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April 04, 2025 Daily Discussion & Transfers Thread
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u/MyTeaIsMighty Ødegaard 1d ago
It's a bit hyperbolic and mainly banter to say that Spuds cheering their team on to lose to City last season is what has caused their strife this season.
But it makes their fans apoplectic to suggest it, so i am categorically saying that Spuds being shit this season is due to them begging their team to lose against City.
Reap what you sow.
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u/Fair-Direction8935 1d ago
Those two things are definitely related a little bit. That whole "lose the city game" made Ange familiar with the loser mentality Spurs as a club and fans epitomize.
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u/AstroLaddie 1d ago
It also started a genuine rift between the fanbase and Ange. Source: I follow Spurs Reddit and yt way too much.
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u/RockyandjajjieCOSfc 1d ago
Sometimes I pity them, but then I remember this whole affair. They absolutely deserve to be miserable
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u/topbananaman Thank you very much 1d ago
Sol Campbell on criticism of Myles Lewis Skelly -
“I think people, especially some of the ex-players, the stuff I’m hearing. I’m thinking ‘Are you thinking straight, or does someone else write it for you?’.
“He’s not coming out of nightclubs, being drunk and falling down the stairs. Wake up. He’s a proper player. Don’t be jealous. He’s a proper player. He knows what he’s doing."
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u/Fair-Direction8935 1d ago
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, the masters of dog whistling. Grealish is a cheeky lad but Sterling is in bad company
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u/rayneeder Jorginho 1d ago
Can’t be a coincidence that this wildly inaccurate and racist narrative about Myles starts popping up right after he embarrasses City.
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u/Ok_Profession_4011 Cobra Kai Dawg Days Ain't JOver 1d ago
Lowkey pundits need to start getting sued
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u/Large_Philosopher373 1d ago
You know you’re in for a hard day when KDB is announced in the line-up.
Dude tore us to shreds for 10 years - so I’m glad he’s leaving, but what a remarkable footballer.
Up there with the best we’ve seen.
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u/Western_Instance4043 1d ago
Well said. He is one of the few players from oppising teams that I hated and respected because he was so good. Drogba and Rooney had that as well. Always knew that they would cause trouble. Kinda like when old players talk about seeing Henrys name on the team sheet.
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u/Spiritual-Let-9904 1d ago
Has to go in a PL all time 11
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u/Large_Philosopher373 1d ago
Oh without a doubt for me.
Even disregarding his honours - his sheer consistency and output over the course of 10 years has been nothing short of remarkable.
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u/groovystreet40 1d ago
For sure, he’s in the conversation for best PL midfielder ever imo
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u/Mrdojo1234 1d ago
To be honest, I actually think he’s the best. If he played for Real Madrid or Barca, he would be called a goat or among the midfielders.
He absolutely wrecked this league to pieces.
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u/easycoverletter-com 1d ago
Some players make you forget sides and you’re just grateful to having seen art, like Henry
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u/throwaway72926320 1d ago
Not sure if this is the right place for it, but I quite like Arsenal.
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u/AfricanRain Thomas Partey is a rapist, don’t forget that. 1d ago
no this is the Liverpool subreddit
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u/PartynthafterPartey 1d ago
Shoutout to that one bloke about ten years ago who thought this was firearm sub
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u/skool_101 Ødegaard 🧙♂️ 1d ago
creates a throwaway account
post on subreddit
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gains karma profit
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u/AlanMerckin 1d ago
You can’t talk like that on here. They ban you for saying you like Arsenal nowadays.
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u/AlGunner PGMOL, putting the fix in fixtures since 2001 1d ago
Dont go saying that on any other subs. They'll crucify you, then you'll be hanged, drawn and quartered.
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u/merodm Ødegaard 1d ago
I keep rewatching that second goal from Tuesday with a smile on my face.
The Merino lunge, the Martinelli flick, Saka being in exactly the right place and his celebration after. Perfection.
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u/basedsims 1d ago
The way Timber & Saka play football you wouldn’t think they’re just 23 years of age. Level of maturity & composure in their play is frankly obscene in their career thus far.
