With all the friendlies having been played, the Premiere League 2022-2023 opening day is right around the corner. Walsall did not make any big signing except buying Guillermo Arastey, on was on loan at Walsall last year.
It took me $46M pound to bring Arastey on the team full time which was an overpay but I felt he was worth it since he had a good year with us scoring 9 PL goals and helped us finish in 5th place. We were able to withstand injury to key player Jesus Noriega because Arastey stepped up and played well.
Defensive midfielder Rodri was sold to Russia league Champions Zenit for $12.75M Pound. I had brought Rodri 2 season ago for $19.75M Pound from Club Brugge in Belgian.
Louis Schaub was also sold for$5M Pound to Norwich. He was bought from Crystall Palace for $7M Pound.
2022-2023 Premiere League Early Schedule
Walsall 2022-2023 Projected Starting 11
Both Tavina and Rama are young players who have improved enough to merit strong consideration for starting spot on the opening day starting 11 sheet.
Key player Jesus Noriega who missed most of last year season through injuries, will be back fully healed and will be expected to once again lead Walsall in goal scored and created through assist.
Almamy Toure is getting attention from Real Madrid but I've put myself in a way so far and Toure is not too pleased about not allowing to leave but Real Madrid refuses to pay his release fee clause which is at $31M Pound.. If they pay up, Toure can go. Until than, he should forget about leaving.
I may have to still look for a replacement if Madrid comes up with his release clause money.
