearly doesn't see him as a 6 in his system. So instead of signing another 8 I think we should be getting a young 6.
I wonder if we’ve looked at moscarda in Brazil?That's a really good account and I enjoy reading his stuff. I agree with him on quite a lot of players tbh.
In Gallagher's case I just think he lacks a bit of finesse and isn't great at general build up play. I do agree that his pressing is good and he's high energy. I don't see the point in him when we have Sarr who imo is already a better player and we also have Bentancur coming back. So spending £50 million on him seems a waste of resources.
To me if we're signing a midfielder it should be someone who plays as a 6 so that we have rotation for Bissouma. I have concerns that Skipp's development has stalled and Ange clearly doesn't see him as a 6 in his system. So instead of signing another 8 I think we should be getting a young 6.
It’s hard to say but we’d have a strong midfield group with those 5 plus Skipp (appreciate he is the most limited)I just think when Bentancur returns to full form (fingers crossed he does even if it takes a few months), he has to start. He's verging on world class and is a monster presser too.
Bissouma, Bentancur and Maddison would surely be locked in as our starting midfield 3, form and fitness permitting?
Sarr would be the back up to Bentancur? In which case signing Gallagher could completely stunt Sarr's development and game time?
1. What Chelsea are doing is a disgrace.
2. Wonder if this has anything to do with Gallagher.
But Sarr is best in the Bentancur role,It’s hard to say but we’d have a strong midfield group with those 5 plus Skipp (appreciate he is the most limited)