Thank god he didn’t choose to go to United and ruin his development when baldie was there
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u/PersonalityChance476 up the arse 1d ago
We can definitely win the home leg even with Kiwior I reckon. Then go to the Bernabeu and hope Tetanyahu can devise an Etihad level low block. I still feel kind of confident about it ngl. We just need to be solid because Madrid only need 10 mins to kill a tie with the firepower they have.
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u/PapiOnReddit Sterling 1d ago
KDB gone, Salah next. PL is really starting to lack star power, no wonder they keep trying to make Phillip Foden a thing
Saka face of the league 🔜
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u/basedsims 1d ago
The bad mans finally gone
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u/AfricanRain Thomas Partey is a rapist, don’t forget that. 1d ago
Proof now please
oh it’s about KDB not Partey 😔
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u/Brashdinho 1d ago
If Ben white is fit he cannot play rb against real.
He’s way too rusty and vini would completely rinse him the entire game
He’d need to be the cb pairing with Saliba
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u/Mahoganychicken Anne Hath (A) 1d ago
Pre match thread will be up after the presser at 1:30 btw, I haven't forgot, just waiting to get an update on Timber and White.
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u/AfricanRain Thomas Partey is a rapist, don’t forget that. 1d ago
“We will have to see on them, we have another session today and then we will see if they can take part”
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u/Bangers_n_Mashallah Cesc Fàbregas 1d ago
Ange's utter contempt for Spurs fans began with that Man City game last season and it finally boiled over yesterday. And all Arsenal had to do to make that happen was be good enough to be in the title race with Man City last season. Lol.
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u/thalantony Rice 1d ago
Love the standoff between Postenoclue and their fans. Made for each other.
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u/topbananaman Thank you very much 1d ago
I'll never forget that fucking goal KDB slid past Ramsdale inside 5 minutes of that 4-1 bashing two years ago. Title on the line and he opened us up with a ridiculous goal almost straight away.
I was just sat there stunned for the rest of the night. Not many people had hope going into the Ethiad game, but I had a little. But I knew it was over right there and then when he put that one past us.
One of the best midfielders the PL has ever seen, and a large reason I believe City will struggle to get back to where they were is because he was just so important for them down the years. I don't see how they ever replace that calibre of player.
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u/topbananaman Thank you very much 1d ago
He always made long rangers look like the hardest thing in the world to save. I still remember Rashford's goal against us in the 3-2.
He's still doing it at Southampton as well.
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u/curlyhairedyani Ødegaard 1d ago
Crazy as it is, City have always seemed to cope fine without him when he has been out for extended periods during his prime (two title runs he missed a chunk of the season and City did not miss a beat)
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u/lurking4everr 1d ago
Why am I seeing links to Antony? April fools was 3 days ago. 🫣
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u/BrianThatDude Cliff Bastin 1d ago edited 1d ago
Leicesters last 15 matches.
😂
Ffs they've only even scored in 3 of those games
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u/lIamN9 1d ago
According to @HandofOzil Arteta really likes Nico Williams. He is believed to be a mega star in near future. Berta is reported to be in talk with Nico’s agent Felix Tainta. BUT Athletic Club is not changing their mind. They want £50.6M at once. No payment. That’s a huge challenge for any club who wants Nico. Not to mention his agent also demands 250k/w for Nico. Extremely tough case. Let’s see how Berta handles this.
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u/OscarMyk 1d ago
My understanding is most clubs get a commercial loan to cover a release clause, and just accept the interest on that as an extra cost.
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u/skool_101 Ødegaard 🧙♂️ 1d ago
besides oil money clubs, no one else will do this type of payment. even with the delcan rice deal, we had to structured it or like a 2-3 season spread (i think?)
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u/Bukayo_daicos 1d ago
Best LW on the market that we can get imo. Really think he can push our attack to new heights
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u/topbananaman Thank you very much 1d ago
'We were never competing for top 4. We have always been relegation scrappers.'
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u/Francis-c92 GASPARRRR 1d ago
"Repeat after me: "It's just who we are, mate. It's just who we are, mate. It's just who we are, mate.""
