We seem to be making decent signings for the middle of the park, Firminho being a great coup. I think Milner can boss the c mid role with his work rate and power. Hendo can do the leg work with Lucas sat behind them. Thats a good start. With Sturridge on the sick bed, who's gonna get us goals consistently, and when are we gonna do something about our lousy defence ? Individually, they would compliment most teams, but as a unit they have been dour. If we don't improve there, I think we could have another poor season. 6th at best, and europe will be an embarrassment again. Cup runs won't get beyond the quarters.
A top quality striker and a well organised defence and we could be looking at europa cup semi's. Top 4 prem and a good domestic cup run.
Unfortunately, Brendan doesn't seem to see these positions of weakness as a priority. His tactics are also questionable to often, and I don't see him improving any for 2015/16.
I see us having lots of possession, creating lots of chances, but failing to finnish them, and still leak goals at the back for fun.
Not a very optimistic out look I have to agree, Just how I see it with our current squad and manager.
I pray to god i'm wrong, and we go all the way in europe, get a good cup run, and finish in top 4.
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