Assuming that Meslier, Summerville, Rutter, Gnonto and Firpo will be sold, but Ampadu stays, and that Rodon’s loan will not be repeated, this could - as per today, i.e. before possible incoming players - be our strongest line-up in August:
Klaesson Drameh Struijk Cresswell Byram
Gruev Ampadu
Gray
James Joseph S.Greenwood
Drameh and Greenwood’s return to LUFC probably is a long shot - but both were considered big talents two years ago, and they have good crossing and shooting skills. Assuming that Byram is good enough, or not injury prone, is critical.
I am not convinced by Klaesson (but even less Karl Darlow), and would go for Daniel Iversen from Leicester (on loan at Stoke this season).
Goalkeeper
Rondon, Struijk, Wober
Bogle, Rothwell, Ampadu, Gruev, Firpo
Rutter, Joseph
Bogle instead of Cody; Joseph instead of Piroe; otherwise than that I agree with Mouseman’s team.
I'd definitely start with that team Mouseman.... playing 12 players every game should see us automatically promoted
Meslia
Wober rodon struik
Cody ampadu gruev bryam
James Rutter Summerville
Piro
Tin hat time.
I believe this is the second season.
Last time Farke got a second season he won the league (finished 14th first year with Norwich).
Last time we finished 3rd we won the league (Bielsa).
I reckon the team and squad we field on day one will be strong enough. Not worried about individual names. This year there aren't any Leicesters or Southamptons. Burnley are the biggest risk but they don't have Kompany any more.
For me - starting XI
Meslier
Byram Rodon Struijk Firpo
Gruev Ampadu
James Rutter Gnonto
Piroe
Bench: Klaassen, Kristinsen, Debayo, Wober, Crew, Aarondsen, Joseph, Greenwood, Gelhardt
No more Kamara, Bamford, Cresswell
New FB to come in but not ready for first game......
Cresswell, Crew, Greenwood, Gelhart, Joseph and Debayo all training with the first team.
New keeper
Cody rodon pascall byram
Amps new guy
Willy Rutter Summerville
Joseph bamford
I think we do need a better return on The u21s, and trust them, even if there are a few howlers.
My team
Meslier - we wont get better
Firpo Cresswell/Rodan Struijk New RB (maybe Gilchrist)
Gyabi Ampadu Gray James
Joseph Bamford
I think it will be more like this:
Darlow
New Player Struijk Cresswell/Rodon New Player
Gruev/Kamara Ampadu
Gray
James Joseph New Player
I hope Byram and Cooper are offered new deals as they can instill the LUFC DNA into others.
Cannot see Meslier, Firpo, Summerville, Gnonto or Rutter staying if they have clubs interested in them for a fair price.
In Dreamland I hope we can get £135 million for them and sell Llorente, Rasmus, Wober and Aaronsen for £35million
Sorry Danish but I really think Darlow is quality and would start him next season and he still has a few years left in him.... I've always rated him.
I'd definitely start Cresswell and Strukij.... whether they are good enough is a different matter!
I would not be keeping Greenwood and he has PROVED he's not good enough for us and Boro....
4/5 quality signings should be ok with the players we are letting go with the fkn FFP and I'm confident that we can win the league by 10 points!!