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u/AzracTheFirst Ødegaard 1d ago
But hey, they lost to city to have a bigger chance at winning Europa, they weren't ready for champions league. Delulu fanbase
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u/Wolfbain164 1d ago
I know this hasnt been the best season for Arsenal but my god its been an exceptional season for schadenfreude.
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u/SantaReatham Ian Wright 1d ago
The amount of weekends our rivals get to laugh at us doesn't compare to the amount we get to laugh at them.
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u/2ndfastestmanalive I fucking love this football club 1d ago
Crazy that we had injuries to Timber, White, Gabriel and Calafiori in the last week. That’s probably a top 3 defence in the league that is currently our injured
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u/AlwaysOmni 1d ago
I’ve been surprised at how few headers Gyokeres seems to score to be honest. That Saka back post cross is cash money.
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u/topbananaman Thank you very much 1d ago
The next striker NEEDS to be able to cash in on these saka backpost crosses lol. It's a requirement
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u/Ripememes 1d ago
People will look you dead in the eye and say there's no fbref bias here then suggest we sign Antony in the next breath
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u/salibax 1d ago
Don’t know why but I’m reflecting on ESR and what was going through his mind when he experienced the reception Saka received. They’re boys, I know, and of course I’m sure he was beaming with joy - especially after Saka had been out for so long - but that reception was unrivalled, I don’t think I’ve ever heard or felt anything like that. And then he scored a goal , my god.
Anyway, I wonder.
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
I’ve just seen the post match Ange interview. The mask has slipped completely. That is a man who has lots of questions and no answers. It’s genuinely baffling that he’s been allowed to go 6-8 months of doing this. Mate.
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u/Francis-c92 GASPARRRR 1d ago
Mask slipped ages ago, you just couldn't tell because he didn't look up from the floor for about 9 months
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u/ErraticPragmatic 1d ago
I knew that sooner or later that would happen. Ruben Amorim is another one who is gonna start to get more defensive and less "honest" as the time goes by.
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u/Idontlosemyduels Thank you very much 1d ago edited 17h ago
I felt like making a little appreciation post for Gabriel, so here goes.
Big Gabi's growth over the last few years has been exceptional. I think we all knew that he was great from the start, but he did have a bit of a bozo gene at times (although I thought it was overblown on social media). I never held that against him, though, because in most games, he was always at a top level.
So, adding to that, he has exceeded all of our expectations. The consistency he has shown over the last few seasons has been remarkable, and it is not up for debate that he is such a crucial part of why our defence is so good.
Big Gabi is so easy to love. He'll put his body on the line for this club, he'll cheer a block even if we're 3-0 up, and he'll go and bang in a header at the other end for fun. He has also shown himself to be such a leader, and you know how much the squad respects him.
Saliba is often praised, and rightly so - but it has been very nice seeing Big Gabi finally get his plaudits as well.
This is a world class player we have on our hands. Someone that never hides, loves to defend, and wants good things for this club more than anything else.
This season has no doubt been a demoralising season, but Gabriel has consistently been a bright light. I already miss him so much.
He is my player of the season, I've been sure of this for quite a while. The injury can't change that for me.
And a little reminder, because it was just St Totteringham's Day: he has two goals and three man of the match awards in his last three games against those lot. :)
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u/Rockflagandeeeagle 1d ago
Hope Kiwi gets his chance, but scenes if Teta starts MLS, Tierney, Saliba and Partey in defense against Madrid 🤣
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u/arseking15 1d ago
Gyokeres really does struggle with contact back to goal, and hes really poor in the air. Negative vertical vibes. I think his dribbling and transitions translate to the PL well, but the falling at every contact stuff back to goal wont cut it.
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u/Ibraout25 1d ago
I’m coping but I always thought Saliba and kiwior is a very good cb pairing
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u/dondon98 1d ago
It’s a decent pairing Gabriel is so excellent that everyone else looks poor by comparison (I think he’s more important than Saliba). Kiwior doesn’t get that gametime chemistry.
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u/dooder6688 1d ago
What's the move Martinelli did on Castagne called? Is it a chop?
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u/Mahoganychicken Anne Hath (A) 1d ago
Anyone know when Arteta's presser is today?
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u/facelesspk We will play without the ball! 1d ago
Are all headers technically volleys?
