He has to keep them in some semblance of form. Sunday against Chelsea was the hangover match.
Brighton's recruitment team is incredible. I love their squad. Graham Potter is a tool for leaving to Chelsea. Got exactly what he deserved as far as I'm concerned.
Right, the FA CUP and the Champions League is coming up. I thought it was odd that he started pretty much a full line up. Then left Haaland on the entire game, De Bruyne on for an hour, and Stones and Silva on for 84 minutes. I figured if he started a strong squad, he'd sub three or four of those guys at half.
You say meaningless, but gonna be a trip if Thomas Frank gets the double over Pep
I would assume Guardiola has other things on his mind.
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McKennie was disappointing at Juve as well. Midified took a noticeable step up once he left for Leeds on loan.What Leeds relegation means for USMNT stars Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Brenden Aaronson | Sporting News
With Leeds succumbing to relegation to the second-tier Championship, American trio Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Brenden Aaronson will be facing questions about their future.
McKennie was disappointing in the Premier League. Hope Aaronson and Adams both get out.
I know he's still young, but he's got to start proving himself at the highest club level or he's going to wind up somewhere obscure or in MLS.
I think there is value in what McKennie offers, but not in a tactically focused league like SerieA and certainly not at a "top" club like Juventus. I think with the right coach, in the right formation, with the right tactics, he could easily leverage his athletic abilities. I hope it lines up for him, would go a long way for him and the USMNT.
I sorta wonder if some of these bigger clubs are just bringing in Americans who are in over their head with the hopes that if the kid pans out, (insert Big Club) will grow in market share in the US.
That is 100% what Juve did with McKennie, and there is no doubt it's going on elsewhere. As a matter of fact, Juve is already looking into possibly parlaying the McKennie sale into purchasing Pulisic (which I would actually love to see happen -- Pulisic with the right coach at Juve would cook).
Pulisic needs to get out of Chelsea. Juventus would probably boost his confidence significantly.
Bold strategy going from one dumpster fire to another.
If that's what these teams are doing, then these young guys need their advisors/agents/etc to sit down with them and explain (if they arent already) that they probably aren't ready for the show yet and are wanted largely based on their nationality.
He may not have a choice. There has to be a club that wants him. In light of what a complete wreck Chelsea has been for him, Juventus might be the only option.
I am also not a fan of taking a 40-50% pay cut to play somewhere else over top premiere league team and a large team like Juventus. Never overthink what an elite athlete thinks their talents are vs normal spectators. I would love him at brighton but he makes nearly double any player they have their reportedly.
I get the whole "dont take a pay cut" thing. But Pulisic is 24. His contract expires in a year. Could/should be worth a pay cut to go and play somewhere and prove himself for his next deal.
Kovacic to City seems to have real legs as well.
Newcastle can afford him.
