11 Aug 2023 08:33:49
Hi guys so if caicaido comes in do people still think we need another mid and cb or just a cb I’m still thinking we need another cm and cb we still lack in depth and if Thiago goes that would leave us short of 1st team mids cheers guys things are looking good never thought we’d even attempt to spend over 100m on 1 player fair play.

1.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 08:44:41
We definitely need a LCB to play the hybrid set up. I would personally like one more mid to come in over the top. Thiago only wants Barcelona and they don't have the money. so he stays.

2.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 08:54:42
Cb is a priority for me.

3.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 09:00:42
I think if anything we need to find a loan for Morton now as he's not getting anywhere near the pitch next season for us now. Midfield is fully stocked.

We do still need a CB though in my opinion and by my count we have 1 non-HG slot left so we can broaden our horizons into Europe.

4.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 09:06:17
If Trent goes into midfield from time to time and Bradley/ Gomez play RB then no, I think we’ll be alright. That’s pretty good depth with Elliot, jones, bajetic.

I just hope we go back to 433 now. Still, caicedo gives me far more hope that the new system could be workable.

5.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 09:15:49
No need for another midfielder now, but I do think they may try for Andre in january. We desperately need at LEAST one centre back. I also feel it essential that Phillips, Matip and Tsimikas are moved on, but I’m not confident they will be. Probably Schuurs and then we’ll be done is my prediction.

6.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 09:20:01
I don’t Morton was ever going to get a sniff imo. I think Thiago should consider moving on too and another midfielder purchased to take his place. That would be perfect.

A new CB seems unlikely at the moment but you never know.

7.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 09:34:13
Agreed, Irish. I think the emergence of Bajcetic has greatly affected Morton's prospects with us. I think Thiago should be moved on too. Enough of this "walk away into the horizon on a free at the end of the contract" stuff. It's not good business.

And now Thuram and Schuurs would be the icing on the cake. It's Super Fan Sunshine Day today. ? ? ?.

8.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 09:52:35
Yeah it was already going to be tough for him Irish Rover. Thiago, Macca, Jones, Trent and Bajcetic were probably all ahead of him for the DM role. Caicedo definitely will be! Best if he finds a loan once his broken foot's healed.

ArAy, i really don't think Thiago wants to leave. Most reliable sources say he is focused on Liverpool. He'll probably go back to Spain on a free transfer next summer. I also would rather have his experience and leadership in the squad given every other midfielder at the club is under 24 years old now.

9.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 10:05:49
I actually think Caicedo changes our tactics somewhat and tweaks the hybrid system dropping into a back 3 with Virg and Ibou with Trent and Robbo both wandering and covering more of the midfield positions but not as central well maybe not as central for Robbo as Trent will be. Maybe a little bit like a narrow back 5 in transitions of play or even transitioning into a back 4 at times to counteract teams counterattacking us, Caicedo covering whichever fullback is out of position?

Reading it back that doesn't make sense but i know what i mean ???.

10.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 11:09:39
CB all day, everyday.

11.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 11:10:10
Great signing! But in my opinion in which I’m ha! I just think if we had £110m lying around wouldn’t Lavia at 19, homegrown etc for £50m and have a spare £60m for a defender which we badly need also?

12.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 11:32:44
If were doing hybrid its a leftfull who's comfortable moving across. Bastoni would be perfect but good luck to that. Maybe Chambers will get a go.