Salah out. Carvajal's out. Both can patch up I think, but both thinking of their WC too. So don't dare gamble.

Ramos is just that type of player. U would be happy he is playing for ur team. And hate to play against.

Still rmb the final he got Cuardado sent off.

Isco off?? Shud sub benzrma instead

What a friggin goal by Bale. Looks like an acrobatic flick instead of a bicycle kick

True that. That goal thou.

But what do u guys think about Zidane? I think he is the first manager to win 3 CL in a row. But under him, Real league form mcm not good je.

Duno la. I still feel Madrid didn't impose themself superbly. Just like last year final. Real just know how to control the game. When to sit back, when to counter. And if u notice. They don't press in upfield. Just well organized. Slow passing. And just depend on Modric n Isco as pocket players.

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Yea definitely. Bale is big quality off the bench. But Karius seriously flopped.

Reminds me of Courtois. Lol

Well yea, throwing it at opposition in a final. dang.

Courtois is more like, kangkang by Messi's right leg.

Not easy to manage diz prima donnas. And also he able to convince CR to save his stamina and game time from league, then unleash him in CL.

Somehow my view on Zidane is still skewed. haha. I think tactically he still not the best. But good motivator he is.

tbh, for Spain, Costa and Isco played well. For Portugal, i think they played well, however William is too slow to handle the quick tiki taka.

Spain seems to have upgraded slow tiki taka to up tempo tiki taka, great to see. Isco playing well. Isco > Bale for me. Costa is his usual self, fighting for all possession.

Well, it's been coming, finally it's here. It's always just a matter how it'll end.

Kinda sad that Conte got it this way. He deserves a better send off. Highest winning rate for Chelsea in PL era. And just like Mourinho who revolutionize 433, Conte revolutionize 3 at the back in PL. Teams starting to emulate our 3 at the back. I give huge credit to Conte for that. The most win record in a single season and 13 match unbeaten run, speaks for itself.

Tbh, I blame the board, and we are too focus on the new stadium. Iinm, Conte wanted a few players, but all was not denied and given other replacements. Conte has to work with what he got.

But oh well, let's move on, decisions have been made. Imo, Sarri is a big gamble. He is just like a Pochettino, someone who has a good brand of football, make use of what he has, and play entertaining football, BUT never won a trophy before. This has Scolari written all over it. lol.

Let's hope I'm wrong.

oh 1 more thing, with Jorginho coming in, bad news for Bakayoko? Or will Sarri play 3 central MF with Jorginho, Bakayoko and Kante? How about Fab then?

Big question mark on a lot of our starters.

I noe i'll definitely miss this.

I think it depends on Sarri. Sarri's football definitely suit Hazard, and the signing of Jorginho shows our club's ambition. So for now, it depends on how well Sarri gets along with Hazard. If Sarri can convince Hazard to stay, then good. If no, then we're looking at at least 150M + a player from Real.

I would be interested in Isco or Assensio, no Bale pls. Old and injury plagued.

Looking at our squad and Sarri's tactic. i think he'll play 433? Maybe something like

Moses, Azpi, Rudiger/Christensen/Luiz, Alonso
-----------------Kante------------------
---------Jorginho----Baka/Fab--------
------Willian------Morata-----Hazard--

Hope we dont become an Arsenal, all bout attacking philosophy, and no trophies.

Duno bout u guys, but i pretty much prefer Hazard and Courtois to stay.

Yea, one can argue that Hazard has won everything with us. But I believe with Sarri's football, Hazard can hit an even higher level. Why are we saying ok to selling our best player? I really dont get it. lol.

I hope Sarri can make Hazard change his mind. As for Courtois, i would say 50/50. I'm ok with him staying.

Let's see how Sarri evaluates the squad and include who in his plan and who is left out.

Gk replacement why not Pickford?

Surely his value sky rocket due to homegrown status. lol

Allison done deal to Pool. Do we still need homegrown players based on our squad? If yes, I would suggest Pickford or Butland. It might be a step back. But it fills up the quota, and no CL next season.

Jorginho can't defend. We need Kante back. lol

Jorginho was just ball watching Foden dribble right in the middle of the pitch. lol