by Sutekh »
28 Dec 2019 17:57
From Despair To Where? I just don't see them losing to anyone outside the top 5 or at home.
They've got City, Spurs and Everton away and Chelsea, Man Utd and Wolves at home. They've already done the double over Leicester.
This second half of the season is going to be extremely difficult for them but then they have players who have the desire to win it and after last season have something to use as a lever.
They’ve signed Minamino who looks a real talent and are reportedly also after Jaden Sancho and James Maddison this or next window but it’s the defensive side where they are having problems and really need strengthening. Fabinho, Matip, Lovren are all expected to be out for another month or so, yet there’s no inclination towards any experienced cover being brought in only the recalling of young defender Nathan Phillips from Stuttgart - so once again It seems they are making things difficult as possible for themselves.
That said this “weakened” team destroyed Leicester away from home so perhaps just having the ability to outscore any opposition will be enough.