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Dembele is my biggest concern now. If he goes that appointment has got to be the right one. Such a crucial role. Even if he doesn't go, succession planning should be happening now anyway
They have been the best, but all three have seen him miss time with injury as take time to find his fitness, rhythm and form. We only usually see peak Dembele for less than 20 matches a season. If we could find someone of similar quality who could perform for 40+ matches, that could really give us a boost. The season almost collapsed in November because we had such central midfield issues.
He probably does but let's face it he's on borrowed time and only has one more big contract left in him. Will he still have the same options at the end of next season. The odds are against it IMO. I'd he gets a big contract offer you can't blame him for taking it.
This is the wrong mindset in my opinion. We can no longer rely on sentiment. I love Demeble, but his body can no longer last the rigours of a full PL season. We need to be able to rely on players and as sad as it is, we cannot rely on Dembele.20 games with Dembele is better than no games. I think it would help winks development filling in for him as well
Rose out, Sessengnon in.
Alderweireld and Rose have had such a little influence on the season, we’re already cushioned from feeling their loss. Dembele would be different.
But our best form always coincides with him finding his. As I said before, I totally understand why we may consider moving on from him, but it’s absolutely cricitcal we get the right person in to replace him.But again, he’s played 60% of the last two seasons, and about 20% of that at peak performance.
As long as we spend wisely, I don’t think any of Alderweireld, Rose or Dembele should be catastrophic
lets be honest, the money Dembele could still earn playing for Tottenham, in a beautiful city, with good friends, with his new child is just as good as shifting a family and kid to CHINA for a couple years. It's not like the guy is playing for peanuts
Team vs Manchester United thread, bottom of page 2Where did he say he preferred a back 3 what did he say mate?
I remember saying the same thing when Tevez went there and got short shrift. I was given the 'anybody would do it to double their money' but I fail to see how that works out when you should already have millions in the bank. It's a bit different if you're taking home a few hundred each week. Dragging your settled family off half way round the world to a completely alien culture seems extremely selfish to me.
I see that but humans adapt and so do our wants. Dembele might be wondering whether the move could buy him a mansion in LA...I remember saying the same thing when Tevez went there and got short shrift. I was given the 'anybody would do it to double their money' but I fail to see how that works out when you should already have millions in the bank. It's a bit different if you're taking home a few hundred each week. Dragging your settled family off half way round the world to a completely alien culture seems extremely selfish to me.
People need to stop being so little England about things. You’re a young man in real world sense (even if old for a footballer), you have a few years left in your career, if someone’s going to offer you the money to also experience a new culture, way of life, adventure. China and India are fascinating places rich with history and culture, why not get paid a tonne, have an easier job and get to satisfy your intellectual curiosity all in one.
He probably does but let's face it he's on borrowed time and only has one more big contract left in him. Will he still have the same options at the end of next season. The odds are against it IMO. I'd he gets a big contract offer you can't blame him for taking it.