darthvader7888
Banned
Starting budget: 25m (since Neymar's already been bought for 25)
Players out: Valdes (12m), Pedro (15m), Villa (12m), Alves (26m), JDS (3.5m), Afellay (10m), Fontas (2.5m), Keirrison (0.75m), Roberto (loan), Rafinha (loan), Muniesa (loan), Cuenca (loan), Bartra (loan) = 81.75m euros
Total transfer budget = 106.75m euros
Players in: Thiago Silva (40m), Suarez (36m), Piszczek (12.5 m) Ter Stegen (10m), Kurt Zouma (6.5m), Deulofeu (promote) = 105m
Explanation:
Silva:
We need a CB, as we all know. So why not get the best? He isn't THAT old, and he fits our needs perfectly. He's fast, he's strong, and he's good in the air, all of which our defense needs. His injuries could be a problem though. I had my doubts about him before, and I'm still not 100% sure, but I think he's our best option.
Suarez:
IMO, we need a striker who can also play out wide, especially if Villa leaves (since we won't have a goal threat besides Messi, and sometimes we need to play a striker in front of Messi, like the Milan game). Enter Suarez. I wouldn't mind Aguero, but Suarez would be better IMO, since he's been arguably the best player in the PL this season (while Aguero has been meh this season) and he's a bit cheaper. Aguero is younger and doesn't have the attitude problems though, so he'd be a good alternative.
Anyways, Suarez is a striker who can play at LW (and I believe RW as well, though I'm not sure), is decent in the air (something we lack), and, like I said, has been arguably the best player in the PL this season. He'd be a great addition to the front line and a perfect replacement for Villa IMO.
Ter Stegen:
Great young keeper with a lot of potential. The best choice out of the keepers we've been linked with (except maybe De Gea, who's unlikely to be sold), IMO.
Kurt Zouma:
I don't know much about him, but he's young and, from what I heard, has a lot of potential. He'd probably be a good buy for depth, and for the future, especially since Silva's injury prone and not the youngest. I'd prefer Marquinhos or Inigo Martinez, but my budget doesn't allow that
Piszczek:
I decided to sell Alves to raise funds, so I had to get a replacement, either to replace Alves as the starter or to be the backup for Montoya. I don't know much about Piszczek, but he did well against Ronaldo in the semi. It can be pretty much any RB that costs around 8-13 m though. And it doesn't have to be a starter, since Montoya should be good enough for that.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, Pinto, Oier
Defenders: Silva, Pique, Puyol, Zouma, Mascherano, Montoya, Piszczek, Alba, Adriano, Abidal
Midfielders: Busquets, Song, Xavi, Thiago, Iniesta, Fabregas
Forwards: Messi, Suarez, Sanchez, Tello, Deulofeu, Neymar
It's our standard 4-3-3, however, it can be turned into the 3-4-3 from the Milan game pretty easily, with Alba pushing up, and Suarez moving into a striker position in front of Messi, like so:
That's why I put Neymar at RW, even though he may not be be as comfortable there as on the left.
Backup XI:
I wouldn't play Sanchez at striker though, just put him there for the sake of having an XI made up entirely of non-starters. If Messi gets injured or we rest him (i.e. in a game against a relegation zone team right before a CL game), I'd use Suarez there with Alexis or Deulofeu at RW.
One more thing I'd like to see next season is better pressing and the return of the 6 second rule. Also, youngsters should get more chances and we need more rotation.
Players out: Valdes (12m), Pedro (15m), Villa (12m), Alves (26m), JDS (3.5m), Afellay (10m), Fontas (2.5m), Keirrison (0.75m), Roberto (loan), Rafinha (loan), Muniesa (loan), Cuenca (loan), Bartra (loan) = 81.75m euros
Total transfer budget = 106.75m euros
Players in: Thiago Silva (40m), Suarez (36m), Piszczek (12.5 m) Ter Stegen (10m), Kurt Zouma (6.5m), Deulofeu (promote) = 105m
Explanation:
Silva:
We need a CB, as we all know. So why not get the best? He isn't THAT old, and he fits our needs perfectly. He's fast, he's strong, and he's good in the air, all of which our defense needs. His injuries could be a problem though. I had my doubts about him before, and I'm still not 100% sure, but I think he's our best option.
Suarez:
IMO, we need a striker who can also play out wide, especially if Villa leaves (since we won't have a goal threat besides Messi, and sometimes we need to play a striker in front of Messi, like the Milan game). Enter Suarez. I wouldn't mind Aguero, but Suarez would be better IMO, since he's been arguably the best player in the PL this season (while Aguero has been meh this season) and he's a bit cheaper. Aguero is younger and doesn't have the attitude problems though, so he'd be a good alternative.
Anyways, Suarez is a striker who can play at LW (and I believe RW as well, though I'm not sure), is decent in the air (something we lack), and, like I said, has been arguably the best player in the PL this season. He'd be a great addition to the front line and a perfect replacement for Villa IMO.
Ter Stegen:
Great young keeper with a lot of potential. The best choice out of the keepers we've been linked with (except maybe De Gea, who's unlikely to be sold), IMO.
Kurt Zouma:
I don't know much about him, but he's young and, from what I heard, has a lot of potential. He'd probably be a good buy for depth, and for the future, especially since Silva's injury prone and not the youngest. I'd prefer Marquinhos or Inigo Martinez, but my budget doesn't allow that
Piszczek:
I decided to sell Alves to raise funds, so I had to get a replacement, either to replace Alves as the starter or to be the backup for Montoya. I don't know much about Piszczek, but he did well against Ronaldo in the semi. It can be pretty much any RB that costs around 8-13 m though. And it doesn't have to be a starter, since Montoya should be good enough for that.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, Pinto, Oier
Defenders: Silva, Pique, Puyol, Zouma, Mascherano, Montoya, Piszczek, Alba, Adriano, Abidal
Midfielders: Busquets, Song, Xavi, Thiago, Iniesta, Fabregas
Forwards: Messi, Suarez, Sanchez, Tello, Deulofeu, Neymar
It's our standard 4-3-3, however, it can be turned into the 3-4-3 from the Milan game pretty easily, with Alba pushing up, and Suarez moving into a striker position in front of Messi, like so:
That's why I put Neymar at RW, even though he may not be be as comfortable there as on the left.
Backup XI:
I wouldn't play Sanchez at striker though, just put him there for the sake of having an XI made up entirely of non-starters. If Messi gets injured or we rest him (i.e. in a game against a relegation zone team right before a CL game), I'd use Suarez there with Alexis or Deulofeu at RW.
One more thing I'd like to see next season is better pressing and the return of the 6 second rule. Also, youngsters should get more chances and we need more rotation.
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