Topic: Premier League Prediction Thread 2021/2022 - page 3160. (Read 777101 times)

Maguire does not belong to top defenders and he was over estimated since his transfer from Leicester City to Manchester United. If Chelsea buy him and consider him as an average central defender, it is acceptable for their transfer decision.

I only wonder that does Chelsea actually need such an average central defender to improve their defense quality? Logically they don't need Maguire and they can find better players who have cheaper transfer price and even are younger than Maguire.

Personally I don't see chance for Maguire to move to Chelsea in this summer. He must find average clubs, not top ones like Chelsea.

Luis Diaz is wanted by a Saudi Arabian team but Liverpool didn't find their offer good enough so they rejected it. However I don't think Diaz is sad about this even a bit. Because he isn't only a very young player to go there but also he has been showing a really impressive performance for Liverpool. There is no meaning in selling him for Liverpool right now.

It is already not easy to fill Mane's place exactly. Diaz is at least trying to be as active as possible in the attacking line. Liverpool should be keeping him this summer.

A Maguire transfer from Manchester United to Chelsea would be a surprise for several reasons. Maguire had a hard time in Manchester and I think besides the financial aspects he could also be a winner if Chelsea performs well and he can play a part in that success. But if Chelsea fails again, I can already read all the public allegations against the club and those responsible for the transfers because why would they sign players that underperformed when they themselves underperformed and are now trying to recover? Negative times negative is positive? Maguire is a high risk transfer if this really happens as Chelsea doesn't have the time to run some experiments with players who failed elsewhere.

Chelsea was completely unexpected where they were rumored to be buying Maguire from Manchester United. Even though there are still many other defenders that they can prioritize in this transfer window rather than chasing Maguire. I don't want to see the humor Chelsea makes in this transfer window because they sold a lot of quality players and bought players who didn't perform very well last season.

Chelsea need to bounce back next season and Pochettino needs to be able to bring in younger players to their squad instead of chasing Maguire. Indeed Chelsea have often made signings to their detriment such as Lukaku signing which now he is not included in Pochettino big plans for next season.

The hype around an English bad player is incredible. Maguire made a lot of mistakes that ripped his team apart and he is still considered that much in market value and people still appreciate him? Foreigners or even national players in other leagues will be humiliated by everyone if they play poorly the way he did. No offence but the defence line was a circus when he play there. I find Chelsea and the other London teams quite crazy to hunt him like that.

Harry Maguire for a truth plays exceptionally well whenever his donning the Three Lions jersey of England national team which is why questions are asked about why he can't replicate that with his club side Manchester United.
But even if the reason for his underperformance at club level is related to mismanagement by the club, it'll not be a good deal for club like Chelsea to let go of a defender like Koulibaly and have Maguire signed

It is still a rumor, we don't know how serious Chelsea to sign Maguire. I even think Chelsea current defenders are better than Maguire. Even if they are not strong enough but they don't score own goals at least.  

Harry Maguire is 30 years old, his market value is €20m. No team will spend €40m for Maguire, it is just nonsense to buy a player who has bad performance and he is no longer young defender. Moreover, €40m is overpriced since he is only valued €20m. I assume any club who is interested to sign him for below €10m.

Players change under the right managers especially defenders. When managers get their pairing wrong it affects players. Did you watch Rudiger play under frank Lampard and Sarri before Sarri left the club and Lampard was sacked (the first time), he was one of the poorest defender I have even seen and wasn't getting playing time because of a flop he was just as Henry Maguire is at Manchester united but then Thomas tuchel came and everything turned around for Rudiger, he was one of the best defender in the premier league at some point and helped Chelsea in lifting the Champions league because our defender were the secret behind our victory that season.

We even sold him to Real Madrid and this was a player we were at some point looking to let go because of how poorly he was performing. I just told you this story for you to understand how vital coaches are to a player. I believe if Henry Maguire meets a coach that can use him to work he'll become a top defender. Let's not forget he wasn't a flop when he was bought so saying he's going to flop if sold is just assumptions. Players change under the right management just as I explained with the Rudiger story. Rudiger has gone on to win another champions league with Real Madrid so don't be surprised if Henry Maguire moves on and become successful as well.

I think Klopp is trying to build a new strong midfield with the due of Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai as attacking and defensive midfielders while playing Trent Alexander-Arnold in central midfield role against his usual right back position, though it was only Szoboszlai that played his debut match while MacAllister is yet to play his first game for the club, recall Fabinho and Henderson had both signed for Al-Ettifaq a Saudi Arabian based club thus their positions had already been filled by the new players, Liverpool started their preseason friendly on a positive note with a well deserved win against Karlsruher though two late goals by Jota sealed their win.

Chelsea is going to hire a player like Maguire because of his huge personal mistakes and I think a player like Maguire is not really interesting for any team to spend huge money for him and 40m is a lot for this player, Chelsea had expensive players before and they didn't get food results that's why I think Chelsea can find a better player instead of Maguire.

Even though many say Arsenal will win the EPL if Pep Guardiola is not in England and Halland is seriously injured, I do not doubt that this season Arsenal will win. Because I see the Arsenal squad revolution has increased significantly compared to other big teams. This is very interesting to look forward to.

Player purchases that were made also seemed very good. Havertz is an upgrade from Xhaka in terms of creativity and attack, but lacking in defense. That's why Arteta is very ambitious to take Rice, whose defensive attributes are good. It's a good buy in my opinion, buying Arsenal this season compared to last season buying Viera, Lokonga, and Tavares but not contributing to Arsenal.

