Made In Aston Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, WHY said: completely agree regarding the midfield. It offered no protection to the defence last season. We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, Made In Aston said: We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! Didn’t Martinez make the most saves of any PL keeper last season? He played a huge part last season. I felt that last season we failed to control certain games and lacked a level of composure in midfield. Just my view though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Well we need a replacement for Lovren and Engels at a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Lovren? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I think I’m now a bit torn on the DCM rope as originally I wanted a better version of Nakamba. Now though, with the cash we have, we could get a better version of Luiz. For me it’s Sanson or McGinn one side of the two (in a 4231), with the new version of Luiz alongside. In an ideal world we’ve have a better version of Nakamba AND Luiz come in, which would mean we have a load of options shape wise but admit that’s a bit of a stretch. A midfield two of Sanson/McGinn and say Locatelli would not IMHO get cut apart. Plus CB cover and another forward option (Kamada, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! Mostly, yes. Our midfield was waltzed through too often and it cost us points. Just that improvement, a competent, dynamic, tenacious and mobile CDM could see us improve several league positions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knutserov13 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 The perfect end to the transfer window IMO: IN: Tuanzebe, JWP or Bissouma, Kamada and a random second/third choice GK. OUT: Hourihane (sell), AEG (sell), Guilbert (sell), Ramsey brothers (loan), Brad Young (loan), Wesley (loan) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 If we bring in another CM surely one or two would have to go like Conor or Nakamba? At best we are going to play about 40-45 games this season so the squad could be in danger of getting bloated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! Emi Martinez. Our defence was good too with many blocks but the midfield were very poor especially at defending, time and time again the opposition played through the middle with ease! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, Knutserov13 said: The perfect end to the transfer window IMO: IN: Tuanzebe, JWP or Bissouma, Kamada and a random second/third choice GK. OUT: Hourihane (sell), AEG (sell), Guilbert (sell), Ramsey brothers (loan), Brad Young (loan), Wesley (loan) Bissouma would be an incredible signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! It wasn't far off. MF was our weak linkast year for me for a combination of reasons. SJM passing inadequate. Dougie thinks he has too much time on the ball. Both set up attacks for the opposition too often, the back were overworked and were awesome for the most part. With a better MF we improve quite a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouUnastanFren Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, Anything11 said: Lovren? Yep, we need a younger player with more quality in the role of random CB who has never played for us. I suggest Marquinhos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Lovre Kalinic? Is that who we are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: It wasn't far off. MF was our weak linkast year for me for a combination of reasons. SJM passing inadequate. Dougie thinks he has too much time on the ball. Both set up attacks for the opposition too often, the back were overworked and were awesome for the most part. With a better MF we improve quite a bit. I agree that a sharp passer who can retain possession wouldn't go a miss, but I don't think it's needed specifically for supporting the defence (although it would be a natural bi-product to some degree) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, YouUnastanFren said: I suggest Marquinhos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! I think it was mostly down to Martinez. Stats show he was one of the most exposed keepers in the prem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, Made In Aston said: I agree that a sharp passer who can retain possession wouldn't go a miss, but I don't think it's needed specifically for supporting the defence (although it would be a natural bi-product to some degree) Yes and I feel that the defense will take advantage of of us keeping possession better and become more integral in starting attacks with a quality MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: We had a great defensive record last season. You think that was just down to the 5 at the back?! No I think it was down to Martinez. He was nearly motm every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 32 minutes ago, Anything11 said: Lovren? Feck me hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, hippo said: I think it was mostly down to Martinez. Stats show he was one of the most exposed keepers in the prem. Highest save percentage in the Premier League (74.6%), whilst facing the 4th most shots (189). Fantastic keeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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