Isco needs to get the memo he will never be a star at Madrid he needs to make the move like Sanchez and go somewhere to fulfil his potential
Perhaps that's what you would do. I don't think Eriksen would be as happy playing second fiddle to Isco as a fringe player would. If Isco proves to be a better player than Eriksen, then sell Eriksen and keep the fringe player. That way we get more money, keep a good squad dynamic and have space for the likes of Edwards to come through.Jesus!!!
You'd make space by getting rid of a fringe player thus strengthening our overall squad, not selling one of our first choice players.
Perhaps that's what you would do. I don't think Eriksen would be as happy playing second fiddle to Isco as a fringe player would. If Isco proves to be a better player than Eriksen, then sell Eriksen and keep the fringe player. That way we get more money, keep a good squad dynamic and have space for the likes of Edwards to come through.
I couldn't give a fuck what Liverpool do.When Liverpool brought in Mane and Wijnaldum, they didn't look to move on Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana or Origi, they were brought in to compete with them.
Those fit and in form play, those who aren't, don't. We've seen that we're still well short of being able to compete on all fronts, and that's going out of the league cup early, not getting out of our CL group and not even starting the FA cup yet. There's plenty of football for more than just Lamela, Alli and Eriksen to play a lot of games.
What I'm saying is, that if Isco did come in, then I'd rather have him, Eriksen, Alli, Lamela all competing than to sell Eriksen.
Against the lower-table teams who will concede possession and look to park the bus, I think it would be workable in something of a 3-3-2-2 like this:Looking at our team last night, where would people see Isco fitting in?
I'm not for a moment saying he's not quality, and also am not saying that we will play the same way as last night in every game, but I'm still not quite sure where I see him fitting in, particularly with Lamela hopefully coming back soon.
Personally, if he's available, then I'd potentially buy first and ask those complicated questions later, because having a selection of quality attacking players is never a bad thing, but on this season's form (well last season for Lamela) would he get ahead of Eriksen/Alli/Lamela in what we consider to be our starting XI?
I suspect he's at least as good as each of those players, but would be big call dropping any of them.
Against the lower-table teams who will concede possession and look to park the bus, I think it would be workable in something of a 3-3-2-2 like this:
LlorisWe've already played Wanyama in a one-man midfield when we had that run with the 4-1-4-1 formation we played earlier in the season. This would be similar, but with a back 3 allowing the fullbacks to push further up.
Dier Alderweireld Vertonghen
Walker ------------- Wanyama --------------- Rose
Isco ------------------------- Eriksen
Kane Dele
The attacking midfielders could drop back to make up the numbers when out of possession. Isco has played CM on a number of occasions for Madrid and Eriksen tends to drop deeper than normal to pull the strings when we set up in 3-5-2 or 4-1-4-1 so the roles wouldn't be totally foreign to them.
speaking of Pool not sure if many of their fans realize Poch gave Coutinho his big break!I couldn't give a fuck what Liverpool do.
I have a couple of ideas but @Shadydan will just give me a hard time about and then casually ignore it when Pochettino does the same thing a couple of weeks later.where to play Isco is a problem Poch would love to have.
When Liverpool brought in Mane and Wijnaldum, they didn't look to move on Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana or Origi, they were brought in to compete with them.
Those fit and in form play, those who aren't, don't. We've seen that we're still well short of being able to compete on all fronts, and that's going out of the league cup early, not getting out of our CL group and not even starting the FA cup yet. There's plenty of football for more than just Lamela, Alli and Eriksen to play a lot of games.
What I'm saying is, that if Isco did come in, then I'd rather have him, Eriksen, Alli, Lamela all competing than to sell Eriksen.
Apparently on £60k pw at Real Madrid
Against the lower-table teams who will concede possession and look to park the bus, I think it would be workable in something of a 3-3-2-2 like this:
Lloris
Dier Alderweireld Vertonghen
Walker ------------- Wanyama --------------- Rose
Isco ------------------------- Eriksen
Kane Dele
Well certainly if we are going to take the EL seriously then we will need the depth.I find it bizarre many still don't get this.
I piss myself when people say "but if we sign x where will he play, who will drop out of the team?"
Squad.Game.
I have a couple of ideas but @Shadydan will just give me a hard time about and then casually ignore it when Pochettino does the same thing a couple of weeks later.
I think he likes you