What the arsenal lacked last season was direct. Their possession and pressing are good, but they can still lose against low-block teams. different from what Man City can see yesterday, not in full possession, but they can also direct the overhead ball. then Arsenal lacks players who can shoot like KDB because Odegard is not a KDB-type player but this season it might be minimized with a player like Kai Havertz.

It's hard to say anything right now of course, including about the players they bought this summer. Only three transfers to buy, two players they sold, in general, the players who came are good, but how they will prove themselves at Arsenal is still unknown. There is a feeling that Arsenal will not fight for first place, maybe second or even third....

Agree. Pochettino mustn't sign him although his transfer fee will be cheap, even for free.  
There is no advantage to add a controversial player on the squad, it just ruins the squad quality. His reputation that often made own goals will scary any team, I can't believe how the feelings of Chelsea players to have Maguire on their squad. Man United players already got some severe losses because of Maguire's own goals. Everyone in Chelsea squad must be unsatisfied if Chelsea management really signs him.

It is not about the usefulness but the uselessness of him. I doubt if he will be useful for many clubs, how he will bring the advantage for the clubs if he made own goals?    No, it is not about his adaptation, it is about his lack of skills/mentality.

He even mostly spent time on the bench, not only removed as a captain.

He may play better in England national team, but I am sure England can play better without him.  
No mate, just don't expect much about him to play well in Chelsea. If there are other options, Chelsea is better to sign other defenders.

Regarding the prematch for Manchester United, that in the last season also Manchester United got good results. Also, the good results in the prematch last season at least still continue to occur in the early matches of Manchester United in the Premier League. But unfortunately, again and again Manchester United still cannot play more consistently and yes, if Onana will really play at Manchester United next season. Then, maybe Onana can consistently to make clean sheet results and of course it will be good, and even though your consideration is only replacing De Gea position. But, if Onana can play better it will make Manchester United difficult to concede also by the opposing team and it will be a good defense of course.

For Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai who moved to Liverpool, they played today in the club friendly game against KARLSRUHER SC. In the game Dominik Szoboszlai started and was later replaced by Alexis MacAllister, so both of the players played like 45mins each. I noticed that the England player who was in a defensive position for Liverpool last season played a more advanced role in midfield. The manager of the club is trying out new things as Liverpool look to do better next season. Liverpool won the game,  Nunez, Gakpo and Jota scored two goals to give them the win.

I see you want United to sign a striker. Kane is interested in move to Bayern and highly doubt Spurs are gonna let him go to their rival and as for Osimhen he is not gonna move this season so seems like it is hard for United to sign any striker as you mentioned. But they actually are interested in Rasmus Højlund (wonderkid from Atlanta) ^[1], so what do you think about this? Asking price around 65~70m Euro and talks are very advanced right now with personal terms agreed with player and United trying to find a proper fee to sign him.

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[1] https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1681262926810824705

We can be sure, if Kroenke is willing to spend big money on Arteta to buy newcomers. that means, Arteta must win a trophy in the 2023/2024 season. at least, their main target is the Premier League trophy. if, Arteta failed to bring his squad to win a trophy. I'm pretty sure Arteta's career is at stake. last season, the Guners were very close to the Premier League trophy. unfortunately, they were unable to maintain their consistency to end their fast for this competition title.

Now, Arsenal have brought in several newcomers. many did not even expect that Arteta would be given a large budget to spend on players in this summer's transfer window. they have brought three names to the Emirates Stadium, but I would not be surprised if Arsenal would still bring in other players. as I quote from Romano, Arteta said, there is still a lot of time on the market. "we will have to see how it develops in the next few weeks, there is still time to do something" if we examine what Arteta said, he is still eyeing players he will sign in this window. thus, technically Arsenal should be a very competitive team. you can be sure, they will become one of City's rivals in the race for the trophy next season. and I hope they can make it happen.

Getting a great forward should be the most important part of any team because if you have a great goalkepeer and then you have a great striker, then you fill the rest afterwards. I am not saying other parts are not important, all I am saying is that Striker could be the most important role of any team and if you have an amazing one there that could save you a lot. Plenty of teams that have amazing defenses that failed.

Because they couldn't score, getting 0-0 is not that good enough, look at Schalke they had plenty of that, they relegated. All in all, it's a good move and I believe that they are going to keep trying to get the best they could. We are ending July soon, we should be seeing the main core of most teams.

Things like this are quite reasonable because Manchester City have the advantage of the condition of the players who are not much different for core and reserve players, moreover they can also still bring in several players as additional options from those left behind by several players.
Most likely for domination will still be felt but actually I want something new because if it continues to be dominated by Manchester City the EPL will be monotonous in terms of champions and not too much different from ligue 1 and the Bundesliga if indeed Manchester City win again and again. although indeed the intensity and competition are very good but when Manchester City win again and again it's still like there are no worthy opponents for City.

See Mikel Arteta's  activity in hunting players in the transfer market this summer, I conclude that Arteta is focus on improve the defense and midfield as part of realize the team's ambition to win the Premier League. Arsenal is even willing to pay € 190 million just for the two midfielders from West Ham and Chelsea
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola will make the sensation of the new season in the Premier League even more grip with their competition to conquer the EPL