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Yeah I think it's really clear that Moreira is the primary LWB and Chukwueze is his backup. This is especially true if we don't make any more changes to the wingbacks in the squad. It will be Bartesaghi/Estupinian on the left, with Moreira/Chukwueze on the right. Moreira can play both positions of course, but it seems likely he's here primarily on the right. Amorim just confirmed he's a wingback, and Diego said in the interview that his position in the squad is 'right wing' which is just a way of saying right wingback in a 3421.
Barte and Estupinian...

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And Amorim is wanting to fight for a title?
 
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Huh

didnt know this

over the last 10 years:

average match day attendance

Serie A
up 8,767 per match
30,824 avg per match
37% growth
80% attendance vs capacity

La Liga
up 4,281 per match
30.015 avg per match
16% growth
81% attendance vs capacity

Bundesliga
down -5,427 per match
38,082 avg per match
-12.5% decline
96% attendance vs capacity

EPL
Up 4,283 per march
40,459 avg per match
12% growth
97% attendance vs capacity

Ligue 1
up 5,648 per match
27,948 per match
26% growth
83% attendance vs capacity


Hmm
Post covid almost every home game at San Siro is sold out, no matter what game it was.
 
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"He is not important at the moment"


He's not wrong.
First game of the season >>>> gimped Rafa
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I really am hoping for another CB. Let's go silent assassins.

Keeping some of these players are gambles that I hope pay off.

If our bullishness is predicated on the Man Utd game, regardless of today's result for them, that worries me.

We will get more of an idea (not anywhere close to the full picture) tomorrow of where we are and I am genuinely rooting for Amorim to be the transformative figure he was at Sporting.

But jeez do I hate that 3421.
 
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I really am hoping for another CB. Let's go silent assassins.

Keeping some of these players are gambles that I hope pay off.

If our bullishness is predicated on the Man Utd game, regardless of today's result for them, that worries me.

We will get more of an idea (not anywhere close to the full picture) tomorrow of where we are and I am genuinely rooting for Amorim to be the transformative figure he was at Sporting.

But jeez do I hate that 3421.
I actually adore the 3421 it's my go to formation in FM

rooting for this one
 
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Barte and Estupinian...

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And Amorim is wanting to fight for a title?
Are we writing Bartesaghi off already?
Guy is only 20 yo. 41 league apps.
He has a good cross on him, lets hope with such a strong aerial threat that we can have balls coming in from both sides.

I also don't rule out him becoming a strong LCB one day.

I think any fan that wouldn't mind him being sold would be wrong to feel that.

I think we need to wait and see if he can develop but yea ideally we would sell Estupi and have a better LWB.

Think we won the league with Calabria at RB - can't say Bartesaghi is much worse.
 
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He spoke pretty highly of Gabbia, guess he'll be a confirmed starter
The gabbia hate is weird.

You get what you get with the guy, but he tries and doesn't make as many brainfarts as the rest of the defence.

He'd be one of the first names on my sheet in the absence of anyone levels above him.
 
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When we win 4-0 tomorrow can we remain calm please?
Ramos might get a hattrick too.
 
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Are we writing Bartesaghi off already?
Guy is only 20 yo. 41 league apps.
He has a good cross on him, lets hope with such a strong aerial threat that we can have balls coming in from both sides.

I also don't rule out him becoming a strong LCB one day.

I think any fan that wouldn't mind him being sold would be wrong to feel that.

I think we need to wait and see if he can develop but yea ideally we would sell Estupi and have a better LWB.

Think we won the league with Calabria at RB - can't say Bartesaghi is much worse.
I've defended Barte LOTS... He's not an issue, if he has a more experienced, better player to compete with.

Going into another season with Barte and Estupinian is another shortcoming from this management team... They still have a little time to address it though.

Till then...
 
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Gazzetta reports that following the meeting between Gerry and Ruben yesterday, the situation has changed and only 1 more signing is expected, Ruben prefers it to be the left footed AM rather than a CB.
Not Diaz please 😭
 

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I'm not a huge Kean fan, but its simply not true to say that Ramos is a "much more decorated player", they're on quite similar levels
How many Champion's League winner medals decorate Kean's house?
 
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Musah is versatile, sure. But if that's enough to be part of the AC Milan squad, then I'm willing to play every position from goalkeeper to assistant physio.

Pretty certain Amorim will be our downfall. Football gods let me be wrong.
He isn't versatile, when a player has a strong physics, speed and can't defend-passes-shot-cross, they subsequently said he is versatile.
 

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I hope Kush is right and there are two more hits coming. Not sure if I prefer it to be an offensive player or a defender.

I had thought we would be in the process of signing one of them now. Can't be long until we hear something.
 
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Kean in his one season at PSG- 41 games, 17 goals (0.41 goals per game)
Ramos over three seasons at PSG- 131 games, 41 goals (0.34 goals per game)

They've had almost identical international careers too- Kean has 13 goals in 26 games for Italy, Ramos at 11 in 27.

Kean has also had a 19 goal Serie A season. And he's only 1 year older than Ramos.


I'm not a huge Kean fan, but its simply not true to say that Ramos is a "much more decorated player", they're on quite similar levels
Hes had one season where he scored 19 goals, other than that he never got over 10. Also failed to deliver at every big club he was at.

Ramos played in the CL finals and scored in a penalty shootout. Also being younger, he already has 3 seasons of scoring over 10 goals, where he wasnt even the main striker.

Id say there are levels to this.
 
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I really am hoping for another CB. Let's go silent assassins.

Keeping some of these players are gambles that I hope pay off.

If our bullishness is predicated on the Man Utd game, regardless of today's result for them, that worries me.

We will get more of an idea (not anywhere close to the full picture) tomorrow of where we are and I am genuinely rooting for Amorim to be the transformative figure he was at Sporting.

But jeez do I hate that 3421.
Cb
And AM who can play midfield as well
Backup striker

Then in January a Rwb and one more mid

Then complete team.
 
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Are we writing Bartesaghi off already?
Guy is only 20 yo. 41 league apps.
He has a good cross on him, lets hope with such a strong aerial threat that we can have balls coming in from both sides.

I also don't rule out him becoming a strong LCB one day.

I think any fan that wouldn't mind him being sold would be wrong to feel that.

I think we need to wait and see if he can develop but yea ideally we would sell Estupi and have a better LWB.

Think we won the league with Calabria at RB - can't say Bartesaghi is much worse.
Would get rid of Barte but then I would want Califori to replace him.

I don’t rate Barte tbh. Cant we find any other decent lb in Italy! Italian one for quota.
 

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Folks pretending now soyboy Pulisic and fucking Salad are difference makers lol
Have you forgotten how good a healthy Pulisic can be? What is wrong with you ppl?
 
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Kean in his one season at PSG- 41 games, 17 goals (0.41 goals per game)
Ramos over three seasons at PSG- 131 games, 41 goals (0.34 goals per game)

They've had almost identical international careers too- Kean has 13 goals in 26 games for Italy, Ramos at 11 in 27.

Kean has also had a 19 goal Serie A season. And he's only 1 year older than Ramos.


I'm not a huge Kean fan, but its simply not true to say that Ramos is a "much more decorated player", they're on quite similar levels
I assume he meant what they won and not purely stats.

Kean has had much better NT opportunities and you are conveniently leaving out his extended barren spells.

Not sure anyone is rating both of those players on the same level.
 
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I wonder if they'll move Bartesaghi to LCB? Still think they are a player short in that area with Tomori leaving. Kush says they are going for a CB. We'll see who is right Kush or Moretto.

 
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