Are we being linked with anyone? I know we looked at Zubimendi last season, but then we pulled one out the bag with Gravy and the rest is history.
I'm wondering about how we will set up this season, given Wirtz could play attacking midfield and we're adding two very attack minded fullbacks.
I think slot is very set on the possession game and he hopes that takes the heat off the backline, but I do have my concerns, especially if we are to become more attacking in three key areas.
For the latter part of the season, the midfield was easily bypassed, the fullbacks were hit and miss and generally we looked quite easy to carve open. It's exciting to be adding such quality to the side, but we need to balance that too. Will Wirtz play as a false 9? Will Szobo and Salah benefit from that extra help with a player who will drop in to pockets of space like Bobby did?
----------------Alisson----------------
Frimpong---Konate--VVD---Kerkez
------------Gravy----Macca---------
---------Szobo----------Wirtz-------
----Salah-------------------CG/LD--
Goals wise, is that enough? How does it work if we buy a striker? Do we then see the four of Macca, Gravy, Wirtz and Szobo battle it out, with Jones in reserve? We are adding goals and creativity to the supporting areas, but we still lack that clinical striker, unless Slot feels Wirtz will weigh in enough? I can't decide if he's a Firmino or another Torres in the making. When Torres was at Atletico he played a bit more in the pockets, then we bought him and put him on the shoulder of the defender with Gerrard behind. What does Slot have up his sleeve?
