Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread

[Avirunes]

It is important to understand that Sommer to Inter can only happen if Onana moves to United. Right now things are still in motion with Onana->United so it is difficult to say things for certain. Neuer return can really affect Sommer's chances so he needs to move. He can still move to other clubs, there should be some club monitoring this situation and will probably approach Bayern for Sommer.

Well they bought him not long ago and even with Noyer coming back i dont think he will go into first squad instantly. But still two quality goalkeepers is to much so i think that someone might leave in this transfer window but still a lot to go. Whoever stays on goal is good

He was bought to replace injured Neuer otherwise they had no requirement of getting a goalkeeper when they had world class goalkeeper like Neuer in the squad. Now that he is back, Sommer definitely has to go. I think Bayern also will be looking for Sommer solution. And, Bayern had included a release clause equal to what they paid for Sommer so naturally they want to make it easy for interested clubs who are gonna buy. Bayern just want to get back what they paid for Sommer an year ago.

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[Iranus]

It is important to understand that Sommer to Inter can only happen if Onana moves to United. Right now things are still in motion with Onana->United so it is difficult to say things for certain. Neuer return can really affect Sommer's chances so he needs to move. He can still move to other clubs, there should be some club monitoring this situation and will probably approach Bayern for Sommer.

Well they bought him not long ago and even with Noyer coming back i dont think he will go into first squad instantly. But still two quality goalkeepers is to much so i think that someone might leave in this transfer window but still a lot to go. Whoever stays on goal is good

He was bought to replace injured Neuer otherwise they had no requirement of getting a goalkeeper when they had world class goalkeeper like Neuer in the squad. Now that he is back, Sommer definitely has to go. I think Bayern also will be looking for Sommer solution. And, Bayern had included a release clause equal to what they paid for Sommer so naturally they want to make it easy for interested clubs who are gonna buy. Bayern just want to get back what they paid for Sommer an year ago.

Sommer is a very talented goalkeeper. And last season he was able to perform well with Bayern Munich. However, Bayern Munich has one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Manuel Neuer. And so it's a waste of money to have both Manuel Neuer and SOmmer in the team together. Bayern Munich are trying to sell Sommer. I think Inter Milan might be interested in signing Sommer. If not, we will probably see Sommer with the likes of Newcastle in the Premier League. Sommer is quite talented. Adding him to the squad is definitely beneficial for the team.

[macson]

It is important to understand that Sommer to Inter can only happen if Onana moves to United. Right now things are still in motion with Onana->United so it is difficult to say things for certain. Neuer return can really affect Sommer's chances so he needs to move. He can still move to other clubs, there should be some club monitoring this situation and will probably approach Bayern for Sommer.

Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting young Valencia goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili.

i am surprised by Tuchel, what else is he adding to the stock of the Bayern goalkeeper, Bayern's main problem is not the goalkeeper but the striker, they haven't found a replacement for Lewandowski yet.  Neuer's recovery is a breath of fresh air for Bayern and it is certain that he will again become Bayern's main goalkeeper.

Bayern last season actually appeared disappointing, they almost slipped from Dortmund in the race for the Bundesliga trophy if Dortmund did not fail to get 3 points in the last match.  when other big teams are very aggressively hunting for good strikers, i wonder why bayern doesn't do that too!!

[Furious 7]

There are other things that can be used to their advantage in the Champions League.
Even though in terms of competition I agree as you said because this will be very difficult for them but the positive impact is apart from the financial conditions that will definitely increase, this is also a very good learning for them because being in the Champions League by competing against big teams, this will make their mentality and game better.
They know their conditions and they won't have high expectations in the Champions League but at least there are many positive results that benefit them in other ways apart from the competition.
Hopefully, this schedule won't bother them in the Bundesliga because sometimes when a team is used to a tough schedule, it affects them in all competitions and perhaps Atalanta from Serie A is an example that they should avoid in order to avoid the same fate.

Yup, at least this is another advantage for the Union to navigate its season in the Champions League.
Now they just need to hope that in the group phase they are not faced with a troublesome group because in every season there is always a group that can be said to be a hell group because it is filled with several clubs that are strong candidates for champions even other big clubs.
Union must hope for more than this because indeed now they are talking about this competition will be very difficult so the only hope is that they don't meet too many great clubs and championship subscriptions.
Although indeed in this case they will also definitely be difficult to qualify for the knockout phase, but of course being in the top 3 also extends their hopes for other goals in the advantage for the Europa League.

