16 Jun 2015 12:24:27
Hi,
Is Varane our preferred centre back option? What other options are we pursuing?
Thanks
{Ed002's Note - Varane (difficult), Balanta (unlikely), Marquinhos (won't happen as he has signed a new contract), Antonio Rudiger (previous interest may be rekindled). Not a priority.
16 Jun 2015 12:50:46
Thanks, makes good sense I guess.
16 Jun 2015 13:57:35
Damn, we really need Varane. Terry can't keep playing every minute of the season and we need a centre back that is suited to a high line in order to continue to develop our playing style. Varane has to be a priority this summer IMO!
16 Jun 2015 15:35:35
We don't need Varane Jackson if Zouma stays. JT has a season in him and Branna can also cover. Christiansen is developing well.
16 Jun 2015 16:08:57
Zouma is not ready to lead right now. I know Varane isn't a great leader yet either, but he's got a lot of experience for his age and also in high pressure games. I really believe Varane should be a priority. Indeed Terry can play another season or 2, but counting on him to play every game isn't smart and I'm not yet comfortable with a Cahill-Zouma partnership. Varane would be a great replacement for Terry.
I know Ivanovic can cover there but I think Mourinho is reluctant not to play him at right back. His ability to play as a 3rd centre back when we defend deep is crucial I believe to our game. Willian then basically makes it a back five by defending deep on the wing. And Ivanovic moves more central to act as a 3rd centre back. So I think Ivanovic stays on the right with Azpi on the left.
16 Jun 2015 16:05:29
dont get me wrong would like to see it but don't think christiansen is evda going to be good enough unless be really bulks up some I no he has time but i'd go with kalas before him. but as said would choose varane anyday
16 Jun 2015 21:04:17
Why is Zouma not ready to lead Jackson? What other young CB has had Sterling, Aguero, and Lukaku in his back pocket this season? Zouma's better suited to the English league than Varane with his power, Terry will teach him the rest?
16 Jun 2015 21:44:58
Well said Welsh, Zouma is a player I really want to see come through. Buy Varanne and Zouma goes on loan and then what? JT and Cahill/Zouma this coming season with Branna, Christiansen to cover.
17 Jun 2015 03:08:31
I don't think varane is a player we be necessarily need however he would also have a bigger long term impact than almost anyone I can think of and within 2 years he will be filling a need.