One Key Signing In One Key Position Would Make Us So Flexible Within 4-3-3

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If we sign a quality European level Left Wingback then I believe that Ange will open up numerous ways to operate within his preferred 4-3-3 System.
We basically need a left wingback on the same level as Jura on the right.
Preferably someone like Jura who can operate on both sides comfortably as this opens up several possibilities without having to drop or Sub players mid game.
At the moment we have two Fullbacks inverting most of the time but occasionally also going on the overlap on the outside when the chance to do so appears.
However with two opposing wingbacks who have the ability to swap sides seamlessly this creates an opportunity for both to cut across diagonally rather than running into straight channels as is the case at the moment.
If you combine this with a front 3 of Maeda Giakoumakis Kyogo then you also have the option of both wider players coming inside as inside forwards creating a front 3 whilst the wingbacks overlap on the outside.
This In turn would create chaos for defences trying to pick up runners.
It is a system of play that Klopp uses to great effect at Liverpool and with this one key area could be optional for Ange at Celtic.
It could be the initial idea was for Scales to be that player but I don’t know whether Ange trusts him quite yet or he is limited with the inverting side of his game?
Whilst both Taylor and Ralston have excelled beyond probably most of our expectations I do think both have limitations that Jura simply doesn’t.
A player in the mould of Meling as an example would be ideal.
Ie Good European experience and decent ability going forward ,comfortable on either foot.

I hope a quality LWB is high on the list of targets this Summer as I think it could potentially be a game changer going forward tactically.

Possible Line Up

                     HART

JURANOVIC_____CARTER.V____ STARFELT _____MELING

      ROGIC        MCGREGOR        HATATE 

            KYOGO               MAEDA
                   GIAKOUMAKIS
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I’m not sure about Maeda ,he runs a lot but negates that by missing chances.

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Abada or Jota works as well as both are comfortable coming inside.

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How can we build a team around G.G. he is constantly injured he is a box player only with a poor touch and fouls lots and dives for fouls too much making him look silly or breaks down our play.
The need for a strong left sided defender and left midfielder is clear for all to see and a left back
Starfelt has done well but he is uncomfortable on the ball with his left foot under pressure.
We have a good player in Abada who im sure would do better inside and not stuck out as a winger.

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Giakoumakis was brought in to lead the line I believe but his injury forced Ange into playing Kyogo as the main striker.
Whilst it paid off early Season he’s been found wanting in several key games now most noticeably the 4-0 loss to Leverkusen where he missed numerous chances and now v Ranger where he also failed to convert his chances.
I agree totally on Starfelt we definitely need a left sided quality CB for the Champions League he gives me the fear in the domestic games never mind at that level.
That pass direct to Sakala in the Champions League and it’s 1-1 no danger.
I would also like to dee us sign a proper European level poacher in the mould of Hooper.
A 6 yard specialist would complete the attack I think.