I'm happy with our squad which looks very cohesive atm. Arsene Wenger's transfer mentality is spot in in which we won't seek players unless one becomes available who improves the squad. Now that Diaby and Podolski's wages are gone (160k per week), Petr Cech has costed practically nothing.
That would be great business! I Still think you need a top CM like him to do well against the big boys in Prem and Europe. Also a STR also.
At this moment in time, a CM like Krychowiak wouldn't be an improvement on Coquelin. A striker is also not a necessity, however should a world-class player come available in a position we'll probably take them.
I agree. I can see you falling short fighting on all fronts atm. And Krycowiakz would be a huge upgrade on Coquelin imo.
Have you seen both play much? Krychowiak doesn't have as good distribution ad Coquelin. Coquelin is also alot more aggressive, with more stamina and he's much quicker on the ground. Coquelin I'd also an interception magnet. Coquelin is also slightly more competent in the tackle. Krychowiak is better in the air, however I can't think of many areas where he's definately better than Coquelin. Last season, Chelsea scored 73, while we scored 71. They conceded 32, while we conceded 36. In In that In that period, we've signed Cech and Paulista to sure up the back line, as well as nursed Walcott back from an ACL. The squad now is undoubtedly good enough to close the gap on Chelsea, although I'd love to see 1 or 2 more additions.
I watched a **** of a lot of Sevilla last season and he was class, one of the best CMs in the league that season and has really come on over the last season or 2. But if your happy with the squad then that's fine tbh. I think your pretty strong as well. But Coq and Giroud aren't gonna get you over Chelsea or far in Europe imo.
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Sorry I just don't think he is as good despite what the stats say. If you think hes good enough that's fine.
Arsene Wenger and Steve Bould train with him, so they are best qualified. You don't play that well for that many games without that sort of ability behind you. You could say the same about Krychowiak. His name has only come to light in the past year-ish.
Much worse teams have won the Champions league and premier league in the past. We have signed a legendary goalkeeper and have no weak areas in the first team squad. Good tactical planning, balance and cohesion will massively improve on last season. Coquelin literally didn't have a bad game last season and if he's good enough for us not to sign Schneiderlin, then he's most definitely the answer to our defensive midfield problems.