I'm bored with the match day thread so thought I would start something fresh.
Now a third of the way through the season AK will have an idea of where he wants to strengthen the squad. In my opinion we need three more players.
LB, CB, AM.
It is clear we don't have adequate cover for Jack Robinson and when he doesn't play the balance and solidity of the back line suffers. It will be hard to find someone on a par, but an adequate cover should be found in the lower divisions (i.e. low earner but keen and with potential)
The recurrence of Danny Fox's injury yesterday is worrying. He is well into his 30s and will be more susceptible to injuries and will take longer to recover. I know we have plenty of CBs, but only Fox is left sided.
An attacking midfielder is needed to either push Carvalho or replace him. I think he is still struggling to come to terms with the rigours of the Championship. To be honest I think Kieron Dowell's first 15 games last season were better than Carvalho's this. Until he burnt out round about Christmas he was one of our best players. I wouldn't mind seeing him back in January. He has spent most of this season on the bench for Everton so would be fresh and eager.
January Window
posted on 28/10/18
With such a large squad I don't understand why Karanka keeps using players who are carrying a injury, Fox being prime example.
Janko can allegdly play left back so get him in the team; same with Osborn, why play him last week if he hadn't trained the previous day.
January is a bad time to buy or loan players; they will either be returning from injury/not featuring in their match day squad or very expensive.
Having said that Dowell would be a good addition, but I expect that Karanka doesn't rate him, otherwise why bring in all the Portugeese lads?
posted on 29/10/18
Dowell wouldn’t be a bad shout butsisnt Karabka sideline him? Maybe he was just burnt out and another stint at Forest would do Dowell the world of good otherwise his career is in danger of stagnating. I’m sure Everton would like to get him some game time.
posted on 29/10/18
Carvalho definitely doesn’t seem to like the close attentions of the Championship midfielders. Was easily run off the ball several times against Leeds. For all of the delicate touches, he needs to roll with the punches a bit more or word will her round quickly that he doesn’t like the rough stuff and his Forest career would be in danger of stagnating. Forest desperately needed someone in that position to get hold of the ball but Carvalho looked like he was desperate to be hooked by Karanka to me.
posted on 29/10/18
I'd be tempted to give Pep half a game in the Carvalho role tomorrow night. Watson, Bridcutt, Yacob, and Yates could share DM duties.
posted on 30/10/18
Soudani is a another shout for the number 10 role, it would seem some rotation would be good
posted on 30/10/18
I wonder how far off Byram is to returning, could be a key player second half of the season
If a really good goal keeper comes available I would be interested
posted on 30/10/18
Bunk:
If a really good goal keeper comes available I would be interested
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Tom Heaton sitting on the bench at Turf Moor could be looking for a loan move in Jan.
posted on 30/10/18
That would work
posted on 30/10/18
Fraser Forster third choice at Soton.
I think we need to loan one (or even two) out before bringing one in. But to be honest AK has signed two keepers already; doesn't look good if he says he needs to sign another.
posted on 30/10/18
After the dismal showing at Burton tonight, we may again be asking who we should be releasing, as well as potential signings/loans.