Johan Manzambi - Signed

[pelty]

When does Manzambi join up with the squad? Thought he would have done so by now, or is he still injured?

[eamonn]

He got to the WC QFs, he's still on his brek.

[pelty]

Ah, ok, I thought that group would be back by now but clearly not! Those games were a bit later than I remembered.

[Dogtanian]

McGinn has only just joined up last week, and I don’t think Scotland got to the quarters, did they? 

[exigo]

I think players get a three week obligatory break, so quarter finalists would run until this weekend, semi-finals were Tuesday/Wednesday but they played in the third/fourth play-off which would run up to next Saturday, finalists next Sunday.

So, in theory Manzambi in this week. But Konsa, Watkins, Martinez won't even be training until we arrive in Salzburg. Digne presumably will have his release clause triggered by PSG next weekend having holidayed on our dime.

[Richard]

I think players get a three week obligatory break, so quarter finalists would run until this weekend, semi-finals were Tuesday/Wednesday but they played in the third/fourth play-off which would run up to next Saturday, finalists next Sunday.

So, in theory Manzambi in this week. But Konsa, Watkins, Martinez won't even be training until we arrive in Salzburg. Digne presumably will have his release clause triggered by PSG next weekend having holidayed on our dime.

Which is why I assume we arranged another friendly after the Super Cup to get some minutes into those 4 players in particular.

[Crown Hill]

I think players get a three week obligatory break, so quarter finalists would run until this weekend, semi-finals were Tuesday/Wednesday but they played in the third/fourth play-off which would run up to next Saturday, finalists next Sunday.

So, in theory Manzambi in this week. But Konsa, Watkins, Martinez won't even be training until we arrive in Salzburg. Digne presumably will have his release clause triggered by PSG next weekend having holidayed on our dime.

Which is why I assume we arranged another friendly after the Super Cup to get some minutes into those 4 players in particular.

So PSG French players in the same boat then!

[olaftab]

So PSG French players in the same boat then!

Yes but it's not a legitimate European league. They play only 34 games and PSG can start slow and still walk to the title.

[maidstonevillain]

I think players get a three week obligatory break, so quarter finalists would run until this weekend, semi-finals were Tuesday/Wednesday but they played in the third/fourth play-off which would run up to next Saturday, finalists next Sunday.

So, in theory Manzambi in this week. But Konsa, Watkins, Martinez won't even be training until we arrive in Salzburg. Digne presumably will have his release clause triggered by PSG next weekend having holidayed on our dime.

I think players get a three week obligatory break, so quarter finalists would run until this weekend, semi-finals were Tuesday/Wednesday but they played in the third/fourth play-off which would run up to next Saturday, finalists next Sunday.

So, in theory Manzambi in this week. But Konsa, Watkins, Martinez won't even be training until we arrive in Salzburg. Digne presumably will have his release clause triggered by PSG next weekend having holidayed on our dime.

How obligatory? Do clubs have to adhere to it, Or can players come in early if they wish?

[Brazilian Villain]

How obligatory? Do clubs have to adhere to it, Or can players come in early if they wish?

It wasn't obligatory for Leandro Paredes.

[Hookeysmith]

I was under the impression he was injured for the last 2 games of the WC and maybe carried into his time here.

Phew - hope it is extended holiday rather than Allysonesque brittle bones

[LeeS]

How obligatory? Do clubs have to adhere to it, Or can players come in early if they wish?

It wasn't obligatory for Leandro Paredes.

They get the same employment rights as anyone else. So 20 days leave plus bank holidays. Clubs like them to take it in one go or else they have to allow time off during the season.

[ChicagoLion]

Players often turn up for training early.
No one is going to say , “sorry mate you can’t come in”

[eamonn]

I think players get a three week obligatory break, so quarter finalists would run until this weekend, semi-finals were Tuesday/Wednesday but they played in the third/fourth play-off which would run up to next Saturday, finalists next Sunday.

So, in theory Manzambi in this week. But Konsa, Watkins, Martinez won't even be training until we arrive in Salzburg. Digne presumably will have his release clause triggered by PSG next weekend having holidayed on our dime.

Which is why I assume we arranged another friendly after the Super Cup to get some minutes into those 4 players in particular.

Pointless if they're all being sold.

[TelfordVilla]

We have only sold 2