fuchsntf Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 14 hours ago, jeffschlupp said: Rodgers said after the game last night he tends to overload the squad with midfield players, but he didn't exactly deny Mendy leaving. Having said that, Amartey playing with the U23s tonight while the likes of King were with the seniors suggests he's not wanted either. James still won't be fit for the Stoke and Rotherham games so he has missed what little chance he had to get back into contention. If Mendy goes, that leaves us with Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans and Maddison, with another no.8 expected to come in. That to me doesn't sound like an overload, so does that open the door to King or Silva to stay? At least somebody else has their thinking cap on...I wonder at how easy some posters first thought are sending , "Their own" considered access on loan. We need a midfield coverage presence.. Mendy is one of that 1st choice-covering player,over a full season. That means anything from 16-25 games at least. Either from the bench,or 1st choice on rotation days...most likely a good % more than King,Silva,and a distant James,who won't be simply dumped. Amartey...don't think too much!!..to counter your thought!! Amartey has just returned after a long injury absence,he needs games in those legs,to do catch-up!! I am sure he will be somehow involved in all types of games before Season begins. Like the Harry gossip..Mendy ain't gone yet!! Plus agreeing to let a player talk to a club and leave,is a long way from "wanting" that player to leave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 14 hours ago, jeffschlupp said: Rodgers said after the game last night he tends to overload the squad with midfield players, but he didn't exactly deny Mendy leaving. Having said that, Amartey playing with the U23s tonight while the likes of King were with the seniors suggests he's not wanted either. James still won't be fit for the Stoke and Rotherham games so he has missed what little chance he had to get back into contention. If Mendy goes, that leaves us with Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans and Maddison, with another no.8 expected to come in. That to me doesn't sound like an overload, so does that open the door to King or Silva to stay? no disrespect to King as he has been a great servant to the club but Mendy is miles ahead of him and we should be looking to keep him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 14 hours ago, jeffschlupp said: Rodgers said after the game last night he tends to overload the squad with midfield players, but he didn't exactly deny Mendy leaving. Having said that, Amartey playing with the U23s tonight while the likes of King were with the seniors suggests he's not wanted either. James still won't be fit for the Stoke and Rotherham games so he has missed what little chance he had to get back into contention. If Mendy goes, that leaves us with Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans and Maddison, with another no.8 expected to come in. That to me doesn't sound like an overload, so does that open the door to King or Silva to stay? It would suggest the dreaded midfield diamond is going to rear it's head this season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 14 hours ago, jeffschlupp said: Rodgers said after the game last night he tends to overload the squad with midfield players, but he didn't exactly deny Mendy leaving. Having said that, Amartey playing with the U23s tonight while the likes of King were with the seniors suggests he's not wanted either. James still won't be fit for the Stoke and Rotherham games so he has missed what little chance he had to get back into contention. If Mendy goes, that leaves us with Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans and Maddison, with another no.8 expected to come in. That to me doesn't sound like an overload, so does that open the door to King or Silva to stay? Amartey is still gaining fitness after his injury I think, that's why he played with the U23s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 9 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: It would suggest the dreaded midfield diamond is going to rear it's head this season. I can't see it. We haven't got enough strikers to play it regularly, and it massively exposes the lack of pace of Tielemans who I assume would play one side of the holding player and have to shuttle across to cover the full-back. It might be an option if all of our wingers are crap, but to have 4 wide players all not playing would be pretty bizarre. 15 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: no disrespect to King as he has been a great servant to the club but Mendy is miles ahead of him and we should be looking to keep him. Agreed. I think King goes if we get a no.8 in (Praet, McGregor etc.), and then it's between Mendy and Silva as to which deep lying ball recycler we keep. 1 minute ago, Nicolo Barella said: Amartey is still gaining fitness after his injury I think, that's why he played with the U23s But why did he go to Leuven with them when he could have got minutes at Cambridge? I suppose a lot of the fringe players only got half an hour on Tuesday, but you'd think he'd be around the seniors still ahead of the split games on Saturday. I'd like to see him stay, purely for his versatility. I'm just not sure where he gets consistent gametime anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 6 minutes ago, jeffschlupp said: I can't see it. We haven't got enough strikers to play it regularly, and it massively exposes the lack of pace of Tielemans who I assume would play one side of the holding player and have to shuttle across to cover the full-back. It might be an option if all of our wingers are crap, but to have 4 wide players all not playing would be pretty bizarre. Agreed. I think King goes if we get a no.8 in (Praet, McGregor etc.), and then it's between Mendy and Silva as to which deep lying ball recycler we keep. But why did he go to Leuven with them when he could have got minutes at Cambridge? I suppose a lot of the fringe players only got half an hour on Tuesday, but you'd think he'd be around the seniors still ahead of the split games on Saturday. I'd like to see him stay, purely for his versatility. I'm just not sure where he gets consistent gametime anymore. Don't worry Brendan will get it sorted .!! Or injuries will force the sorting and any Fret of not sure...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 9 hours ago, jeffschlupp said: But why did he go to Leuven with them when he could have got minutes at Cambridge? More minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 25 July 2019 Share Posted 25 July 2019 Always happy when papy comes on when we're leading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 Got injured today. Could scupper any possible transfer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJS84 Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 11 minutes ago, Spudulike said: Got injured today. Could scupper any possible transfer. Surely the fact he played suggests a deal wasn’t close. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 Just now, JJS84 said: Surely the fact he played suggests a deal wasn’t close. Maguire played as well, but if you listen to the media (I dont by the way) hes pretty much signed for United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 1 hour ago, Spudulike said: Got injured today. Could scupper any possible transfer. Any details on the injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 3 hours ago, jayfox26 said: Maguire played as well, but if you listen to the media (I dont by the way) hes pretty much signed for United. If you don't listen to them, how do you know that's what they're saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 Dam you caught me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 2 hours ago, HighPeakFox said: If you don't listen to them, how do you know that's what they're saying? maybe he read it instead of listened.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychonaut Posted 27 July 2019 Share Posted 27 July 2019 4 hours ago, HighPeakFox said: If you don't listen to them, how do you know that's what they're saying? Maybe he heard them but didn’t listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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