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Re: Stoke General Chat & Starting XI Thread

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Takeshi Kovacs wrote:My view of the likely team, given our current players:

Jack Butland (nailed on when fit)

Glen Johnson (should be ahead of Phil Bardsley)
Ryan Shawcross (his back injuries worry me though)
Phillip Wollscheid (faces competition e.g. Marc Muniesa but should hold down the role for a while, unless we go in big for a centre back - rumours of Michael Keane from Burnley)
Erik Peters (should have the left back spot nailed down)

Glenn Whelan (defensive midfielder, and our best breaker-up of moves - however, given new acquisitions, may be rotated)
Joe Allen (new buy - should be automatic selection)
Giannelli Imbula (record buy last season, so unlikely to be omitted)

Marko Arnautovic (just signed a new four year deal - yay! and will be automatic choice - normally plays left wing, scores goals / creates assists....might even be tried up-front)
Xherdan Shaqiri (should hold down the left sided role, or roving role)

Mame Biram Diouf / Bojan (tough one to call, depends how Hughes will set up - will he want a regular striker, or play without a recognised striker and play Arnautovic in an advanced role - think there's a risk in selecting either until we know Hughes plans, or until we know if we're signing Berahino)

Very excited about our new Egyptian wonderkid Ramadan Sobhi, who comes with a very high reputation, but could start off from the bench.

Charlie Adam (if he stays) will be a bit part player. Can't see Jon Walters being a regular starter, but if he stays could make an impact from the bench. Crouch's game time will be limited - he might move on. Can't see Marc Wilson staying / getting much action without injuries. Bardsley should be back-up right back for Glen Johnson. Affelay is injured and out for a while. Geoff Cameron should be no more than a utility backup.


Prediction for top points scorer - Marko Arnautovic

Come on you Mighty Potters!
Pretty much agree but would like at least one quality CB as Wellshite not instilling confidence in me.
Would like to seen Joselu given an extended run at back end of last year?
Let's hope Uncle Peters relationship with Binary Pulis helps us get Berahino :P

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Re: Stoke General Chat & Starting XI Thread

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I think we'll get Berahino, just at what price?

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