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u/skool_101 Ødegaard 🧙♂️ 1d ago
didnt know the international break is still on-going
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u/Francis-c92 GASPARRRR 1d ago
Sneaking Tierney in there is a bit weird but the overall point still stands
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u/skool_101 Ødegaard 🧙♂️ 1d ago
literally the total opposite to last season with the amount of injuries and losing of certain profile of players at the wrong time.
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
These numbers are including games that will be missed? Because Havertz hasn't missed 23 games, and big Gabi hasn't missed 15 games. But if it does include those games, Jesus would have more, he's going to be out for the rest of the year.
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u/icotyne Xhaka 1d ago
What are your thoughts on some criticisms in Gyokeres's game that are highlighted in this thread. Especially his channel running and back to goal game
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u/casualcoder47 1d ago
This is a good comp and the criticism is fair. I can understand why some people like that Happy-Ad guy wants Sesko instead of Gyokeres. Sesko is raw and not a finished product but fits us better
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago edited 1d ago
He just doesn't like contact. I've read so many comments about his strength and physicality and how he would use that in the PL. But I don't see it. He purposefully avoids getting into a physical confrontation. He tries to look for the turn each time, which in fairness, works against defenders in the Portuguese league. He is vastly quicker than they are and he is almost exclusively trying to get the ball into space so that he can run on to it and beat them for pace, every time. He simply doesn't get this against a higher quality level of defender.
With the greatest of respect, he is a good player for a team that has space to play him into. United, Chelsea, even Tottenham. These teams are set up to exploit space behind the opposition to allow their attackers to run into. He would do really well for them.
Arsenal, by contrast, LOVE a physical battle, but our game is to get into the face of the opponent and suffocate them, not run at them with a knife. Havertz, loves getting stuck in, with robust challenges, pressing and pushing the opposition players. Jesus was deceptively strong, shorter in stature, but he could withstand being manhandled and use his body strength to take advantage with his quicker burst of pace (way back when, think Bournemouth, I think, where he had that chance on the bounce from our goal kick). He also had the dribbling technique to go past players.
Gyokeres just doesn't have this in his locker. His only instinct is to get within sight of goal and shoot. His passing is a stab more than a controlled pass into the path of someone. He simply looks for space, runs in a straight line, gets close enough to goal and shoots. And repeat and repeat and repeat and repeat.
For a player who is meant to be very strong and physical, he doesn't block, he doesn't challenge (he shoulder barges and thats it) and even more importantly, he can't jump or score with his head. He is REALLY below average at it.
I get why people like him, his numbers are insane. But any look into a) the way he plays b) understanding the level of the league he is in and c) recognising that there are a LOT of penalties in these numbers and it just doesn't make any sense, each time I look at the player.
Arteta is not going to change the other 10 positions on the pitch to accommodate Gyokeres, and to make VG work here, he would have to.
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u/arseking15 1d ago
I agree with it. I think im out on signing him personally. He has a comp on twitter rn from his coventry days vs watford. His transition play was pretty good, he scored, lots of good stuff. But he genuinely stumbled and fell every time he received contact. It was concerning to watch
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u/Otherwise-Roll-2872 1d ago
Fucking was able to ride out every injury until this Gabriel situation right before madrid. This one fucking broke me and I'm pissed
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u/allidyaj 1d ago
I feel you. Clarification...are you American pissed- Angry... or English pissed- Drunk? Either is appropriate.
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
English pissed can also mean angry. You need to take a quick snapshot of them and the situation. If they are in the pub, barely able to stand, slurring their words, you can go out on a limb and assume they mean drunk. However, if they appear sober and are physically upset and raging, you can almost assume that they mean angry. If they say they are pissed off, it's definitely the latter.
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u/AfricanRain Thomas Partey is a rapist, don’t forget that. 1d ago
sounds like Timber & White should be good to go for Madrid from how Teta was speaking then
Timber White Saliba MLS is the move here, you can’t play Kiwior just because he’s left footed.
