I'm presuming it's done now given that the season starts next weekend.
So, what do we think? Are we ready?
The main thing that sticks out to me at the moment is the squad effectively being split into two for the Helsinki and Swindon games. It seems very unusual and odd given that at this stage you're surely aiming for unity and cohesion. Just me?
Upsides:
Lallana, Milner and a few others have had good seasons. Gomez has surprised and impressed to the point where he's a first team consideration (at least amongst fans). All of our strikers have grabbed a goal or two, which always helps according to footballing mythology.
Downsides:
A fair few key players have come back late and potentially a bit further behind the rest when we need them to be on their A game from day 1. Our pre-season schedule, as mentioned above, seems to have been a bit weird (and easy).
So, what do we think? Are we ready?
The main thing that sticks out to me at the moment is the squad effectively being split into two for the Helsinki and Swindon games. It seems very unusual and odd given that at this stage you're surely aiming for unity and cohesion. Just me?
Upsides:
Lallana, Milner and a few others have had good seasons. Gomez has surprised and impressed to the point where he's a first team consideration (at least amongst fans). All of our strikers have grabbed a goal or two, which always helps according to footballing mythology.
Downsides:
A fair few key players have come back late and potentially a bit further behind the rest when we need them to be on their A game from day 1. Our pre-season schedule, as mentioned above, seems to have been a bit weird (and easy).