Pata

It’s a problem caused by our emergency CB pairing. Playing out from the back isn’t easy when Burn is the more comfortable on the ball CB.

This after two and a half matches?

Worst set piece ever. Think that was fine, we looked dangerous on the counter and they haven’t created much. Would like some more calm possession in the second half. Sandro looks like a boss, no rust at all.

Both Brazilians like to do that tbf.

What do you think ffs?

Doesn’t look like it based on his expressions.

Oh ffs

Looks like Joelinton sitting and Tonali and Willock as 8’s imo.

Atmosphere sounds great.

Oof, Sandro close

I hope this doesn't mean Bruno wants a late transfer out of Newcastle.

Tonali should know the tactics and be fit as a fiddle. Don't see how this is comparable to Eddie bedding in new signings slowly.

That's the best thing about buying from Europe. A PL team can easily double or triple their wages and it's still a very reasonable PL wage. Even Isak was on peanuts compared to what average PL footballers make.

Yeah, think it’s different to come back from an injury compared to a ban. Just feels like a perfect opportunity to get that first start out of the way and some match-sharpness back.

I’ll be shocked if Tonali doesn’t start, no reason at all that I know of to have him on the bench.

'I have a fix, let's play 3-4 players out of position'.

So you are looking beyond this season to a summer where they potentially could lose Salah, VvD and TAA on free transfers. Doubt they all go but can see the negotiations with Salah and VvD being tough due to their age on how long contracts they would want.

You said you're not looking beyond this season but Mama was loaned back to Valencia for this season?

But how is the gap only growing if they've only brought in Chiesa who most likely won't be a regular starter? Not even mentioning Klopp going and replacing him with a pretty inexperienced manager at this level.

Thought 'well in time for a pre-season' was a strong giveaway.

They haven't brought in a single starter and are at the risk of losing their three best players of the past years for nothing next summer.

I know, was taking the piss of people admiring Arsenal and Liverpool signing players in the last week of the window as 'how big clubs move'. I'm certain I've read about Merino to Arsenal and Mama to Liverpool well before our interest in Guehi was made public.

Yeah and well in time for a pre-season at their new clubs. They just get things done. Wish we were them.

What in the absolute fuck is this?

I can’t see how you would be paying less as Sterling is on a bigger contract.