It is likely that Union will be in Pot 4 during the group stage and this pot will also be filled with clubs that will make the Champions League play offs.
With this condition, all possibilities can still occur even though they certainly hope not to meet with big clubs but still being in the Champions League is a place where big clubs compete so whoever their opponents are then inevitably they have to fight it all
But as I said earlier when playing with big clubs there will definitely be some lessons learned, hopefully this can improve them in upgrading the club to be even better in the future.

I agree that Union Berlin played an extremely impressive and succesful Bundesliga season but i also think that the last season was only an exception and it would be pretty naive to really think that Union Berlin can fight for the Bundesliga title again in the coming season. Looking at their suqad i think it is more likely that they will have to fight to not be relegated down to the second division then fighting for the title. After an exceptionally good season there often comes a very bad one afterwards.

This season Union Berlin has excelled in the Bundesliga and their accomplishments are nothing short of astounding. They have surpassed all expectations and continuously challenged the top contenders for the title despite having financial limitations and lacking the significant investments enjoyed by other club. Their incredible run has demonstrated the value of cooperation fortitude and smart planning. While Union Berlin first ever Champions league participation beckons their success has given supporters hope that continued development and wise hiring they may soon become legitimate challengers for the bundesliga championship. Union Berlin undying passion and sheer tenacity epitomise the sport of football and serve as a reminder that anything is possible in the world of sports.

Union Berlin since last season has started to show very good changes in player performance and always looks good so that it can occupy 4th place and even be able to compete with Leverkusen.
This increase seems to have been the plan of the Union Berlin coach to continue to develop the talents of all players so that they can appear perfectly to get tickets to the champions league and compete with big clubs later.
I agree that Union Berlin in the next season will really prove to be even stronger.

Union's advantage this season is that Leverkusen had a bad run in the Seoane era which made the competition in the top 4 quite favorable because only Freiburg was their rival.
Although Xabi gave Leverkusen something very good but they were too late because of the poor performance at the beginning of the season which made Union have the upper hand.
Now they have to look forward to their first season in the Champions League, hopefully it won't make them nervous before the match.

[tiCeR]

That's what has to be considered first. They haven't played with each other yet and it needs a few games at least to see whether they build a great defense duet. But from the looks I would say that this was a good choice and the height of both is remarkable. They are strong in their movements and 1.89 and 1.90 m respectively. That is a defense that is of high quality in any game situation. There could be late corners or free kicks and they can dominate high balls and low balls alike. If you compare that to other defenders who are only 1.80 m or even smaller, it could be the difference that is needed in some of those games when high balls become more common. 

I'm just saying something, if Bayern with Min Jae and De Ligt in defense and with a striker like Harry Kane, it will be great to see this team, it could be that the Bundesliga will be very well dominated by an increasingly strong Bayern But the Dortmund that has shown so much? how will he do? It is known that this team is one of the toughest in Germany, and they saw that they had everything to win a Bundesliga, but they could not, sometimes I start to think that if all these signings were demanded by Tuchel to better secure his job and obviously the Team victories, I don't know but I think this Tuchel is giving nice surprises, maybe it's what Oliver Khan wants, to make this team one of the best in the world.

For the next season of the UCL I will like to see the performance of the German teams, because it will be from another world, I don't know, but to see so many stars and that they all manage them well in one team, it's something great, Harry Kane was the complement of a Muller who has been fighting practically alone without a Lewa to help him as before, as I say the Bundesliga, the UCL will be on another level.

Oliver Kahn is gone as he was sacked as he was fired from his position as the chief executive. It was a hefty divorce between Bayern Munich and him as they thought he is going to slap his successor in the face at the after-season party 

The defense will benefit from Min Jae and as I said before having two players of that height in the defense that also have a high mobility at the same time can be a game changer. But in the Bundesliga the Bayern don't even need a game changer. As you have mentioned, Dortmund was served the Bundesliga title on a plate to their table by Bayern and yet Dortmund failed to take it. I have no idea what else has to happen that Dortmund can break this streak of Bayern of 10 consecutive 1st places in the Bundesliga. Everyone who is not a Bayern is hoping for a change and it doesn't even matter who the new champion would be, it is only important that there is a new champion soon.

if last season when bayern was weakened and dortmund had a good squad of players and didn't become champions then i see another 10 years in which bayern will be champions consecutively,. I don't see bayern having opponents, I already said that dortmund profit a lot from selling players, they are very lucky to get good players and sell for a very high price, they have been doing this for years and it has become a good business for them them, so they don't make an effort to buy many expensive players to win the bundesliga

so dortmund's strategy is precisely to get cheap players who are very talented and with that try to go far in the bundesliga, if they manage to win, it's something they will celebrate, but if they don't win it won't affect anything in terms of profits because they will sell their good players, while bayern sees the champions league as their objective, they already know that the bundesliga is something already guaranteed, so their target is the champions league that allows them to get more money and prestige in every season. unfortunately the other teams in the bundesliga have no chance of winning the bundesliga

Dortmund doesn't really get lucky when they buy good and talented young players and sell them for a lot more than they bought them. It is a system as you noted and that is something Dortmund mastered over the years and is now the club I guess with the best transfer history maybe? I can't tell exactly as I am not aware of all the numbers, but I think it is possible that they are the transfer kings in the Bundesliga so to say. But it is not like Dortmund wants to do that. They have tried to make a move for Haaland and for Belingham, but these players have different plans before Dortmund gets even close to changing their minds. The real problem is that players who want to win titles know that Dortmund is not a good club because, right, Dortmund is even failing when Bayern is overwhelmed with internal problems.

[ampere]

It is important to understand that Sommer to Inter can only happen if Onana moves to United. Right now things are still in motion with Onana->United so it is difficult to say things for certain. Neuer return can really affect Sommer's chances so he needs to move. He can still move to other clubs, there should be some club monitoring this situation and will probably approach Bayern for Sommer.

According to Manchester United recent history in the transfer market; it is safe to say that Onana to MUFC is signed and confirmed! I think Sommer will be a good addition for Inter Milan; the big question will be that does Inter Milan have the pool to sign the goalkeeper? He would be a perfect and good replacement for the quality Onana.

MUFC Gets a good goalkeeper, Inter Milan gets cash + a new quality Goalkeeper for a lesser fee. Smart business.

[Rengga Jati]

Dortmund doesn't really get lucky when they buy good and talented young players and sell them for a lot more than they bought them. It is a system as you noted and that is something Dortmund mastered over the years and is now the club I guess with the best transfer history maybe? I

I'm not really sure whether it's because they're not so lucky in this regard, or is it their ability to manage the team, manage and train the squad, and optimize it that's still not optimal? Because sometimes they have a very brilliant opportunity, but it's just wasted. several talented players were actually brought in by Dortmund, but it looks like they need a more suitable and appropriate tactic.

[bestcoins1]

Union Berlin since last season has started to show very good changes in player performance and always looks good so that it can occupy 4th place and even be able to compete with Leverkusen.
This increase seems to have been the plan of the Union Berlin coach to continue to develop the talents of all players so that they can appear perfectly to get tickets to the champions league and compete with big clubs later.
I agree that Union Berlin in the next season will really prove to be even stronger.

In the next season Union Berlin will indeed prove themselves to be stronger because in the previous season Union Berlin had managed to steal the attention of many people by being ranked fourth in the Bundesliga. But I'm not so sure that Union Berlin will be able to get better results in the Champions League because there are more teams who will compete more strongly to keep their respective positions there longer. And that of course will be very difficult for Union Berlin, unless they will only focus on the Bundesliga from the start of next season.

[Docnaster]

Manuel Neuer will certainly be in the goal at Bayern Munich in the next season. So the question is, what will happen to Yann Sommer? There are now reports that Inter Milan have started talks with Sommer. Manchester United are said to be interested in the Inter Milan goalkeeper Onana. Should Onana move to Manchester, it would be a good opportunity for Sommer.

Sommer is already 34 years old. I believe he should move now if he wants to. I don’t think it will be a very good active season for him if he does decide to stay in Bayern Munich. Manuel Neuer is going to be the main goalkeeper of Bayern Munich. Inter Milan is looking for a goalkeeper because Onana is going to leave Inter. So I think Inter can actually try to get him. I don’t think him being 34 is going to cause too much problems. Just because he is a goalkeeper.

It is important to understand that Sommer to Inter can only happen if Onana moves to United. Right now things are still in motion with Onana->United so it is difficult to say things for certain. Neuer return can really affect Sommer's chances so he needs to move. He can still move to other clubs, there should be some club monitoring this situation and will probably approach Bayern for Sommer.

Well they bought him not long ago and even with Noyer coming back i dont think he will go into first squad instantly. But still two quality goalkeepers is to much so i think that someone might leave in this transfer window but still a lot to go. Whoever stays on goal is good

Yann Sommer was the first choice goalkeeper at Borussia Dortmund before his transfer to Bayern Munich which makes me to question his decision to Bayern knowing fully well that Manuel Nueyer is the first goalkeeper of the club and isn't ready to leave anytime soon.
If Andre Onana's deal with Manchester United doesn't work out, Inter wouldn't want Sommer.

[asriloni]

According to Manchester United recent history in the transfer market; it is safe to say that Onana to MUFC is signed and confirmed! I think Sommer will be a good addition for Inter Milan; the big question will be that does Inter Milan have the pool to sign the goalkeeper? He would be a perfect and good replacement for the quality Onana.

