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I was watching some clips of recent transfers lately, and it feels like the "developmental loan" cycle has become a revolving door. You see these young talents go out to gain experience, they do well, and then they just end up being shuffled around to different mid-tier clubs because they don't quite fit the immediate tactical vision of their parent team. It's like they're playing musical chairs with expensive assets.
It makes me wonder if the concept of a "squad player" is dying. It seems like managers today have such specific, rigid blueprints for their systems that there’s almost no room for a player who might be great in a different setup but doesn't fit the current manager's exact profile. Instead of integrating them, it's just a quick exit to wherever the next tactical niche is.
Do you think clubs are actually building long-term rosters anymore, or is everything just short-term tactical survival now?
It makes me wonder if the concept of a "squad player" is dying. It seems like managers today have such specific, rigid blueprints for their systems that there’s almost no room for a player who might be great in a different setup but doesn't fit the current manager's exact profile. Instead of integrating them, it's just a quick exit to wherever the next tactical niche is.
Do you think clubs are actually building long-term rosters anymore, or is everything just short-term tactical survival now?