Imo the signing of Reguilon actually eliminates the need for a cb. It frees him to be the 5tH /6th cb Too
So we had the airport ITK on him and Dan KP saying he was in London yesterday.
Now Sky and Ally saying he's in Madrid.
Guess it's possible he did both but would seem a bit weird to fly 3 times in a week.
Would have thought we'd announce Reguilon today to leave tomorrow free for Bale ... but it doesn't really matter when it's announced as long as he's ours ?
would be nice to have reguilon announced today, so he can have his "moment" and not be overshadowed by bale.
That's a strong squad and we still have Sess and Gedson. I would have Gazzaniga as no 2 as well. Just a striker from being the strongest and balanced squad we've had in a long time.To me that looks like the best team we've had in decades
I think 4-2-3-1 is more likely though:
LlorisHell of a good 2nd 11 too:
Doherty--Toby--Sanchez--Reguilon
Hojbjerg--Lo Celso
Bale--Alli--Son
Kane
Hart
Aurier--Dier--Tanganga--Davies
Winks--Sissoko
Moura--Ndombele--Bergwijn
Lamela
The thought of Son and Reguilon on the left side, and Bale and Doherty on the right is mouth-watering. If we can shift the ball from side to side quickly in transition it would be impossible for defences to cover all the spaces.In terms of tactical aspect and performance this signing will be the most exciting.
We have been god awful in the wide areas these past 2 years or so. No underlaps, no overlaps and have really lacked the dynamic to hurt teams.
Aurier has done it to a very limited extent on the right but lacks the pace and drive on the ball.
Doherty showed that he's very effective in timing his runs and exploiting space from the right side.
I expect Reguilon to be even better on the left side.
I think modern football your full backs and defensive midfielders HAVE to be able to beat a player, you can't just rely on passing and others moving. You need to be able to take players out the game and move players out of position.
We've really lacked that these past two years.
A left back who can run at players adds a whole dimension to our game.
In terms of tactical aspect and performance this signing will be the most exciting.
We have been god awful in the wide areas these past 2 years or so. No underlaps, no overlaps and have really lacked the dynamic to hurt teams.
Aurier has done it to a very limited extent on the right but lacks the pace and drive on the ball.
Doherty showed that he's very effective in timing his runs and exploiting space from the right side.
I expect Reguilon to be even better on the left side.
I think modern football your full backs and defensive midfielders HAVE to be able to beat a player, you can't just rely on passing and others moving. You need to be able to take players out the game and move players out of position.
We've really lacked that these past two years.
A left back who can run at players adds a whole dimension to our game.
Same with Bale. SSN had footage of him rocking up at the Madrid training ground.So we had the airport ITK on him and Dan KP saying he was in London yesterday.
Now Sky and Ally saying he's in Madrid.
Guess it's possible he did both but would seem a bit weird to fly 3 times in a week.
Hope it is announced today, he deserves to have the spotlight for a bit, if they announce them both tomorrow Sergio's news will get drowned out.
I just hope his announcement wont be riddled with “announce Bale.” Reguilon is a massive signing in his own right and a real statement of intent. Just a huge coup for Levy to beat United to him as well as Bale.But you will get the 'announce Bale' comments across social media, so will be drowned out anyway +our game
ANNOUNCE REGUILON FIRST!!! ANNOUNCE REGUILON FIRST!!!