CrimsonGunner11 wrote:PairyGrows wrote:The solutions cost us money, and it's quite apparent we don't have a lot of money (unless Kroenke does something spectacular and pulls out his cheque book). Is it realistic to expect that we'll amass a side capable of winning the league by spending just £45m?
What you lack in funds you make up for with smart strategies and tactics. And again this is why I’m questioning whether Emery should get a second season.
Let's not forget that the constraints of the squad limit the tactical possibilites for Emery. The glaring issue in our squad is the lack of width: we have
one winger in the squad. This forces the full backs to commit to attacking. Of course, this leaves us exposed at the back and thus vulnerable to counterattacks. We should sign wingers. It's that simple.
However, is it realistic to expect us to sign two great wingers when all we have is £45m? Can we trust the club to unearth gems like Mahrez and Kante? It all comes back to signing players, which in turn brings us to money or lack thereof. If the club doesn't make major moves in the transfer market, there's simply no reason for the players to expect they can win the league.
I know ths 'defeatist' attitude isn't productive. But it won't go away by telling the lads to believe in their chances. It goes away when they are given a reason to believe.