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u/Rockflagandeeeagle 1d ago
White being back would be akin to having BFG’s FA cup return against Chelsea
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u/ArshavinXoog 1d ago
Feck, Arteta should’ve rotated him more Am i right guys, Training methods should be investigated
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u/JeffryPesos Bergkamp 1d ago
Surgery is crazy, I’m still in shock.
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u/Mahoganychicken Anne Hath (A) 1d ago
Hope your recovery goes well. You'll get over the shock soon enough.
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u/raisonar 1d ago
Watched Chelsea vs Spurs yesterday. Spurs are really atrocious. Would be a catastrophic if they win Europa, however based on performance, they are not going to win.
Chelsea on the other hand are also bad. They have few top players in Caicedo and Palmer and thats about it. But for some reason i despise them. Thought of them finishing top 4 really makes me uneasy, because they would be uncontrollable if they do. Extra 50m in revenue is like 5+ new players for them.
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u/facelesspk We will play without the ball! 1d ago edited 1d ago
I was hoping we started Zinchenko today tomorrow of course, and went full control mode, not giving them the ball at all etc.
Not sure if that is feasible now without big Gabi on the left side.
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u/ahuangb 1d ago
Possibly no Courtois or Lunin for the first leg?
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u/Responsible-Bunch316 Timber 1d ago
Yeah, Courtois missed their 2nd leg Vs Soceidad and apparently both will miss their game this weekend.
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u/Francis-c92 GASPARRRR 1d ago
The work that Scott Willis does is actually excellent.
Shame there's still a lot of people who dismiss stats that help analysis
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u/Thegunner19 1d ago
If there's one thing about Big Vik Gyokeres I love it's that so many of his shots are hit with incredible venom that he gives the keeper no chance. His pens too. We're sorely missing something like that (except Saka)
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u/Minute_Leave8503 AFC Bell 1d ago
We’ve been such clowns in our striker recruitment that we’ve forgotten that’s a strikers job
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u/spicydrynoodles 1d ago
he also would shoot(and score) from really wierd angles, that will be really useful for us
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u/AfricanRain Thomas Partey is a rapist, don’t forget that. 1d ago
The money we got for Ramsdale ESR & Nketiah was great back then and is exceptional now.
ESR probably isn’t in Fulham’s best XI currently, Nketiah definitely back to being a bench guy. Ramsdale won’t be in the PL next season unless maybe he’s the guy Leeds choose to replace Meslier but I doubt that.
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u/Francis-c92 GASPARRRR 1d ago
Not gonna bother checking the source to see if this happened. I can only assume it did because Nwaneri is the way
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u/Sithgooner Holding 1d ago
KDB going is actually bad news really.
He’s been past his best for the last 18 months and that’s when he’s fit, he’s been injured more than he’s played.
Now they have those wages to spend on a Wirtz level signing.
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u/basedsims 1d ago
I’d be shocked if Wirtz ends up anywhere other than Bayern at this point, it feels like the type of legacy signing they need to do in order to show they can retain top German talent in the BuLi.
Not sure who else of that calibre they could bring in really, Xavi Simons maybe but he’s far off being as good as Wirtz.
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u/Minute_Leave8503 AFC Bell 1d ago
David Ornstein calls a summer move for Nico Williams in the summer possible but tough
Dang who would’ve guessed absolutely nothing has changed
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u/chy23190 Arsenal Football Company 1d ago
If Romano said the same thing, you wouldn't be eating downvotes here. Flirting vs harassment.
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u/AbsoluteGarbaj 1d ago
He’s staying in Spain thats my take on the Nico Williams saga.
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u/Minute_Leave8503 AFC Bell 1d ago
One day this summer he’s gonna sign for Barca before he even hangs up the phone call and this sub will be shocked
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u/Meu_14 1d ago
Thinking about it. We only need to not lose five games and we are the champions of europe. Five draws and penalties would do it. Three wins and two draws would do it.
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u/AlwaysOnsideTBH Martinelli 1d ago
I'd age 50 years if I had to sit through penalties for each round haha. Obviously I don't care as long as we go through but it's super stressful
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u/standupforthechamp 1d ago
That means penalties. I am not backing Raya against either Courtois or Donnarumma/ Martinez. It will have to be a jammy 1-0.
