I'm not fully convinced in Pobega. Hope I'm wrong. On Adli, this is his first year in Italy and 1st year in Milan. Let's not forget how Tonali's 1st year here went. Or Kessie's 1st 2 years. Yes, we were a mess back then when it comes to Kessie, I get that. But my point is that there is a transitional time. There is a period of adaptation for a young player like Adli. Remember, Kalulu also went through this. He wasn't the player he is today right away. He barely played the 1st 6 months. Than eased into it but made some big mistakes. People were even considering selling/loaning him out in the summer. So we need to be aware of this development process without losing sight of beung able to perform at high levels while the young talented players adapt and grow.
We lost a big piece in the midfield in Kessie. I am happy with Tonali - Isma starting pair, but beyond that, I am not convinced the options are good enough (or simply ready to step in and perform right away). I would definitely get rid of Bakayoko. I am split on Pobega, but I'm ok with him being a bench optiom for now. Adli's position is yet to be determined but I would leave him in piece this year. I am not saying stick him on the bench and forget him. Just saying be prepared in case he needs to take time to adapt.
Krunic is average. Despite his showing in the closing stages of the season, he is not a player that will help us in the CL. I think we need 1 more "ready" player. We can rely on Tonali and Bennacer + the new CM. Adli and Pobega can be the backups without too much pressure. Krunic is the joker.
I really don't think we can rely on Pobega, Adli and Krunic in case Tonali/Bennacer are out.
Does Michelis count for the home quota? Interesting player. I thought he looked good against Koln. I see we bought him in January 2019 when he was 17. He stayed with us for 2 and a half seasons and than went to Willem on loan last season.
We lost a big piece in the midfield in Kessie. I am happy with Tonali - Isma starting pair, but beyond that, I am not convinced the options are good enough (or simply ready to step in and perform right away). I would definitely get rid of Bakayoko. I am split on Pobega, but I'm ok with him being a bench optiom for now. Adli's position is yet to be determined but I would leave him in piece this year. I am not saying stick him on the bench and forget him. Just saying be prepared in case he needs to take time to adapt.
Krunic is average. Despite his showing in the closing stages of the season, he is not a player that will help us in the CL. I think we need 1 more "ready" player. We can rely on Tonali and Bennacer + the new CM. Adli and Pobega can be the backups without too much pressure. Krunic is the joker.
I really don't think we can rely on Pobega, Adli and Krunic in case Tonali/Bennacer are out.
Does Michelis count for the home quota? Interesting player. I thought he looked good against Koln. I see we bought him in January 2019 when he was 17. He stayed with us for 2 and a half seasons and than went to Willem on loan last season.