Topic: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season - page 578. (Read 141787 times)

Well, haven't you seen that so far Pep Guardiola has always tried to rotate, change the system, with various experiments. as far as I've followed, Pep rarely plays the same lineup in every match. except for the center forward. even if Pep applies the same pattern, there will definitely be one of the players who will be rotated or moved in position according to the coach's wishes. especially when De Bruyne suffered a long injury, Pep always changed patterns, systems and rotated several players. and when Haaland was absent, Pep started trying to implement the same pattern for his squad. even then, several players suffered minor injuries. I try to interpret according to my personal version, if Pep is actually trying to develop the potential of some of his players.

Honestly, I can't guess what Pep Guaridola actually did. however, it is very likely that he is actually planning something, one of which is finding the ideal player composition which he will apply later, especially if the main players leave or are injured. So referring to what you said, it looks like Pep has been doing it since De Bruyne was injured, and that's apart from the new arrivals they will recruit next summer. Well, considering that De Bruyne has now returned from his injury, it seems Pep will be more serious about reducing the point difference in his Domestic League. also, City will try to take over the top of the standings again. Talking about the last 16 of the Champions League, although in football it is unique and cannot be predicted with certainty. but in any case, City has a fairly large probability of qualifying for the next round.

@Jegileman, Well, they have a lot of money to spend. And when you spend so much money, you generally are able to make a very good squad. And if Manchester City do not face any serious injury problems that they were facing recently, I think they will be okay and probably will end up defending time in the Premier League title. In my personal opinion, I think Manchester City is still the best team in the English Premier League. The opinions of other people may differ. But the Manchester City squad right now, without any injury, is definitely the best squad of English Premier League. And that's why I am expecting a very good improvement in performance from them quickly.

Apart from that, I also worried about Guardiola no longer has the big ambitions he had previously because ya, Guardiola already succeeded in bringing Manchester City to all the trophies available . Therefore, it seems possible that in the future Guardiola will also leave and thus, it looks like Manchester City maybe find it difficult to get the right coach in the future if for example Guardiola really leaves . Indeed, the main priority is also about a good squad to get good results too, but if they don't have the right coach to build the team, at least they will still find it difficult to get the same success later as now.

Manchester City have stand out to be a very tough team in Europe, all thanks to Guardiola for breeding such a talented team like this. I have to say that the injury of few of their players affected them and their performance reduced drastically. This shows that their back up plans are not as reliable as the first team players, they need to look for other means, like buying new players or start grooming young players that will take over from this ones when they’re leaving of they’ve of age that they can’t perform well again. Manchester City now have their players back, I expect them to be fully back in action for both the premier league and the champions league.

One thing I have to say is that I hope Manchester City will be able to find good players to replace the players that they have right now. Because we have seen how important the players are for the club. The performance dropped significantly as soon as they got injured. And as soon as they came back from injury, I would not say that the performance has skyrocketed but currently has improved. With KDB that Manchester City squad looks very frightening again. And I think it is just a matter of time before they are able to perform as well as they were doing again.

Everyone expects Mbappe to go to Madrid and indeed if this is successful we see it will be the biggest news. However, Mbappe understands very well that with the hot situation besides PSG, which still needs his services, this transfer may take quite a long time. Just like last season we were fooled by his decisions, hopefully this transfer season won't happen again. Football fans are waiting for big news, I think the agreement between Mbappe and Madrid is difficult to confirm because both parties are covering up or is Madrid really wanting to surprise us?

From what I have noticed, PSG cannot continue the competition in the UCL any further without Mbappe help, because his contribution is very vital. PSG realizes that Mbappe needs to be lobbied as much as possible to complete the UCL, I am sure that is the solution, because if you have to play without Mbappe you know that this team's performance will be like losing the key to the attack.

Yeah, City won five trophies last year, it is simply amazing when you think about it; but the best part of it is there is still no sort of complacency in Pep and his boys, they want to go on and defend all the trophies they won last season, it is going to be difficult but it is something that is achievable. The CL trophy might be the toughest title to defend for them, prolly because they just one their first last year, but it is still a very good challenge and this team rises up to challenges everytime.

Well I think Real Madrid are being careful not to allow the media into any sensitive information as regards kylian mbappe's imminent move to Spain and I believe that in no distant time everything will be made public about mbappe's future, it is expected that the french talisman will sign for real Madrid in this transfer window for a world record transfer fee that will enable him part ways with french giants PSG this January.

Maybe this contract has been really signed between the sides for this summer. But Mbappe might be waiting until the end of the season to make an official statement about this. I hope the situation is really like that because I don't want to see him extending with PSG any longer. It just doesn't make sense while he can't win a Champions League title. 

In my opinion Mbappe is on the way of becoming one of superstar players in football history already. But he needs to fill his career with bigger titles such as the Champions League also.

Real Madrid is definitely a great team to achieve that for him. 

With Doku and KDB back, City suddenly became a very dangerous team once again, I do not think that they are going to end up with any more unexpected results that easily, they should be capable of beating any team and they will probably end up with a win easily as well. I know that it is not going to be easy and all, but they will still achieve what they want to do. I do not remember any team that won like 10 cups in 2 years, and they might be the first one to do so.

The possibility of them getting a few more cups at the end of this season, along with UCL and premier league and so forth, it is possible. They already won something like 5 right? They won the famous treble of fa cup, premier league and UCL, I know those, and I think they won the super cup (winner of the europa) and as far as I can remember they recently won the club world cup as well. When you put all those together, it feels like they could do most of them again, shouldn't be really a big challenge.

Even though he is still under contract, basically Mbappe can still leave if another team is ready to pay a high price. After all, the reason for the existing transfer fees also occurs because the players are still under contract, unless the player's contract ends then there is no transfer fee between them. So, if you think Mbappe cannot leave because he is still under contract, that is a wrong assumption because after all money can change everything. So yes, as long as there are rich clubs out there who can pay handsomely and at the same time the player and club agree to it then of course, player transfers will still happen even though they are still under contract with the previous club.

If his contract is ended in PSG and he's really kin on leaving the team, I don't think it's okay to trying to convince him to staying because somehow it may be to the detriment of the team but if he's still willing to stay at PSG then he should be given a better offer to further encourage and make his stay wotht the while for him.

If he's really particular about going to Madrid then he should take up the contract and move moreover his impact alone in PSG was not going to give them the UCL title as team work from others will be needed too, he only does the best he can, score as many goal as he can but then he will still need some good and quality team mate around him to enable the team get to the UCL finals and probably win as they desire but beyond this, mbappe alone will not do the magic all alone.

Real Madrid have a lot of quality players. I would like another star to come to this team, but if Haaland or Mbappe doesn't come, Real Madrid will still be successful with the squad they have. They have stars who can play every minute of the game and they have already proven themselves.

I think Real Madrid's squad will be successful without any signings, but I would still like to see a striker. When I watch Real Madrid's games I see that they are lacking a striker and they need to sign one. I hope Ancelotti wants a striker and the management has enough money for this transfer.

I'm not sure if Real Madrid can ignore Mbappe, but if they do, they will miss the opportunity to make the team stronger and that would be a mistake.

Real Madrid is still a player to play as a sticker for them and because of not having this player Real Madrid is not in a good situation. It seems Real Marid is still interested in hiring Mbappe or some other player but at the same time, they don't have to lose their prestige for a player and make people think they will wait for an even for hiring this player.
However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Mbappe has been also spreading club that if he would decide the final decision after UCL campaign. That means PSG must be losing first before mbappe will decide his future in the club. To be honest, PSG did look good structurally after enrique was coming here.
PSG will have a good run of games coming up and the clubs hall not miss any opportunity to grab three points from its opponent. It must be like that coz enrique aims its club to win at least a few trophies this season.
Missing mbappe will be a very sad moment for him but mbappe may be looking for a new club that can give him more challenge than PSG. PSG needs also to prepare the worst situation once mbappe will be confirmed to leave from the club soon.
It is my belief that we will have to wait until the next season for an official announcement regarding Madrid's signing of Mbappe. Real madrid and mbappe may be keeping it secret.

I wonder, is Real Madrid the only team that really deserves Kylian Mbappe?
Kylian Mbappe is a player who has had a pretty good career in any team, not just Real Madrid. I think Mbappe would be just as good if he moved to one of the big Premier League teams if he wanted to win the Champions League title. Real Madrid is certainly the main option for him, but if Real Madrid don't do something then Mbappe may not join them.

Apart from Real Madrid, I think several other teams such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City could be Kylian Mbappe's destinations in the following seasons. Mbappe deserves to be there to win something big including the Champions League title, but only if Real Madrid fail to sign him.

There are clear indications that Mbape might end up signing a new contract at PSG because there is an agreement between him and the club,and it is that agreement that has made it impossible for him to just leave when he wanted to leave.PSG are eager to retain Mbape and wants him to renew his contract,but Mbape is still weighing the possibility of joining Madrid.
And for his contribution to his club in the champions league, ofcourse,every player thats playing in the champions league wants to do well for the teams,and Mbape is one of them,so giving his best for the team is not a new thing,he must do that to fulfill all righteousness and terms in his contract,but I am quite sure his effort alone cannot get them to the Champions league final.

Who knows what mbappe will do next or he might decide to renew the contract but talking about the expired date, last time I checked the contract might likely expire this year so let's not just decide what he might do next, from my view of things Mbappe might renew the contract or decide to play for real Madrid cause he can succeed more in real Madrid, concerning the contract has Mbappe come out to make any speech concerning the issue cause have not seen his recent speech clarify fans about his contract. Mbappe will definitely deliver his best in the champions league season for his team.

Mbappe has the right to decide for his future, his attitude of not wanting to extend his contract with PSG will not affect his active contract. PSG cannot intervene with Mbappe to continue staying there, if PSG doesn't want their star player to leave for free they have to look for a club that is willing to pay Mbappe release clause.
Mbappe is a professional player, he will always try to give the best for the team he plays for even though in his heart he has no intention of extending his contract there. The UCL trophy is one of the trophies that Mbappe has never won in his career, he must look for a club that can give him the opportunity to win the most prestigious trophy in European competition.

Things will get more difficult in the round of 16. So that all teams that qualify for the round of 16 will definitely make as thorough a preparation as possible. And what every team that already has a very high quality core team can do is that they have to look after their mainstay players to avoid injury. Because even though we have many great players, if in the end these great players have to be absent due to injury then this will definitely be very detrimental to the team.

Player transfers were carried out to anticipate this. And indeed several clubs already have new agreements with the players they bring in. But most teams are still in the negotiation stage with the potential players they are approaching. I hope all the teams are at their best when the round of 16 begins.