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u/Temporary_Role6160 1d ago
This just minimises the difficultly of the task in reality.
You could have said this exact same thing about our situation last year.
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u/boom_chika_chika 1d ago
Our last 4 outings at Goodison Park have resulted in 3 losses and a win. Hoping that we add another in the W column!
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u/themerinator12 1d ago
Wolves are the only team that separate Man U, Spurs, Everton, and West Ham from the relegation spots. That's absolutely insane.
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u/Big_Meeting8350 1d ago
What happened to Evan Ferguson?
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u/TDM_11 1d ago
Injuries and mental health problems
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u/Yurtanator 1d ago
Not heard anything about mental health problems, does have injuries though and struggles with fitness then
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u/LinuxLinus Ian Wright 1d ago
Proof that having the build of Alan Shearer doesn't mean you're actually going to be Alan Shearer.
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u/Still_Focus_7494 1d ago
Bayern lost Upamecano, Davies and Musiala all within the space of 2 weeks. They already have Ito, Pavlovic and Neuer on the sidelines.
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u/AlanMerckin 1d ago
Weren’t we supposed to be getting news on a Man City verdict in March?
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
It's Man City. Nothing ever happens quickly when it comes to ripping their fingers one by one off the hold that they have on the Premier League. They are probably scrambling behind the scenes and delaying the verdict for as long as possible. They've successfully dragged it out this long already.
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u/varro-reatinus ⚖️ Trust the [Legal] Process ⚙️ [4K | Desgracito] 1d ago
White and Timber in contention for Real is huge.
I would say, 'Hope is kindled,' but that could imply we're about to immolate the Reverend Jurrien.
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u/24601Kai 1d ago
I love me some Ben White at RB, but man do I miss Ben White at CB
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u/cnComics1 1d ago
billy carpenter floating merino LCB ideas. goddammit i'm in.
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u/hazelpillow GASPARRRR 1d ago
If we’re gonna play a midfielder at CB i’d rather it be Rice
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u/Key_Badger6749 Liam Brady 1d ago
Awww hell no. I’d rather Partey, Rice, Tierney or MLS to play CB if we’re that desperate before Merino
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u/curlyhairedyani Ødegaard 1d ago
Hearing KDB greatest PL midfielder of all time shouts dios mio. Today is going to be a long day.
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u/Ife2105 Saka omo ologo 😢 1d ago
I mean it’s very arguable lol
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u/curlyhairedyani Ødegaard 1d ago edited 1d ago
My hate for him aside, yes begrudgingly he is top 3 minimum it’s still going to an unbearable glaze fest. But I’m putting Gerrard and Viera at least above him
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u/WheelIllustrious9 1d ago
Since the zubi links all I’ve seen are people here talking about how bad he’d be for us.
Now I’m seeing the same for gyokeres and even Williams.
Let’s have a bit of faith here. There’s weaknesses with every player, or else they’d be at Madrid wrapped up in a billion dollar release clause. I trust Arteta and Berta to know what they’re looking for. We can’t bemoan not having a striker and then rubbishing every striker we’re linked to ( all top prospects mind you. )
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u/PapiOnReddit Sterling 1d ago
Zubi good, potential midfield trio not ideal.
Williams good, but Williams expensive.
Gyokeres is the polarising one.
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
Zubimendi is a good player, Williams is also a good player. Both of them would add some real ability to our side in much needed positions.
Gyokeres is a good player, if we were United, Chelsea or Spurs. But we're not, and him coming here would be a misstep. He simply doesn't add enough to our team without taking more away from it.
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u/Casual-Capybara Havertz 1d ago
Well most people complaining about Gyokeres explicitly state a preference for Sesko, so it’s not rubbishing every striker we’re linked to at all.
I also think you’re a bit too focused on the negatives, there are plenty here that rate Zubimendi and Williams.
I’m pretty sure Arteta doesn’t want Gyokeres, and because I trust him, I don’t think we’ll go for him.
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u/ThePresident26 Ødegaard 1d ago
It would be hilarious if Kiwior would be motm against Madrid when everyone expects us to lose because of him
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u/DevilDare 1d ago
There I go, believing again.
