I usually don't second guess Levy, but why isn't Holtby in London right now? Sandro just went under the knife and we have a German international waiting for us at £1.5-2m.
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I can only presume Dembele would then be deployed in the slightly more 'recessed' position (potentially wasteful) or we are planning on reverting back to his 4-3-3 with Holtby-Dembele-Parker in the middle.
Most likely the latter, unless we sign a top striker (righto..) forcing us back to 4-4-2
Also - with Holtby's arrival - I really don't think Moutinho is on the cards anymore - possibly a wide forward/versatile attacking outlet in the form of Willian or even Sneijder.
Holtby is a player who can play every position in midfield according to german press and himself, he's played CDM before and worked well (closer to a Vidal type CDM than a Parker CDM though)
Yeah, the defensive midfield position he played was the second most defensive position in a 4-2-3-1 double-pivot. (that's basically what Mousa's now playing for us)
He's never played as the most defensive midfielder before, and given his skillset I wouldn't want him to do that for us.
Oh, and Schalke play Hannover tonight, we might get new information on him then.
He's never played as the most defensive midfielder before, and given his skillset I wouldn't want him to do that for us.
Oh, and Schalke play Hannover tonight, we might get new information on him then.
Have already put a reminder on that game for tonight, although I'm secretely hoping he's not listed anywhere in the 18-man squad!
But presumably if he's as good as we've been led to believe, then it's worth it however we fit him in.
We need to finish above the scum and any advantage we can get for remainder of season should be taken.
Personally I see Dembele being pushed further forward appealing - ghosting past players on the edge of the area, potentially breaking through or earning free kicks in dangerous positions.
Holtby can then be pulling the strings from deeper
We need to finish above the scum and any advantage we can get for remainder of season should be taken.
Personally I see Dembele being pushed further forward appealing - ghosting past players on the edge of the area, potentially breaking through or earning free kicks in dangerous positions.
Holtby can then be pulling the strings from deeper
Might have to do the same
Knowing our recent injury 'estimates' and subsequent 'actual timelines' - I'd say out for the season is best case scenario.
Yeah that
That too.I think if we bring in Holtby now, I'd like to line up like this:
What if I cut you with a knife?What if......................Holtby breaks his leg tonight?
Holtby does start for Schalke today. He plays as their #10.
Start today...pack tomorrow. :avbpray:
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I hope Raffael gets subbed in sooner rather than later in order to move Holtby in to a deeper position. It would do the game good.