Jim_UK

Jim_UK · 06-01-2008, 15:57

Although part of me wishes for the 'star' names, i am convinced that the majority of the 'new blood' we need can be bought within Italy. However, i am on the side of revolution as opposed to evolution. The purpose of which is to get rid of the 'dead wood' that's in our squad. Here is what i would propose.

GK: My first choice would be Boruc, though the Pole has just signed a new contract so i doubt he'll move on. Frey would be my next choice. I would also bring back Abbiati or Storari.

Defence: Zambrotta i think is a must, his dual full-back positions make him invaluable. I would also sign Vargas and make him first choice left-back. Lastly i would sign Zapata and make him starting CB along with Nesta. De Silvestri would be nice but i think he needs to stay on at Lazio for a little longer.

Midfield: For me, i'd be looking for 2 or 3 players to really refresh things. A new DM for one, someone who can step in & push Ambrosini/Gattuso for a starting spot. So i'd go for either Flamini (free transfer i believe) or Gargano. For the creative midfield spot, the choices are either Cigarini or Hamsik. Montolivo is another option but would be more expensive i think.

Attack: I believe our side needs a Messi/Robinho-esque type of player. Someone with pace, some trickery and can drift wide if needs be. There are a number of options here with Giovinco (though Juve would not sell), Rosina (expensive no doubt) or Jimenez (more than likely to move to Inter). But there is also Lavezzi who would hopefully be cheaper. Now onto the strikers where i would go for Amauri & Berbatov.

So for a more managable amount of money (don't forget we'd recoup cash from some sales and would have players that can be used in deals i.e. £12 million + Kaladze for Lucio maybe or the same amount + Gilardino for Amauri??)

My squad:

GK: Frey, Abbiati, Fiori/Storari
DF: Vargas, Jankulovski, Zapata, Nesta, Bonera, Kaladze (though i'd sell him if we could get Lucio), Oddo, Zambrotta
MD: Ambrosini, Pirlo, Gattuso, Flamini, Hamsik, Gargano (Gourcuff on loan)
FW: Kaka, Lavezzi, Berbatov, Amauri, Pato, Inzaghi

First 11: Frey, Vargas, Zapata, Nesta, Zambrotta, Gargano, Pirlo, Gattuso, Kaka, Berbatov, Amauri

Bench: Abbiati, Kaladze, Oddo, Flamini/Ambrosini, Hamsik, Lavezzi, Pato

06-01-2008, 15:57	#18
Jim_UK Registered User Join Date: 07 2001 Location: England	Although part of me wishes for the 'star' names, i am convinced that the majority of the 'new blood' we need can be bought within Italy. However, i am on the side of revolution as opposed to evolution. The purpose of which is to get rid of the 'dead wood' that's in our squad. Here is what i would propose. GK: My first choice would be Boruc, though the Pole has just signed a new contract so i doubt he'll move on. Frey would be my next choice. I would also bring back Abbiati or Storari. Defence: Zambrotta i think is a must, his dual full-back positions make him invaluable. I would also sign Vargas and make him first choice left-back. Lastly i would sign Zapata and make him starting CB along with Nesta. De Silvestri would be nice but i think he needs to stay on at Lazio for a little longer. Midfield: For me, i'd be looking for 2 or 3 players to really refresh things. A new DM for one, someone who can step in & push Ambrosini/Gattuso for a starting spot. So i'd go for either Flamini (free transfer i believe) or Gargano. For the creative midfield spot, the choices are either Cigarini or Hamsik. Montolivo is another option but would be more expensive i think. Attack: I believe our side needs a Messi/Robinho-esque type of player. Someone with pace, some trickery and can drift wide if needs be. There are a number of options here with Giovinco (though Juve would not sell), Rosina (expensive no doubt) or Jimenez (more than likely to move to Inter). But there is also Lavezzi who would hopefully be cheaper. Now onto the strikers where i would go for Amauri & Berbatov. So for a more managable amount of money (don't forget we'd recoup cash from some sales and would have players that can be used in deals i.e. £12 million + Kaladze for Lucio maybe or the same amount + Gilardino for Amauri??) My squad: GK: Frey, Abbiati, Fiori/Storari DF: Vargas, Jankulovski, Zapata, Nesta, Bonera, Kaladze (though i'd sell him if we could get Lucio), Oddo, Zambrotta MD: Ambrosini, Pirlo, Gattuso, Flamini, Hamsik, Gargano (Gourcuff on loan) FW: Kaka, Lavezzi, Berbatov, Amauri, Pato, Inzaghi First 11: Frey, Vargas, Zapata, Nesta, Zambrotta, Gargano, Pirlo, Gattuso, Kaka, Berbatov, Amauri Bench: Abbiati, Kaladze, Oddo, Flamini/Ambrosini, Hamsik, Lavezzi, Pato __________________ ... Is watching you ...