So far, the agreement is not yet reached by between MU and intermilan. I think we gonna see the deal to happen very soon. Intermilan had some names being lined up to replace onana once he decides to leave from intermilan.
So many news has been also coming related to the who names lined up as replacement for onana in intermilan.

MUFC Gets a good goalkeeper, Inter Milan gets cash + a new quality Goalkeeper for a lesser fee. Smart business.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter have opened talks with Bayern over a deal to sign Sommer, who has emerged as the club's top target, along with Shakhar Donetsk goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, as the club look to bring in a replacement for Onana, who is wanted by United.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-andre-onana-inter-yann-sommer-replace-goalkeeper/bltf9089983e932f233
It's really smart transfer for manchester united if the club is still approaching sommer at this time. Bayern may try to let him go as neuer has been coming back again from his problem.
I will prefer bayern's keeper sommer instead of shakhtar's goal keeper. It's caused by yann sommer has proven if he has more capability being a goal keeper for intermilan. IMO, sommer has more experience compared with trubin.

[LittleBitFunny]

Manuel Neuer will certainly be in the goal at Bayern Munich in the next season. So the question is, what will happen to Yann Sommer? There are now reports that Inter Milan have started talks with Sommer. Manchester United are said to be interested in the Inter Milan goalkeeper Onana. Should Onana move to Manchester, it would be a good opportunity for Sommer.

Sommer is already 34 years old. I believe he should move now if he wants to. I don’t think it will be a very good active season for him if he does decide to stay in Bayern Munich. Manuel Neuer is going to be the main goalkeeper of Bayern Munich. Inter Milan is looking for a goalkeeper because Onana is going to leave Inter. So I think Inter can actually try to get him. I don’t think him being 34 is going to cause too much problems. Just because he is a goalkeeper.

It is important to understand that Sommer to Inter can only happen if Onana moves to United. Right now things are still in motion with Onana->United so it is difficult to say things for certain. Neuer return can really affect Sommer's chances so he needs to move. He can still move to other clubs, there should be some club monitoring this situation and will probably approach Bayern for Sommer.

Well they bought him not long ago and even with Noyer coming back i dont think he will go into first squad instantly. But still two quality goalkeepers is to much so i think that someone might leave in this transfer window but still a lot to go. Whoever stays on goal is good

Yann Sommer was the first choice goalkeeper at Borussia Dortmund before his transfer to Bayern Munich which makes me to question his decision to Bayern knowing fully well that Manuel Nueyer is the first goalkeeper of the club and isn't ready to leave anytime soon.
If Andre Onana's deal with Manchester United doesn't work out, Inter wouldn't want Sommer.

Here several events will be intertwined. With David de Gea leaving Manchester United, United management will try to sign Onana. And if Onana leaves Inter Milan, Inter Milan will try to sign Sommer. If Onana is at Inter Milan, they certainly won't be looking for a new goalkeeper. Because Yann Sommer's wages are high enough. However, Bayern Munich are interested in selling Sommer. Because now the number of goalkeepers in Munich's squad is 4 people. There is no need for 4 goalkeepers in the squad.

[ololajulo]

There appears to be a conspicuous silence surrounding Sadio Mane's potential club transfer. It is my personal sentiment that if the club no longer intends to retain him, they should consider selling him. U

[borovichok]

Dortmund doesn't really get lucky when they buy good and talented young players and sell them for a lot more than they bought them. It is a system as you noted and that is something Dortmund mastered over the years and is now the club I guess with the best transfer history maybe? I

Bayern Munich remained the giant of bundesliga because they focus on the title more than any other club. Borrusia Dortmund are known for the potential important players they have in the club; the shocking part is that the club continues to sell these valuable players to elite clubs; there are significant players that have been sold out by these clubs, players like Robert Lewandowski, Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland, and now Jude Bellingham has joined the race. The club isn't concerned with winning the Bundesliga; all they want is to continue making huge profits from the transfer market, and with their predicted budgets, they're doing just well.

[rozak]

There appears to be a conspicuous silence surrounding Sadio Mane's potential club transfer. It is my personal sentiment that if the club no longer intends to retain him, they should consider selling him. U

I think Mane will stay in Munich, there are indeed rumors that an Arab club is interested in buying Mane. but the rumor has reportedly been denied by the player's agent. they have never received an offer from an Arab club regarding Mane.
I think Mane can improve his form in the Bundesliga next season. this is a chance for him to show that he still has quality in a classy game. we know how sharp Mane was when he was at Liverpool with Salah. but the situation was very different when Mane moved to the Bundesliga giants.

