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SpurMeUp said:
When is Xavi due back? Maddison isn’t a bad option though. So long as Xavi and or Kulu make it back sooner rather than later. Maddison is good in shorter spells. He’s also a bit light weight and I feel at his best when playing a run of circa 10 games. After that he seems to fall off maybe. Kulu is or was the most robust, really hope he makes it back! 💪
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He did his ACL at Wolves away so wont be back until near end of season, same timeline as Maddison i would think.
 
Zavod 311 said:
Xavi too weak to have meaningful impact in the PL. cant see him getting 23 G/A across all comps
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People said the same things about Modric after his first season. Not comparing the two, but it’s hard to properly judge Simons on last season, young and new in a country and team that is not playing to his strengths and underperforming as a whole. I can see him thriving in a functioning system. Out until February or so, though, so maybe we’ll get someone in.
 
Daisuk said:
People said the same things about Modric after his first season. Not comparing the two, but it’s hard to properly judge Simons on last season, young and new in a country and team that is not playing to his strengths and underperforming as a whole. I can see him thriving in a functioning system. Out until February or so, though, so maybe we’ll get someone in.
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Modric' quality was clear as day to see back then, and he was never getting shoved off the ball, stopping play and crying for free kicks all the time.

Modric' floor was never as low as ive seen from Xavi, who I like btw but frustrates the life out of me. strangely enough, the moment he done his ACL at wolves, it was at that moment that I knew we'd stay up, without him dingdonging about in midfield.
 
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ricky2tricky4city said:
Xavi won't be back until Easter.

So we , and De Zerbi, will barely see him next season. So it would be hard (and harsh) to make a call on him even in the Summer 27 window.
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Realistically we can't wait a year for him to come back - we need to be thinking in terms of a starting AM this summer/and then if Xavi comes back and develops beyond what we have seen so far he can be part of our thinking
 
billyiddo said:
Realistically we can't wait a year for him to come back - we need to be thinking in terms of a starting AM this summer/and then if Xavi comes back and develops beyond what we have seen so far he can be part of our thinking
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This is such a difficult conversation with all of the variables in play with Kudus, Kulu and Madds.

I can see a scenario where the flair is coming from Savinho (???) and Kudus in the wider areas so Gallagher can play the 10 very functionally. I can also see a scenario where Madds is pulling the strings with his wide players and the double pivot behind is more defensive minded. Then you have the Kulu equation. Are we even allowed to include him as a player at this point? I have a feeling RDZ loves Tel as a squad player and wants to get stuck into working with him. He'll improve him no end.

Then you have the Richi scenario. He can clearly play in the left forward channel or as a number 9. Can we get Solanke fit and help him fins his mojo again. Are we even keeping these two players.

So the challenge is you can build a scenario where we absolutely have enough bodies and balance in the squad for a domestic season without Xavi and Odobert. Then you study the form and work out another scenario where these players are in the treatment room. In my opinion, this is where other clubs might spend big. Other clubs might have an Alfie Devine or Mikey Moore promoted into the squad to cover the scenario. This new Spurs haven't really given us the indication what club we're going to be with these areas. My guess is if there was a 30 year old equivalent to Robbo in the 10 position then we would make our move.
 
billyiddo said:
Realistically we can't wait a year for him to come back - we need to be thinking in terms of a starting AM this summer/and then if Xavi comes back and develops beyond what we have seen so far he can be part of our thinking
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That realistically means selling Maddison (not something i'm against btw) this summer. We can't sell Xavi due to his current injury, even if Kulu is fit and ready for the start of the season no one would pay money for a player who is just returning after a year out so hes staying regardless unless a loan and even then I see that as a massive stretch, the risk just isn't worth it to anyone but us.

So of our 3 designated AMs, 2 aren't going anywhere this summer so if we were seriously looking at a Paz or Akliouche, Maddison would have to be the player going and even he hasn't really been fit for long enough to get a real fee for him imo. So as much as I like the idea I do think it's realistically something to be revisited in the January window.
 
I would be shocked if we was near looking for yet another no.10. We have Maddison back fit, Gallagher who has proven we can get results with him there, then add in the fact we should be improving the quality of our CM and a winger, then the fact Kulu has a good chance of being back this season.

Then Kudus returning, before you even factor in the Xavi investment.....all in a season with no European football, getting in another no.10 is going to be way down the list if on the list at all when we are looking at upgrading various areas and we aren't going to get it all done in one window as it is...,
 
Zavod 311 said:
Modric' quality was clear as day to see back then, and he was never getting shoved off the ball, stopping play and crying for free kicks all the time.

Modric' floor was never as low as ive seen from Xavi, who I like btw but frustrates the life out of me. strangely enough, the moment he done his ACL at wolves, it was at that moment that I knew we'd stay up, without him dingdonging about in midfield.
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So clear that Wenger passed on him for Arsenal as he didn't think he would make the grade physically.
 
Bishop said:
That realistically means selling Maddison (not something i'm against btw) this summer. We can't sell Xavi due to his current injury, even if Kulu is fit and ready for the start of the season no one would pay money for a player who is just returning after a year out so hes staying regardless unless a loan and even then I see that as a massive stretch, the risk just isn't worth it to anyone but us.

So of our 3 designated AMs, 2 aren't going anywhere this summer so if we were seriously looking at a Paz or Akliouche, Maddison would have to be the player going and even he hasn't really been fit for long enough to get a real fee for him imo. So as much as I like the idea I do think it's realistically something to be revisited in the January window.
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I don't think we'll ever get much money for Maddison - he's nearly 30 now and not got long on his contract.
 
Daisuk said:
People said the same things about Modric after his first season. Not comparing the two, but it’s hard to properly judge Simons on last season, young and new in a country and team that is not playing to his strengths and underperforming as a whole. I can see him thriving in a functioning system. Out until February or so, though, so maybe we’ll get someone in.
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Didn't Madrid fans vote him worst ever transfer after one season? Then went on to be their most decorated player ever?
 
Zavod 311 said:
Modric' quality was clear as day to see back then, and he was never getting shoved off the ball, stopping play and crying for free kicks all the time.

Modric' floor was never as low as ive seen from Xavi, who I like btw but frustrates the life out of me. strangely enough, the moment he done his ACL at wolves, it was at that moment that I knew we'd stay up, without him dingdonging about in midfield.
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Your radar is wonky.
 
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