02-19-2016, 10:29 AM
I agree with reza on Lewandowski, it makes no sense to sell him.
On the defence (CBs) situation, I think we should be aiming for 5 CBs in the squad for next season. I think it's fair to assume that Romagnoli will stay. With him, I think we should do what's necessary to keep Alex. Mexes will leave and imo Ely should be loaned out to a smaller Serie A team. With Paletta returning and Zapata potentially renewed, we need to make a decision what needs doing. If we keep both, that means we'll have 4 defenders (Romagnoli, Alex, Zapata and Paletta), leaving 1 space for Mammana. However, I think I'd rather be more inclined to let one of Zapata and Paletta go, as I think we should seriously aim to reinforce strength in depth and neither of these two fill me with much confidence.
It's in this situation where names like Nkoulou, Glik and Tonelli come in. I'd prefer Glik or Tonelli personally, as I think with their experience in Serie A, it'd be easier for them to slot in. If Mammana's ready to play alongside Romagnoli as a starter, that's great, whoever comes in would be an option off the bench. However, if Mammana's not ready and needs time to adjust, then having a reliable option is extremely useful, at the least it takes pressure off Mammana. I would have liked Alex to perform this role, but with his age and inability to play two games a week, this could be a problem especially if we reach Europe.
Therefore, I think a CB lineup of Romagnoli, Mammana, Alex, Zapata/Paletta and Glik/Tonelli would make sense, giving a sense of security and quality at the back.
On the defence (CBs) situation, I think we should be aiming for 5 CBs in the squad for next season. I think it's fair to assume that Romagnoli will stay. With him, I think we should do what's necessary to keep Alex. Mexes will leave and imo Ely should be loaned out to a smaller Serie A team. With Paletta returning and Zapata potentially renewed, we need to make a decision what needs doing. If we keep both, that means we'll have 4 defenders (Romagnoli, Alex, Zapata and Paletta), leaving 1 space for Mammana. However, I think I'd rather be more inclined to let one of Zapata and Paletta go, as I think we should seriously aim to reinforce strength in depth and neither of these two fill me with much confidence.
It's in this situation where names like Nkoulou, Glik and Tonelli come in. I'd prefer Glik or Tonelli personally, as I think with their experience in Serie A, it'd be easier for them to slot in. If Mammana's ready to play alongside Romagnoli as a starter, that's great, whoever comes in would be an option off the bench. However, if Mammana's not ready and needs time to adjust, then having a reliable option is extremely useful, at the least it takes pressure off Mammana. I would have liked Alex to perform this role, but with his age and inability to play two games a week, this could be a problem especially if we reach Europe.
Therefore, I think a CB lineup of Romagnoli, Mammana, Alex, Zapata/Paletta and Glik/Tonelli would make sense, giving a sense of security and quality at the back.