14 Jun 2016 21:09:51
From what I've been reading on here by some of the posters they seem to think that Grujic is going to start. I've spoken to a few people who watched him play a bit last season and not only do they say they can't see him starting but that he isn't even close to starting league games. In your opinion fellow posters who do you realistically think is ready to play and perform league matches say week in week out for the club. Brannagan, Grujic, Stewart, Ojo, Chivirella?

1.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 21:55:35
Depends on injuries, opposition and form. Stewart might get the nod in when a more defensive player is needed, Grujic - when are at home and expected to attack. Both players would be suitable for 3-man midfield as well.
Brannagan I like, but realistically he is not ready for a 2-man CM in the league. Klop might give him chances in the offensive positions, but we seem to be overstocked there. Personally, I like him more than Stewart.
Chivirella has not impressed me when I saw him with the first team, though most people seem to rate him. Hope he reaches his potential, but he does not seem ready to me.
Ojo - he is ready for some starts, but much will depend on people leaving and people coming in. We need a senior winger in, but then if we do not move out some of the make-shift wingers we are using his chances might be limited. Still, if he proves his mettle, I would expect him to push Ibe and Marco out of the door, and force Lallana and Milner into reserve roles to Firmino and Cou, thus leaving only the new winger to compete with. I very much want either him or Ibe to do that, but I have a bad feeling that we will not see it happening.

2.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 21:58:49
I'd rather see how they get on pre-season first then say. Also its worthwhile to note that you can't analyse how good they are without giving them a chance.

3.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 21:59:31
I think Stewart and Ojo will get more squad time grujic will be bench material til Xmas I think.

4.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 22:07:22
Can - Hendo

Which is why I find it strange we are chasing around pointless midfield signings that are nowhere near what we have!

5.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 22:11:35
Norman,

Stewart and Brannagan are the two who look the most ready followed by Ojo. I think that Pedro Chirivella looked a bit raw in the Swansea game he played and I think he might benefit from a loan (just my opinion) . I've never seen Grujic play so can't comment on him.

6.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 22:14:27
Without seeing that much of him, I couldn't say how good the lad is, but due to age and it being a possibility he takes a while to settle, can't see him starting and ousting Hendo or can for league games. Might get a run out in the league cup, however with no Europe game time will be limited for him and the others.

Stewart probably gets the nod from me from the others, and ojo also getting some cup games if a new winger isn't brought in.

7.) 14 Jun 2016
14 Jun 2016 22:37:12
Havn't seen Grujic apart from a few clips but he shudnt be discounted from starting because of age. Most people assumed Alli would be only a squad member at Spurs this time last year. like one of the above posters said, let's wait till we see them in pre-season before we make any judgements.