"KM" 1,656 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Who do you think will make the 25 man squad? I'll have a go first... Goalkeeper's: Valdes, Dimi, Mejias Defenders: Barragan, Nsue, Ayala*, Gibson, Espinosa, Baptiste*, Friend, LB cover Midfielders: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter*, Adomah, Stuani, Ramirez, Fischer, Downing, Reach* Strikers: Rhodes, Negredo, Nugent* Those marked with an * I'm uncertain on at the moment. I think Baptiste, Nugent and Reach will be replaced with new signings. So will Ayala if question marks remain over his future. It's rumoured that Leadbitter's injury is worse than first feared, at the moment I think and I hope he will be named in the final 25 but wouldn't shock me if we do see another CM/CB utility player take his place. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent Link to post Share on other sites
Middlesborough 12 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent I don't think there are 2 fit CBs in that squad are there? Ayala, Espinosa and Maguire all might not be fit for Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites
richmfc 41 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent I doubt leadbitter will be in it If we sign a couple more then maybe de Pena. De start. Reach or possibly nugent will be sacrificed depending on the positions we buy Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent I doubt leadbitter will be in it If we sign a couple more then maybe de Pena. De start. Reach or possibly nugent will be sacrificed depending on the positions we buy I would put money on De Sart being in the 25, I'd be very shocked if he went anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent I don't think there are 2 fit CBs in that squad are there? Ayala, Espinosa and Maguire all might not be fit for Stoke. Aye but Fry will likely be the cover for those lot if needs be. He's an U21 and as such won't need to be registered. I struggle to see Baptiste making the squad unless we are looking to involve Nsue as more of a midfielder again. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent I doubt leadbitter will be in it If we sign a couple more then maybe de Pena. De start. Reach or possibly nugent will be sacrificed depending on the positions we buy I would put money on De Sart being in the 25, I'd be very shocked if he went anywhere. I'll eat my hat if De Sart is left out of our squad. Massive talent. Link to post Share on other sites
jamesp 125 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 GKs: Valdes, Dimi, Meijas DFs: Ayala, Gibson, Espinosa, Maguire, Barragan, Nsue, Friend MFs: Clayton, De Roon, De Sart, Forshaw, Leadbitter, Adomah, Fischer, Ramirez, Downing, Reach, De Pena FWs: Negredo, Rhodes, Stuani, Nugent I doubt leadbitter will be in it If we sign a couple more then maybe de Pena. De start. Reach or possibly nugent will be sacrificed depending on the positions we buy I would put money on De Sart being in the 25, I'd be very shocked if he went anywhere. I'll eat my hat if De Sart is left out of our squad. Massive talent. Had the best pre season of everyone, huge talent Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dekker Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I think the Gazette suggested Reach might be LB cover - might be an option. I think Fry, De Pena will be loaned out. Also, youngsters like Chapman etc Nugent will only go if we have a replacement striker - I think Stuani might be moved on to Spain or somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Arskite 75 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I think the Gazette suggested Reach might be LB cover - might be an option. I think Fry, De Pena will be loaned out. Also, youngsters like Chapman etc Nugent will only go if we have a replacement striker - I think Stuani might be moved on to Spain or somewhere. Re: Stuani and even De Pena - I don't think we can afford to let any wingers go unless we bring in someone (which I sincerely hope we do). Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,246 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I'd be happy to ship Stuani out if Karanka continues with him out wide. Link to post Share on other sites
"KM" 1,656 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 I'd be happy to ship Stuani out if Karanka continues with him out wide. That's where he'll continue to play next season in my opinion, AK clearly feels that's his best position. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I'd be happy to ship Stuani out if Karanka continues with him out wide. That's where he'll continue to play next season in my opinion, AK clearly feels that's his best position. Or likes the player enough in his side he's willing to accept a square-peg in round-hole scenario. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I'd be happy to ship Stuani out if Karanka continues with him out wide. That's where he'll continue to play next season in my opinion, AK clearly feels that's his best position. I don't think Stuani will be considered a starter in any position next season. Happy to have him around as a squad player though. Link to post Share on other sites
Essuuaitch 330 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 anyone else got a little niggling worry that AK maybe might be ulrta sensitive about admitting he may have got it wrong with some of his spanish speaking signings (Mejijas , De Pena. Kike2, and possibly Stuani) that hes being slightly generous towards them regarding keeping them around the first team squad....with the exception of Kike Sola which was a strange signing full stop. Link to post Share on other sites
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