Whats your ideal starting XI next season?
(There will be players in my list that aren't officially signed and are just rumors so far)
Here's mine:
Formation 4-3-3 (holding)
GK- Raya (undoubtedly)
RB- Timber (once fit)
CB- Gabriel (best itw)
CB- Saliba (best itw, unfortunately he'll miss a lot of game time because hes injured- so Mosquera perhaps)
LB- Calafiori (its a tough pick between him and Piero, but I think he offers more attacking, whereas Piero offers more defensively, so I guess it depends on game state)
CDM- Rice (personally I'd like to see Rice in the 6, but we need to give him some rest so maybe Bruno G.)
CM- Ødegaard (what a world cup hes had and hopefully he keeps the momentum up. He'll be so crucial to our success this season)
CAM- Eze (hes done decent for his first season and looked pretty good in the world cup)
LW- Vinicius JR. (he'd definitely be the world class LW we've been looking for- Tsoliz would offer amazing cover)
ST- Gyökores (the man is a beast and hopefully he gets some more service this season)
RW- Saka- (is there anything more to say)
Additional notes:
Bruno G. (if signed) could also offer backup to Ødegaard, as well as Rice, but don't forget or sleep on Zubimendi or Merino.
If we sign Vini, I think our attack will become complete.
This side, imo, would be a force to be reckoned with.
Posted Jul 25, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC