10 Jul 2016 19:17:25
Who do you guys think will leave this window?
I think from last seasons first team squad, possibly Pedro, Oscar, Remy and Mikel.
With the change to formation and in comings, Hazzard, Cesc and RLC will take on the cam role. Hopefully Kante, Cesc and Matic can take up the 2 CM/ CDM positions. Will the edition of a new striker it would leave us with 3 CF plus Traore as our 2 up front. I think our defence is sorted for WB's as the current crop seem to be better suited to that role. It just leaves a new CB to be acquired. I feel a swap of Cahill plus some wedge for Stones. Would be good business. Like what has been said about Ivan, I think he is potentially in his last season. But playing in a back 3 May just suit him, compared to forcing him to play RB.
Lastly, how would folks feel if we was to test Swansea's resolve over Williams? I know he is 32, but if we need a new leader, he could be a good stop cap.
Thanks for reading. And thanks to the Eds for all their hard work ðŸ‘.
10 Jul 2016 19:40:34
Cuadrado, maybe Mikel, maybe Pedro and maybe Oscar.
10 Jul 2016 19:47:06
We need someone good on the ball in a back three if that's the way Conte intends to go so it's got to be either Koulibaly or the unlikely Bonucci.
Kante's is everyone's choice I think for centre midfield were desperately lacking pace there and solidity and he can provide that. I got criticised on here before for saying I don't rate Cesc but I don't care yes he has a fantastic passing ability but he's way too slow and when his passing a not on form it's like playing with ten men. I've never been Oscar's biggest fan but I think he could do well for Conte in a two man midfield as he has a great work rate and can tackle. If we're going 3-4-1-2 I'd be happy to see either of the two central midfield positions taken by either Kante, Matic, RLC and Oscar.
In terms of outgoings mine would be:
Ivanovic. Mikel, Moses, Marin, Van Ginkel, Fabregas (probably get slaughtered just my own personal opinion), Cuadrado, Salah, Bamford, Remy.
10 Jul 2016 20:54:51
Conte plays with only one CDM and 2 CMs, so it's not 3412 but 3142 with 6 players pressing high opposition.
11 Jul 2016 00:32:23
I hope conte uses the formation that he's used with Italy and juve. Sadly in a 3 at the back I don't see a place for JT. Ivanovic and zouma plus a new signing, Cahill for me had a poor euros and a poor season. I don't think I would be too bothered if matic stayed or left the club. Oscar has promised so much, yet delivered so little, so he would be one I would look to sell. Cesc is a tricky one as he is a great player but only suits certain formations. He's not going to be box to box, but I think contes way of playing will suit him. So my outs would be: Oscar, Moses, Marin, remy, van ginkel, cuadrado and possibly matic.
Ins: morata, perisic, kante and one of ( koulibaly, varane, stones)