17 Sep 2015 09:24:53
Where do people see Deulofeu at his peak? For me he is all about raw pace and talent then getting the ball across the box. Do people still think he will be doing that at 26, 27 or 28?. Or do we see him as a left winger cutting in and running in to the box on those amazing runs he does?.
Where do people see Barkley at his peak? I will eat humble pie and admit his decision making has improved, he is taking less touches of the ball and is shielding the ball better. Some say he should be played deep and carry the ball, others saying we no longer need a number 10 as Barkley is doing that role at the moment?.
Where do people see Besic at his peak? I get the feeling he can replace Barry and play that role as his passing and positioning in Midfield is top notch. But he has pace and is full of energy so I don't know. Do we use his energy while he is still developing and ease him in to a more holding midfield role?.
Just wanted peoples thoughts to start a discussion.
17 Sep 2015 13:24:54
Will probably get slaughtered for this, but I see Delofeu as a mini Messi, and not an out and out winger. Actually think he could be a good number 10 given the freedom to play. Barkley for me looks better in the deeper role where he can run with the ball. Agree he is using it better, and believe he has the strength and character to control centre midfield. Besic got to be him and Macca in the future playing the holding role. Will then give the other two licence to cause havoc going forward. A strong defence always breeds confidence in the team.
Team for the future:
Goalkeeper: really not sure.
L/B : Galloway/Garbutt
R/B: Coleman
C/D: Stones (wishing)
C/D: Mori
D/M:McCarthy
D/M: Besic
A/M: Delofeu
A/M: Barkley
A/M: Cleverly
C/F: Rodriguez
I know I've missed a few out, but it's just my thoughts for the team of say two to three years time.
17 Sep 2015 16:44:26
Wob's I agree with Del Boy as number 10, just never had the balls to say it first lol, he would be lively there
17 Sep 2015 17:18:22
Pace won't be a problem as they get a bit older and it causes defences so many problems, he would fit well in a 433 set up one side of a central striker, I believe this would also suit mirallas, both are more than just wingers.
Barkley must continue to improve his decision making and learn to tackle, he's a big lad and should at times show more strength on the ball.
Besic has great heart and boundless enthusiasm, but can be over aggressive and make rash tackles, but I agree he can be Barry's replacement long term, he needs a good run in the side.
17 Sep 2015 20:18:42
Agree with every word you said there wakka57
17 Sep 2015 20:38:23
Woburn no Lukaku?
Id play 442 diamond attacking.
same back four McCarthy holding Besic and Del out wide with Ross at the top Rom and Rodriguez upfront.
For a more defensive match 451 drop a striker and bring in Cleverly out wide and move Del behind the striker with Ross.
As with everyone else not sure about the keeper
17 Sep 2015 21:08:38
I would go with back 4 stated, then mca besic, kev, Lennon wide, del ross am, rom.
I think this would scare most teams, solid defence, and going forward so many options, goal scorers. Exciting team for me
17 Sep 2015 22:06:10
Well that wasn't to bad. SA your right totally forgot about Rom. Suppose I was just trying to highlight what we could have as a side in the next couple of years.