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Seems strange when we’ve lost matip from the match day squad v Fulham and he was on the bench then

Let’s just not play with full backs and go 3-4-3, mix it up a bit! konate virg gomez trent endo gravenberch szobolazi salah nunez diaz

Doku has the potential to cause major problems for Trent or exploit the space he leaves so we need to do something to help protect that area of the pitch.

Hopefully have him back for the festive period

They’ll wait until City are say 13 points clear with two games remaining and deduct them 6 points…matter closed.

Good to see Gordon back on the bench after his injury problems

A busquets, Alonso, silva hybrid…sign him up!! Zubimendi's versatile style of play draws comparisons to renowned players, notably Sergio Busquets. He showcases composure and control, guiding plays and adjusting the game's tempo. His role involves initiating plays from deep positions, displaying precise decision-making. Zubimendi's aptitude for receiving passes and creating space is reminiscent of Busquets, reflecting a deep understanding of the game and the art of crafting opportunities. Additionally, his technical abilities, including dribbling and deep runs, align with top midfielders, while his ball retention in tight spaces mirrors qualities seen in players like Xabi Alonso and David Silva.

Is gakpo back for this? Give him a run out for some match fitness if he is.

Alisson Trent konate virg tsimikas Szobolsai endo gravenberch Salah nunez diaz jota maybe in for nunez or diaz if they’re not quite fresh enough after the international travel.

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Didn’t look like Trent was involved, nor Thiago. They were the only ones I didn’t see although may have missed off someone

Ah well I suppose we could stand aside and let them have mbappe

There is actually a possible Japanese player we could target. Takefusa kubo who was at Barcelona and Real Madrid but now finding form at sociedad last season and this. Only just turned 22 as well.

I thought that so looked at his stats and has 9 goals in 96 PL appearances. Not the best to come in and fill Salah spot as you’d want a bit more of a return than that as a basis to start with.

Funny how Trent doesn’t get this kind of backing from the England manager when all in sundry tell us he’s rubbish defender and costs us goals yet instead he gets praised for dropping him so he can regain his form and give him something to fight for and then praise again for playing him in midfield

Random bet time…Southgate to Utd after the euros if ten Haag messes up this season.

Yeah koeman has had his say though

No think he’s turned down the chance to get sorted here. Koeman not impressed!!

Good of him to stay behind and help Ryan get settled in!!

Think as someone else has mentioned saka would be the one to try and get given the numbers he’s posted last couple of seasons. Use to the league, young and English although only a year or so into a new deal so may be reluctant to leave his boyhood club given they seem to be on the up. Think we tried to sign him when he’d have been on a free a while back.

The bombardier challenger is on his waaay

I wonder if these links to the left footed right winger from PSV (bakayoko?) is down to salah potentially going. If we can get him in then we let Salah go

Chelsea may go for pavard then with James out