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The Gator
Footballguy
It’s going to take more than this gbI think it's possible that keeping him from City is as impactful as he will be on the pitch for United.
Honestly, I'm not totally sold on the move outside the above but I just love that @The Gator won't be getting an erection for a long time.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Yeah Allegerri doesn't give special treatment to players so CR7 cried about it basically. From a Juve friend he was apparently questioned by his teammates about his loyalty to the club which is a good idea.
Difference between Messi and CR7 is Messi never wanted to leave Barca. CR7 is just a hired mercenary for whoever gives him the most euros and strokes his ego enough.
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DJackson10
Footballguy
Ronaldo isn't as fast as he use to be. he's more of a striker give him the ball from playmakers then anything else. He's barely been feared in Serie A despite the goals. Clubs were more he's good enough he's gonna score no matter what but he isn't gonna beat us with the flashy stuff either anymore.
DJackson10
Footballguy
I just love that @The Gator won't be getting an erection for a long time.
I don't think his significant other is gonna like it though
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Shockingly still only the third most impactful move of the summer behind Messi and Sargent.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Almost assuredly he’ll play up top. May mean Martial will be sold or relegated to cup matches. I like Greenwood up top more than Martial myself. I think United would be a stud DM from being set with a 4-1-4-1 or 4-3-3. In the league Ole just needs to step on teams throats from the outset and forget to holding mids.
Will also be interesting what this means for Cavani - he was great in somewhat limited playing time - he’s the guy that I think really steps back due to this. I disagree with Cleitus - I don’t see Sancho and CR vying for the same spot.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Just had a thought - let’s hope Bruno doesn’t play as bad for United with CR on the pitch as he does for Portugal.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
That also probably means we will see more of Rashford on the wing than up top (unless Cavani or Martial leaves) - I think I like him up too better than as a winger.
The Gator
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Westerberg
Footballguy
I think having Ronaldo in the lineup pretty much assures us of getting more McFred. Especially with how well Pogba has been playing in that free role on the left. Pogba, Bruno, and Sancho roaming around setting up Ronaldo. McFred back there covering them so that they can do whatever the hell they want. Rashford, Greenwood, Cavani, VDB ready to jump in.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
A very different player than he left Manchester. I see him much more as a 9 these days. I can imagine a lot of games he comes on in the last 30 minutes to decide the match.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I think having Ronaldo in the lineup pretty much assures us of getting more McFred. Especially with how well Pogba has been playing in that free role on the left. Pogba, Bruno, and Sancho roaming around setting up Ronaldo. McFred back there covering them so that they can do whatever the hell they want. Rashford, Greenwood, Cavani, VDB ready to jump in.
Seems dumb to me but what do I know. I understand you can't just throw a bunch of attackers out there just because you can but I don't understand how somebody would think this
Ronaldo
Pogba Bruno Sancho
Fred McT
Is better than this
Ronaldo
Sancho Pogba Bruno Greenwood
Fred
I mean - if you think your back four is that bad and you need 2 guys to cover then why spend the money on Varane? Wasn't that the point?
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Westerberg
Footballguy
I think it's about what gets the best out of the guys you have. This is a similar position to what Bruno plays with Portugal. He just isn't the same. He thrives as a pure 10. And Pogba just can't be asked to do anything defensively. Once he's free though, he's an animal.AAABatteries said:
I totally get what you're saying though. It should work. Especially with Pogba. He has all the attributes to perform as a more defensive mid, but he's just never consistent there. You can't argue with his results in that free role on the left.
El Floppo
Footballguy
the frustrating part (for United fans, I'd assume) is that he was lights out leading France to the WC in exactly that spot. he never stopped playing/being laser focused in that run the way he tends to do with United. he was the model of consistency there- but totally agree, never in the EPL.
Westerberg
Footballguy
For sure. I don't know if it's the Kante factor or the style of play in the EPL or what. He just doesn't perform well there for United.
