Chelski
Honestly, this midfield looks ATROCIOUS without the Matic/Kante paring. Fabregas is just too old now for a central position. Morata isn't ready for the big time..perhaps by mid season...but they were one goal up for most of the second half and still looked gassed.
They were mentally broken by the time pens came around. I'm not going to be surprised if they miss out on the top 4 this season. If one more of their key players goes down its over for them.
On the North London side of things. Arsenal looked good. Kolasanic is looking like a master stroke signing. And when Lacazette gets the service from Ozil or moves into the space created by Sanchez (if he stays). They look really good. Again though, suspect ass middle of the park.
I hope so. The future is French clearly. But most of all the golden era of Spain grown talent is kaput. Outside of players like Vasquez, Dani Ceballos and Inaki Williams I don't see any players who can just be plopped into a Barca or Madrid side and thrive. Sergi Roberto is the last of La Masia's true talent for a while...and he's been stifled by having to play RB.
Take Dembele and use the rest to bolster the mid. Suarez and Messi gon do they thing.