[han2503]

Let's keep the momentum going now that we finally seem to have found our scoring touch, the defense needs to hold a clan sheet here.

Sadly we have to go into the international break after this game, which will halt our momentum once again. I honestly do not understand why we have to stop for international break twice so early in the season to play 4 glorified friendly games

[han2503]

Well, I don't talk about individuals here. I'm mostly referring to the learning curve of the whole team. As in, we are not quite there yet to fullfil the true potential of our team unit.

We can start to see glimpses of it with the linkups between Suso and Higuain. It was simply wonderful to see. Hakan, for sure when integrated will provide something much more. As he offers a different dynamic than Suso!

About the defense, I agree with you, I'm excited over a Caldara-Romagnoli partnership.

BTW do you know what is going on in Hakan's personal life? Has it been reported? Honestly, I felt by looking at his body language or just the way he looked that he wasn't so happy at the moment.

He's apparently going through a rough divorce after being married for just a year.

Oh my, what problem does anyone have with Musacchio? Thus far he's been really good. And Caldara is a complete mystery. Some say he has groin problems, which could become an issue in the long run.

So far I'm happy with a Musacchio-Romagnoli partnership, as long as the rest of the team performs well.

The Caldara Romagnoli partnership is exciting because it's for the future. And Caldara has been putting in impressive performances for 2 seasons now in the top flight. So of course it's an exciting prospect to have Italy's two most promising CBs finally playing together and building their partnership

And it's not like the Musacchio-Romagnoli pairing has been rock solid. I think musacchio is a great asset to have in the squad, but I don't see him as an undisputed starter

[William405]

He's apparently going through a rough divorce after being married for just a year.

Ah that is tough. Yes, he doesn't look happy. And, for sure it can affect the player. I really hope that he will get over it.

I don't know what you guys think, but I think he can be a player as influential as Kaka for us. He has all the qualities for it imo.

[X-Offender]

I don't know what you guys think, but I think he can be a player as influential as Kaka for us. He has all the qualities for it imo.

I think that's exaggerating. Kaka' was on a whole other league. But Hakan is a fantastic player if he can get past his problems and inconsistencies. I rate him higher than Suso, on the same level as Higuain. If only we had a top LFW, just imagine what attacking power and vision we'd have along with Hakan, Suso and Higuain.

[William405]

I think that's exaggerating. Kaka' was on a whole other league. But Hakan is a fantastic player if he can get past his problems and inconsistencies. I rate him higher than Suso, on the same level as Higuain. If only we had a top LFW, just imagine what attacking power and vision we'd have along with Hakan, Suso and Higuain.

Yeah. Maybe a bit. But, I think he has it in him if he can fulfill his true potential. Maybe, I'm wrong though, and it is quite a wild guess.

True, totally agreed. Would be immense, got me salivating!