El Floppo
Footballguy
you can never underestimate the Kante factor. but I remember being amazed at how much selfless ground Pogba covered and how locked in he was for each 90 minutes- lots of effort that doesn't show up on the stat sheets. for Man U... not so much.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
I just question the viability of a squad using two free players at the same time that won't track back reliably. Maybe chasing a goal, but I wouldn't do it for 90 minutes.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Not surprising the only good thing ever from Liverpool were the Beatles and outside of Sir Paul I think they were pretty overrated these days.
Speaking of Mexico LaLiga fans they got the All star match stopped for similar chants the other night shortly after FIFA made their fan ban of 2 matches into 1. Literally had some clown MMA fan on twitter try and defend these chants and what Oveereem said about wrestling wasn't bad. Saying "well in different languages it means different stuff" and my always favorite one especially when it comes to people dropping N Bombs "Well we only say it to our friends and family who are cool with it."
DJackson10
Footballguy
Fabrizio Romano on Serie A Pre Match
Not surprised on CR7 Transfer. Kean done deal wanted to come back to Italy and knows what is expected at Juve
Juve are looking for another possible ST with Marco Incardi as a possibility but things could change with the Mbappe situation
CR7 wages off the books now allows Juve to get better MF help but it won't happen till Jan
Weston McKinnie won't be leaving right now but doesn't rule it out later. Spurs only offered a loan with opt to buy. Juve want at least 30M and if he leaves it will be a sell and not loan. Not enough time in Mercado to look for new MF
Tiemu Bakayoko is all but done. Here We Go tomorrow
Milan is working on Roman Faivre and Adili and Junior Messia. Faivre worth 15M Milan wants him for 10 but doesn't rule out a deal not being complete
Milan want to get another #10 and RW before Mercado is done. Expects at least 1
Asked what kind of sleep if any he's had. Barely and says the Sancho transfer feels like it was a year ago now. He'll sleep in Sept
Not surprised on CR7 Transfer. Kean done deal wanted to come back to Italy and knows what is expected at Juve
Juve are looking for another possible ST with Marco Incardi as a possibility but things could change with the Mbappe situation
CR7 wages off the books now allows Juve to get better MF help but it won't happen till Jan
Weston McKinnie won't be leaving right now but doesn't rule it out later. Spurs only offered a loan with opt to buy. Juve want at least 30M and if he leaves it will be a sell and not loan. Not enough time in Mercado to look for new MF
Tiemu Bakayoko is all but done. Here We Go tomorrow
Milan is working on Roman Faivre and Adili and Junior Messia. Faivre worth 15M Milan wants him for 10 but doesn't rule out a deal not being complete
Milan want to get another #10 and RW before Mercado is done. Expects at least 1
Asked what kind of sleep if any he's had. Barely and says the Sancho transfer feels like it was a year ago now. He'll sleep in Sept
DJackson10
Footballguy
Juventus also lost to newly Promoted Empoli. Chellini is seen mouthing to Allegri "this isn't a team" during the match. Neither manager nor player looked all pleased with the performance.
During Pre Math they also showed the popular local Paper headlines in Italy. Basically every paper #### on CR7 with two mentioning in the headline and then only talking about the match between Juve and Empoli. To Say he won't be missed in Serie A is an understatement. Really didn't move the needle on new fans and CR7 fans are like NBA fans (Lebron and others) who just support a specific player and not a club/team.
During Pre Math they also showed the popular local Paper headlines in Italy. Basically every paper #### on CR7 with two mentioning in the headline and then only talking about the match between Juve and Empoli. To Say he won't be missed in Serie A is an understatement. Really didn't move the needle on new fans and CR7 fans are like NBA fans (Lebron and others) who just support a specific player and not a club/team.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
TLEF316
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Tammy always looked good with Chelsea... at least to my eyes. His lack of playing time never made sense to me, even though I can appreciate there must have been good reasons for it. As an Inter fan, I hope those reasons come to fruition soon.
encaitar
Footballguy
I honestly didn't understand it either. Timo was obviously better at line breaking runs, but Tammy was decent at them in his own right. I also thought Tammy was ok at hold up play(which means he was miles better than Timo) and has an above average finisher's touch. I think there must've been practice reasons, maybe a lack of pressing ability, or just personality clashing reasons(with Tuchel) for why Tammy didn't play. Lampard played him plenty and spoke highly about him often.
