Blanc would be good for Chelsea

I'm not really sure who goes to RM next, and I am also not really sure who goes will be a success (no matter who it is). Requires such a massive squad overhaul for the most impatient board in Europe's top 5 leagues.

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Madrid have some ageing players but this massive squad overhaul stuff is a bit over the top. They’ve still got the strongest squad in Europe.

Guardian reporting Real Madrid are actually interested in pochettino. Wonder what he dors

comment by Alexis The King Sanchez (U10026)
posted 4 minutes ago
Madrid have some ageing players but this massive squad overhaul stuff is a bit over the top. They’ve still got the strongest squad in Europe.
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I wouldnt say so anymore. Strongest squad last year which has been heavily weakened.

Need to essentially replace the front three, look to replace Modric and sign a backup CB.

Whose is stronger? Replace the front three? They don’t all need replacing. Thing is Madrid have talent in the squad to phase out some of the forwards and Modric, who are still quality players.

Need a cb yeah. But squad overhaul is ballacks. They may go on a ridiculous spending spree to do so, but it doesn’t actually need it.

They just won the CL, ffs.

The Times say Poch doesn’t have a clause in his contract, I’m not surprised tbh it’s not something Levy would agree to

Thing about the Poch -> RM thing is that I don't see it happening based on him signing a new contract after being guaranteed a 'warchest' to spend on players this summer. Would seem a little odd/can imagine he would be tied up too heavily in a contract to then jump ship literally a week or two later.

One media outlet is reporting that he has a "RM clause" in it, in which he can go if Real Madrid comes calling. Which is the biggest load of bull I've ever heard lol, as if Levy would write a deal for him with the option for him to leave for the club who have been linked with him for the past year

Madrid could just pay a compensation if he wants to go there. I dunno whether his lack of silverware will go against him, though.

Depends if poch wants to stay or not. Madrid will have no problem paying his buy out fee if they really want him.

I think he'll stay though, just doesn't seem like the type to sign a new deal and then just tear it up.

comment by Alexis The King Sanchez (U10026)
posted 7 minutes ago
Whose is stronger? Replace the front three? They don’t all need replacing. Thing is Madrid have talent in the squad to phase out some of the forwards and Modric, who are still quality players.

Need a cb yeah. But squad overhaul is ballacks. They may go on a ridiculous spending spree to do so, but it doesn’t actually need it.

They just won the CL, ffs.
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Well the just won the CL point doesn't really make the greatest case considering Pool 05 or Chelsea 12 etc etc.

I'm just saying that Bale will definitely go IMO, Ronaldo wants out (or a pay-packet to match Messi/Neymar which I doubt they will sacrifice for a 33 year old) and Benzema keeps getting poorer and poorer by league campaign. Modric replacement is possibly the one I am least sure about, but still that is probably/possibly 5 first team signings that are needed.

In terms of squads, you would probably have to consider BM and PSG ahead of them I reckon. At a push Man City's as well.

comment by Tu Meke Arteta (U3732)
posted 13 seconds ago
Depends if poch wants to stay or not. Madrid will have no problem paying his buy out fee if they really want him.

I think he'll stay though, just doesn't seem like the type to sign a new deal and then just tear it up.
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Yeah that's what I think - we often see players sign a big contract before a move but I cant think of a manager ever doing so?

I also can't think of the last "project" manager RM have signed (if you understand the terminology attempt?). Not sure if he stylistically would fit due to his system taking 1 year + to work.

Well the just won the CL point doesn't really make the greatest case considering Pool 05 or Chelsea 12 etc etc.
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As if you just compared this Real team to those showers.

You know Isco starts for Madrid right? Benzema needs replacing for sure. Unsure what will happen with Ronaldo but he’s still brilliant. So is Modric, even though they could move Isco inside and bring in Asensio if they want to be bold.

The teams mentioned could make a case, but even so it’s still one of the very best around. It doesn’t need a massive overhaul.

These managers are only project managers until they get the top jobs, in fairness.

Well you would be a fool to assume I was comparing them. The point was that as a definitive statement at the end of an argument it really doesn't hold too much weight. Especially considering RM's level is much higher than they have achieved in the league this season.

I do know Isco starts, but that doesn't mean that they don't need to replace with 3 starting quality forwards though. Especially as Isco isn't particularly prolific.

It isn't post SAF Utd levels of hard; but it is far from post Benitez RM levels of easy.

comment by Alexis The King Sanchez (U10026)
posted 2 minutes ago
These managers are only project managers until they get the top jobs, in fairness.
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I dunno, I'd class the likes of Poch/Klopp/Simeone etc as managers who require more time for success than your Conte/Mourinho/Ancellottis of this world. Which was more of the point, I don't think RM would give Poch time.

I actually think Poch wouldn't work at all tbf:

* His style takes a long time to implement
* He likes to manage the 'egos' out the squad
* He is tactically poor in important cup games

Not something you want at RM

I think Real could do with strengthening in CB, CM and a striker is needed.

It holds a lot of weight as it’s reflective of the quality of their squad.

Isco is starting quality, he doesn’t need replacing. If Ronaldo goes Bale stays, no way do Madrid get rid of all three.

The issue with Madrid has been depth as much as anything. Especially with the ageing forwards. Morata and James not being replaced was a bigger problem for them than the quality of the 11.

No it’s not Fergie or Rafa, but I just don’t agree it needs an overhaul.

Give Allegri this squad with a few additions and Madrid will be fighting for the league again and challenging for the CL.

comment by Alexis The King Sanchez (U10026)
posted 45 minutes ago
Madrid have some ageing players but this massive squad overhaul stuff is a bit over the top. They’ve still got the strongest squad in Europe.
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It's a question of the unlikelihood of whoever steps up or comes in having the same winning mentality as the one's who are going.

Not just that, it's also that some of the ones who are /will still be around are going to start declining and if they don't want to go it could be incredibly hard to shift them.

None of those managers have managed the very biggest clubs so it’s hard to say what they do or don’t need. They work they way they do because they’ve had to.

Look at Pellegrini for example and once he got the top jobs his team clicked pretty much straight away, albeit didn’t win the league because of Pep’s Barca.

It can take a little longer than that as even Mourinho didn’t win La Liga until his second season, so there are no guarantees, but better players tend to get a coaches methods working quicker than lesser players, which is what these ‘project managers’ have had to work with.

They can also drag a team through games even when those methods aren’t actually working that well also.

I mean, I swear 'squad' is the exact same thing as depth

Isco doesn't need replacing but as I said he isn't prolific. If Bale (17 goals) goes the next closest goalscorer in the league was Isco with 7, that is a huge goal contribution. I think Bale is the only definite in that front three as he so publicly demanded out in that post-match conference. Ronaldo I am not sure about, he has previous for this.

I think RM having to sign at least two proven world class forwards, a top class CM, a world class CB and get in a top manager is quite an overhaul - considering the caliber of those that will leave, no?

Give Allegri this squad with a few additions and Madrid will be fighting for the league again and challenging for the CL.
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Yep. He's certainly capable of providing continuity to their success