There seems to be some real smoke to our chase of Raphinha, but for me it doesn't make a lot of sense to sign a player for £60m for a position Saka already plays in when we have more important positions to fill.
So if we do get him who gets the nod, who between them would likely produce more quality from that position in goals and assists?
Discuss...
Raphinha & Saka
posted on 24/6/22
Both can play either side. Martinelli - a striker - and ESR - a #10 - currently hold the left side. Not sure the issue here.
posted on 24/6/22
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 2 minutes ago
Both can play either side. Martinelli - a striker - and ESR - a #10 - currently hold the left side. Not sure the issue here.
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Well I had no idea Raphinha could play either side, I've only ever seen him play on the right, if thats the case it makes more sense, although it will mean even less game time for the likes of Martinelli, ESR etc
posted on 24/6/22
what about the apex winger Pepe?
posted on 24/6/22
comment by InBefore (U20589)
what about the apex winger Pepe?
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Unfortunately it just never worked out for him here. He appears to be on his way out.
The talent is clearly there but the manager never got the best out of him and the league is maybe a little too fast and furious for players of his style. The likes of Di Maria found it awkward in the PL too.
Pepe would slot in nicely at Real Madrid or PSG, and he would showcase his incredible skills there.
posted on 24/6/22
Both players can play both sides very well tbh.
posted on 24/6/22
Pepe would slot in nicely at Real Madrid or PSG, and he would showcase his incredible skills there.
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posted on 24/6/22
comment by Darren The King Fletcher (U10026)
posted 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Pepe would slot in nicely at Real Madrid or PSG, and he would showcase his incredible skills there.
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posted on 25/6/22
comment by Vladimikel Artutin - committing war crimes against football since 2019 (U18355)
posted 19 hours, 37 minutes ago
comment by Darren The King Fletcher (U10026)
posted 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Pepe would slot in nicely at Real Madrid or PSG, and he would showcase his incredible skills there.
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posted on 25/6/22
Assuming we also sign Jesus:
City formation:
Raphinha - Jesus - Saka
Liverpool formation:
Jesus ----- Raphinha
-------- Saka -------
Saka can play either wing and as no .10
Jesus is right side or middle.
It can be quite a fluid combination.
posted on 25/6/22
You forgot the titler formation
Jesus
Odegarbage
Saka Xhaka Elneny Partey Raphinha
Gabriel Holding White
Ramsdale