Chelsea didn't put that buy back clause in there for laughs. There are many at the club who think Tammy can be the striker of the future for them. He obviously needs work, but he has loads of talent and always has had a nose for goal. I think they'll like him at Roma.
gianmarco
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
So Rasenballsport Leipzig dares to challenge Bayern, gets a bit threatening, and Bayern reacts by signing Upamecano, taking the manager Nagelsman, and has now signed the Leipzig captain Sabitzer - all in the last six months. Great league.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Zouma to West Ham is official. The are a legit PL side.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Now, Emery Taisne of L’Equipe confims that Adli is expected in Milan this afternoon. The 21-year-old will sign for the Rossoneri this evening before being loaned back to Bordeaux for the remainder of the season.
Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com claims Milan and Bordeaux have reached a total agreement for Adli at €8m plus bonuses and the player will remain in France on loan, a figure which is confirmed by Luca Cilli of Sportitalia, while Antonio Vitiello of MilanNews also tweeted that it is in fact a done deal.
Di Marzio of Sky reports that Adli is already on a flight to Italy and today he will undergo his medical ahead of a move worth €10m including bonuses and he will remain on loan to Bordeaux.
Bakayoko has 2 yrs loan with Milan with a 15M buy fee
16 YS old Chaka Traore of Senegal playing for Parma is now a Milan player. Milan paid Parma 600K for the young lads card
Strong rumors also that Milan will announce James Rodriguez on deadline day as he was offered to the club by agent Jorge Medes. Faivire still remains an option
Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com claims Milan and Bordeaux have reached a total agreement for Adli at €8m plus bonuses and the player will remain in France on loan, a figure which is confirmed by Luca Cilli of Sportitalia, while Antonio Vitiello of MilanNews also tweeted that it is in fact a done deal.
Di Marzio of Sky reports that Adli is already on a flight to Italy and today he will undergo his medical ahead of a move worth €10m including bonuses and he will remain on loan to Bordeaux.
Bakayoko has 2 yrs loan with Milan with a 15M buy fee
16 YS old Chaka Traore of Senegal playing for Parma is now a Milan player. Milan paid Parma 600K for the young lads card
Strong rumors also that Milan will announce James Rodriguez on deadline day as he was offered to the club by agent Jorge Medes. Faivire still remains an option
DJackson10
Footballguy
That was fun while it lasted
Francesco Porzio
@fraporzio95
RMC: PSG have ended talks with Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappè.
Francesco Porzio
@fraporzio95
RMC: PSG have ended talks with Real Madrid for Kylian Mbappè.
They are going to have to navigate the Europa League, and the quirky Thursday-Sunday games (though, for the life of me, I don't understand the difference between that and Wednesday-Saturday).
I think they currently lack a little depth, but they are trying to address that in the final 48-hours. They do have a strong starting XI though.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I still enjoy watching the Bundesliga as a total neutral but yeah, this is kind of ridiculous.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I'm sure there's an exception but it always seems like the team that makes the leap from one year to Europe struggles due to depth. It's just really hard, especially if you really try to compete in the European competition.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Arsenal should keep this in mind in a few years... if they can get back to Europe.
encaitar
Footballguy
Not a surprise to anyone. The last non Bayern team to win the Bundesliga was Dortmund, who did in back to back years. Then, Bayern stole Gotze, Lewandowski, and Hummels from them and suddenly they were fighting to make European competitions rather than for the title.
