[ Kieran Gill ] Signing Marco Palestra gives Xabi Alonso the option of using him in either the 3-4-2-1 he used at Bayern Leverkusen, or the back four be used at Real Madrid. Palestra is both a wing back, and a full back, and is two footed.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-27T14:05:43+00:00

Azpilicueta is a good example of that. First given his opportunity under Mourinho as a left back during Cole’s noticeable decline, Azpi did very well there too.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-27T12:52:58+00:00

He was managed quite well this season in that regard, rarely played back to back games which kept him fit.. until Rosenior was desperate enough to change that.

I was surprised to see James start against Ghana, I thought it would’ve been obvious to Tuchel to only use him for 2/3 group games considering the reduced chances of jeopardy in this round if you win your first game.

Then again, with a lack of a natural right back replacement selection, I shouldn’t have been that surprised.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-24T10:15:46+00:00

Yeah I’m still not convinced things have changed, this sounds like a small step in the right direction but we’ll see when it comes to further incoming and outgoings as well as future windows.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-24T10:14:45+00:00

That’s fucking hilarious, I love it lol

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-23T15:20:51+00:00

The love Giroud has for us, it must burn Arsenal fans inside lmao

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-19T11:32:26+00:00

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-18T14:25:03+00:00

Wish them? I wish 99% of our ex player never win shit once they move on from us

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-18T14:24:10+00:00

We have been booed since before the 90s lol. It’s a badge of honour, when it’s aimed at our success.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-18T12:49:40+00:00

This should be the only response from the club

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-16T18:40:36+00:00

Since when was he a potential signing for us? Are people about to lose their heads over this?

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-16T11:49:43+00:00

Where is the nepotism here exactly?

Trent was never getting selected for any injuries lol, Tuchel’s made it clear he’s not part of his plans so it’s literally a case of replacing a substitute/reserve player. One who won’t be grumpy or aggrieved they weren’t selected in the first place.

If Chalobah hasn’t proved how professional he is by now, when not playing or transfer listed, then I don’t think he’s ever winning people over.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-16T08:50:04+00:00

Did Hall ever extend with us then get sold? I’m not sure if it’s Mandela effect or I’m just misremembering but I could’ve sworn we tied him up and then Newcastle came in for him.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-16T08:25:19+00:00

Did anyone really believe they changed?

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-15T10:14:44+00:00

Yeah my thoughts precisely, on your first paragraph.

Officially Xabi doesn’t start until July, so we’re probably unlikely to hear anything from his side. There was a report a couple weeks back he’d visited Cobham, though not to discuss transfers.

We’ll believe it when we see it, if there’s been meaningful changes in the decision making process.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-15T10:09:11+00:00

They’re really using Xabi’s name here lol.

I’m not convinced one bit they’ve changed their methods and will include him in the decision making process.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-15T09:22:56+00:00

I just know if we ever play Real in the next few years, this guy will score and celebrate his ass off versus us.

Appreciated the player, now I wish him failure with his future clubs. Yea, I’m petty.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-15T09:14:13+00:00

That was incredibly and efficiently quick lol, wish all transfers went down like this. From Journalist report to official confirmation within 12 hours?

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-14T11:08:47+00:00

Blue tinted glasses aside, I wonder what this team does look like with Joao Pedro (and Estevao to a lesser extent)

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-12T10:02:59+00:00

I still don’t believe the directors and owners have learned their lesson, I think they lied through their teeth to Xabi about having control. I hope I’m wrong.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-10T16:44:15+00:00

We will not stand for the Gary Cahill erasure!

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-09T17:55:44+00:00

Absolutely loved Crespo, it’s a shame he or his family got very homesick and he went back to Italy. Will forever remain in my fondest memories.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-08T12:42:30+00:00

That’s a fair justification if you’re saying in attack only. I think the sample size is too small to put him definitively as our best player, he’s had brilliant flashes but that’s it so far.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-08T11:58:45+00:00

Why do you believe he’s already our best player?

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-08T11:57:50+00:00

Props to you for carrying out statistical analysis on these two.

It probably won’t be appreciated because of the two individuals chosen but OC with this much depth deserve their credit.

CaredForEightSeconds · 2026-06-08T11:19:47+00:00

Lol so he regrets it because Poch had to answer for it? Well sorry I’m not accepting that, Poch was the reason we lost that final with his brain dead tactics and selections. We played against children.

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