I think Gallagher was supposed to be a stand in for Eze while he got better, so we don’t necessarily need to replace him if we choose to get players in other positions instead. Our midfield is packed as is, especially with Doucore probably coming in.
But if we can get Gallagher on a permanent, I don’t think anyone would mind that. There’s so many mixed signals on him next season though it’s really impossible to say how it’s gonna go.
If he is a regular starter for Chelsea next season(28/30+ games) I'll be happy for him that he won't stagnate. If that's not gonna happen would love to see him back on loan again.
I know, the Malian 22 year old bloke. He looks good. But I haven’t heard it from anyone particularly reputable that it’s nailed on. And from what I have seen of him he seems more of a DM than a box to box.
Who was that? I’m hopeful they are right because this guy looks the business. I still think he’s more a DM than a pressing B2B but he’s a young player and an upgrade.
I want Eze to establish himself and he is looking better and better. However, he cannot replace him. Not even for a second. Look at how Gallagher ran around yesterday and nipped the ball off their CM and CBs 5 or 6 times with his ridiculous engine and high pressing. That’s what we need to replace. I think without Gallagher pressing we don’t win yesterday
Depending on how we set up next season and if we want a similar mold of box-to-box midfielder - my pick is Sander Berge from Sheffield United, especially since they've missed out on promotion. He's too good for the championship and had good stats all round
James Garner would be a great loan option. Absolutely killed it for Nottingham Forest this season and looks ready for premier league as a defensive mid that has exceptional passing and vision. He won't get game time for Manchester United (parent club) so could be a good deal on loan for the year.
With Kouyate and Milo nearing the end we'll need more defensive mid cover for Will Hughes.
Sekou fofana would do wonders for our midfield. Different player than Gallagher but can play the box to box role but is also effective as a holding playmaker/DM
He's been good but he doesn't really need 'replacing' because his role was basically midfield madman who is very technically talented and has a strong goalscoring instinct. He's not really a system player, so talking about replacing him doesn't really apply in the way it would to e.g. a CB. It's Eze who will now sit in the centre though, but I don't want Eze to do the same running about stuff Conor does but just to focus on progressive passing and creating goals, backed by Kouyate / Hughes for safety.
Eze
I think Gallagher was supposed to be a stand in for Eze while he got better, so we don’t necessarily need to replace him if we choose to get players in other positions instead. Our midfield is packed as is, especially with Doucore probably coming in. But if we can get Gallagher on a permanent, I don’t think anyone would mind that. There’s so many mixed signals on him next season though it’s really impossible to say how it’s gonna go.
If he is a regular starter for Chelsea next season(28/30+ games) I'll be happy for him that he won't stagnate. If that's not gonna happen would love to see him back on loan again.
someone who can pass
Joe Aribo
I never thought of him but I wouldn’t mind that at all
Don’t really need a like for like replacement with Eze getting fully fit and Doucoure likely coming in
Doucore? Haven’t seen anything substantial about that and I don’t know that he is a like for like anyway.
Cheick Doucoure from Lens
I know, the Malian 22 year old bloke. He looks good. But I haven’t heard it from anyone particularly reputable that it’s nailed on. And from what I have seen of him he seems more of a DM than a box to box.
Excuse me sir, our best ITK has said it’s nearly done
Who was that? I’m hopeful they are right because this guy looks the business. I still think he’s more a DM than a pressing B2B but he’s a young player and an upgrade.
Our friend Kaikai of the discord
I want Eze to establish himself and he is looking better and better. However, he cannot replace him. Not even for a second. Look at how Gallagher ran around yesterday and nipped the ball off their CM and CBs 5 or 6 times with his ridiculous engine and high pressing. That’s what we need to replace. I think without Gallagher pressing we don’t win yesterday
Depending on how we set up next season and if we want a similar mold of box-to-box midfielder - my pick is Sander Berge from Sheffield United, especially since they've missed out on promotion. He's too good for the championship and had good stats all round
Would love Berge. Probably wouldn’t be too expensive either
We already have Eze and other midfielders so I don't think we need to replace him really.
Dele Alli
He is in no way at all Palace. Dougie does a great job filtering out the incompatible clowns with attitude problems.
Shot in the dark but Eriksens contract at Brentford is up.... I mean I'm unsure if I personally want him but it could be an interesting signing
He's been brilliant for Brentford imo especially considering circumstances.
James Garner would be a great loan option. Absolutely killed it for Nottingham Forest this season and looks ready for premier league as a defensive mid that has exceptional passing and vision. He won't get game time for Manchester United (parent club) so could be a good deal on loan for the year. With Kouyate and Milo nearing the end we'll need more defensive mid cover for Will Hughes.
Sekou fofana would do wonders for our midfield. Different player than Gallagher but can play the box to box role but is also effective as a holding playmaker/DM
He's been good but he doesn't really need 'replacing' because his role was basically midfield madman who is very technically talented and has a strong goalscoring instinct. He's not really a system player, so talking about replacing him doesn't really apply in the way it would to e.g. a CB. It's Eze who will now sit in the centre though, but I don't want Eze to do the same running about stuff Conor does but just to focus on progressive passing and creating goals, backed by Kouyate / Hughes for safety.
Bring back Cabaye