"We are Barça and we want to play our football. We can talk about changing everything, but I'm not that kind of coach. "We will play according to our DNA. We won't defend in our own half and we'll play on the counter-attack to win 1-0,"
We begin our list with the most recent opportunity as nearly a year ago, give or take a few weeks, Mac Allister was instrumental in pushing the Reds to a somewhat shock victory over a visiting Real Madrid at the time. The World Cup winner was a beast in the midfield as he snapped into tackles, drove the play forward before ultimately getting himself on the scoresheet.
Adrien Rabiot has joined Milan in what is a last minute signing for a player Allegri knows and likes. The midfield is one position that most would agree has been strengthened with the likes of Modric, Jashari and Ricci joining Fofana, Loftus-Cheek. Rabiot adds further strength with the departures of the likes of Musah opening up a spot for another player.
The former Schalke midfielder had to work hard to get into the plans of Vincent Kompany and Bayern. Goretzka was told to find a new club last summer, but he decided to fight for game time in Munich. Eventually, Goretzka got opportunities last season, and he made the most out of it. The good form from last campaign has continued into the ongoing season.
The Spanish outfit needs more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the World Cup winner would be an exceptional acquisition. He will add creativity and control to the side from the deep. Real Madrid are missing a player with his skill set since the departure of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. It will be interesting to see if they can sign the Chelsea player in the coming months.
Reijnders insists he is willing to play in any position in Manchester City's midfield under Pep Guardiola amid Rodri's injury setback. He scored two goals in a pre-season friendly.
