23 - Jules Kounde

[iniestaGOAT]

Easy now lads, it's a great squad we are planning yes but questions still remain on Xavi's abilities in Europe and under the bright lights/pressure. I personally still think clubs like City and Bayern will edge us by a goal or two in Europe. You don't become a CL powerhouse in just one summer.

We should keep the focus on domestic trophies for this season and do everything we can to win the doblete.

History is on our side

Don laporta bet on frank rijkaard

And pep now xavi

History repeats itself

 

[vuji_31]

No way you said Bayern...

We are much better then Bayern now...Only Davies would start for us if everyone is in form.

 

[KingLeo10]

No way you said Bayern...

We are much better then Bayern now...Only Davies would start for us if everyone is in form.

Kimmich and Neuer stroll into our side. So does their RB.

 

[fergus90]

No way you said Bayern...

We are much better then Bayern now...Only Davies would start for us if everyone is in form.

Neuer is streets ahead of Stegen, Davies would permabench Alba, they actually have a RB, Kimmich would comfortably be our best midfielder and it's too early to jump to conclusions about the frontline, although that looks very promising on paper.

A lot of optimism around Barca and rightly so but this team hasn't played a competitive game together yet.

 

[vuji_31]

I forgot Neuer. Kimmich ar RB, Neuer at GK and Davies that is all...

Bayern in failing, their peak was in 2020. Although someone should test Goretzka for steroids that year...

 

[fergus90]

On paper i definitely would fancy Barca to stack up against anyone now, but games aren't played on paper.

Chemistry takes time to build, some of the other squads have had reliable core groups of players for a while. But the club is making great moves in the market with a president with a proven track record.

 

[xXKonan]

Let us see how we do in the opening part of the season to gauge where we are at.

We got some good additions but we need to see it in action where it counts.

 

[serghei]

On paper i definitely would fancy Barca to stack up against anyone now, but games aren't played on paper.

Chemistry takes time to build, some of the other squads have had reliable core groups of players for a while. But the club is making great moves in the market with a president with a proven track record.

For CL yes. It will take some time.

For La Liga though... we should get going pretty fast.

 

[Joan]

Bayern is clear. I think.

 

[fergus90]

For CL yes. It will take some time.

For La Liga though... we should get going pretty fast.

Domestically i'd expect to challenge for the league and cup. CL obviously depends on the route but I think with what's happened there's also a psychological hurdle at this point too that needs overcoming.

 

[serghei]

Domestically i'd expect to challenge for the league and cup. CL obviously depends on the route but I think with what's happened there's also a psychological hurdle at this point too that needs overcoming.

To challenge for La Liga would be the norm with this team. If Xavi and the players want to get real credit and people to recognize them as winners, they need to deliver the title and do well in CL.

La Liga win + CL semis would be incredible for first real rebuild season.

 

[fergus90]

In Europe the main club to beat will be Real Madrid of course, forgot what any club looks like domestically.

 

[serghei]

I actually think we'd struggle more against Liverpool than Madrid in Europe.

 

[fergus90]

I actually think we'd struggle more against Liverpool than Madrid in Europe.

Me too.

 

[serghei]

I often get the feeling that Madrid hate our style.