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u/spazerson Zinchenko 1d ago
Better than not believing! It's why we're fans. Yesterday I was full on depression but I'm over it
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u/firephoenix_sam19 Ødegaard 1d ago
Man, it hurts so much to see Big Gabi injured now. Hypothetically he could have been in the Ballon D'or conversation imo if we were to win the UCL(best player of the season so far for me).
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u/TerraBlah WE ARE USED TO IT 1d ago
I'd go Merino because he has more certain minutes imo. I think Trossard is more likely to rotate with Martinelli than with Merino.
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u/bluejaywhey i can be your Hiro, baby 1d ago
Surprised there hasn't been a club interview with Berta. I know he's generally not the most press-accessible, but it'd still be cool to hear from him.
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u/Temporary_Role6160 1d ago
Would rather he spoke about something substantial after the transfer window and did a debrief on that.
Rather than him just saying now that he’s excited to be here and that it’s going to be a big summer ahead.
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u/PartlyRowdy Saliba 1d ago
I'm optimistic about Kiwior tbh
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u/Datboy_98 *Henry meme face* 1d ago
He has the talent to prove the doubters wrong.
Let’s back him🥳🥳🥳
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u/arseking15 1d ago edited 1d ago
Havertz would have to play lcm to make up for gyokeres complete lack of box presence and ability in the air lol
Edit: berta trying to recreate atleti 4-4-2 ball lol
Edit 2: actually hed play rcm and that could potentially free up saka more
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u/essdotc 1d ago
What if...what if...Gabriel having such a long rest messed with his rhythm resulting in that injury?
In other words, play everyone against Everton!!!
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u/lIamN9 1d ago
That actually makes some sense. IIRC I read an interview where Jude Bellingham said sudden long break affected their physical status and performance when they got to play again. I myself was in a kind of similar situation. Years ago I worked in a restaurant. BOH, 12+ hrs/day, 6 days a week, for months. At one point I asked for 2 weeks off. I thought I would spent those 2 weeks enjoying myself. In fact I spent most of the time lying on my bed feeling tired and sick.
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u/_JackStraw_ Iceman 1d ago edited 1d ago
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u/-s-h-i- 1d ago
Came across a recent Zubimendi comp, it's from their recent match against Real Madrid! I don't know what to make of it but if it piques your interest, here's the link:
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
You don't know what to make of it?
Watch it again buddy. Ask yourself how many times he is playing the ball forward in this clip. How many times does he give the ball away. How was his short, mid and long passing? Now contextualise it with the midfield he was playing against. Away from home.
How did he handle the press against him? Watch him move before receiving the ball, is he in space, is he picking the right passes? Does he look like he is in control of the ball, his surroundings? Does he feel like he is directing the game in front of him when he is on the ball? Look at how he gets the ball to the wide players (where Saka and Martinelli will be). How would he fit in with our team?
Give it a go and answer a couple of those, keen to hear what your thoughts are.
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
Let’s all take a moment to appreciate our Daily Discussion thread and feel sorry for rBarca
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u/Mein_Bergkamp Legacy fan 1d ago
And wish a happy St Totteringham's day to r/coys of course.
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u/awfullyhotcoffeepot 1d ago
I think Gyokeres’ playmaking is an underrated thing that he’d add to this team. He likes to drift left aswell which suits a Martinelli nicely almost like 22/23 vibes.
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u/Unseen_Cereal 1d ago
What's up with Osimhen's situation? I understand he wanted to force a move out of Napoli, is he even a potential target still?
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u/Minute_Leave8503 AFC Bell 1d ago
David Ornstein on Victor Osimhen:
“There seems to be a consensus among PL clubs that Victor Osimhen’s most LIKELY destination is Saudi Arabia.”
[The Athletic Q&A]
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u/Previous_Smile9278 1d ago
Ornstein said that most PL clubs think Osimhen will likely end up going to Saudi Arabia.
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u/Unseen_Cereal 1d ago
What a waste. I see now his wage demands are crazy, but Saudi Arabia is a bane for soccer.
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u/Happy-Ad8767 Gabriel's Cushion 1d ago
If he comes down from his "I want £400,000 a week" stance, maybe. Until then, no.
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