[piebeyb]

There appears to be a conspicuous silence surrounding Sadio Mane's potential club transfer. It is my personal sentiment that if the club no longer intends to retain him, they should consider selling him. U

I think Mane will stay in Munich, there are indeed rumors that an Arab club is interested in buying Mane. but the rumor has reportedly been denied by the player's agent. they have never received an offer from an Arab club regarding Mane.
I think Mane can improve his form in the Bundesliga next season. this is a chance for him to show that he still has quality in a classy game. we know how sharp Mane was when he was at Liverpool with Salah. but the situation was very different when Mane moved to the Bundesliga giants.

Every player needs someone whose name adapts maybe Mane is not used to playing in the German league so far we have seen Mane playing well in the EPL, that's why it takes several seasons to see the quality he plays in a few matches next season, I know he is playing well so that's why His career might be lost if he went to the Arab League and it would be better if he chose to stay in Munich.

Mane can show his skills in games next season because of course he can be as successful as before with Liverpool at least being able to bring Munich to reach the final in the UCL next season or win it, Mane has to adjust to the Bundesliga I'm sure he can show his abilities once again to Munich supporters.

[Juggy777]

There appears to be a conspicuous silence surrounding Sadio Mane's potential club transfer. It is my personal sentiment that if the club no longer intends to retain him, they should consider selling him. U

I think Mane will stay in Munich, there are indeed rumors that an Arab club is interested in buying Mane. but the rumor has reportedly been denied by the player's agent. they have never received an offer from an Arab club regarding Mane.
I think Mane can improve his form in the Bundesliga next season. this is a chance for him to show that he still has quality in a classy game. we know how sharp Mane was when he was at Liverpool with Salah. but the situation was very different when Mane moved to the Bundesliga giants.

@rozak I thought that Liverpool would try and get him back because he was playing very well with Salah but now it seems that Klopp isn’t keen on getting him back which leaves Mane with limited options only. Furthermore he isn’t a bad player and if Tuchel can work his magic on him then he’ll definitely perform very well in the Bundesliga but if Tuchel tells him he’ll not play much then he should consider leaving Bayern.

[MusaMohamed]

Every player needs someone whose name adapts maybe Mane is not used to playing in the German league so far we have seen Mane playing well in the EPL, that's why it takes several seasons to see the quality he plays in a few matches next season, I know he is playing well so that's why His career might be lost if he went to the Arab League and it would be better if he chose to stay in Munich.

He needs time when joining a new league but the last season is bad for Mane by many factors. He had to play for Senegal in Africa cup of nations and even bet his life to play for Senegal when doctors advised him to complete that tournament early and use time for medical care. He joined Bayern Munich when that club had a very chaotic season after a departure of Lewandowski and with some decreasing performances of some legendary players like Mueller, Neur and many injuries in Bayern affected their player resource and performance.

Mane can show his skills in games next season because of course he can be as successful as before with Liverpool at least being able to bring Munich to reach the final in the UCL next season or win it, Mane has to adjust to the Bundesliga I'm sure he can show his abilities once again to Munich supporters.

Mane is strong in mental and he has a strong body too. He is not too old and I think in a new season, he will return and play better. Especially in a new season, he will not have to spend some weeks to play for Senegal in their continental tournament. He will have more time to focus on his contribution for Bayern.

[bering]

Bayern Munich are thinking possibility to sell Noussair Mazraoui this because Mazraoui hasn't into Tuchel plan for next season and Mazraoui has a contract until 2026 but apparently he will very close to leave Bayern and his agent has been offering him to several Laliga teams but still there is no news which teams will be interested to him however according to transfermarkt Mazraoui has a value 28 millions so his price isn't too expensive

Besides this news apparently Bayern Munich are preparing to finish Kyle Walker transfer because they were interested to bought him from Manchester City and apparently Walker has decide will not to extended his contract with Manchester City and he was interested moved to Bayern Munich and if this happend i think this is could be a good transfer because Walker can be played on different position such as centre defender or full back and besides that Walker can be used as a rotation player for Benjamin Pavard

[poodle63]

i am surprised by Tuchel, what else is he adding to the stock of the Bayern goalkeeper, Bayern's main problem is not the goalkeeper but the striker, they haven't found a replacement for Lewandowski yet.  Neuer's recovery is a breath of fresh air for Bayern and it is certain that he will again become Bayern's main goalkeeper.

Tuchel wants to find back up for neuer if sommer gonna leave from the club. That's why this rumor was appearing. I shall remind you that if we won't know what's gonna happen with neuer.
Neuar may face its injury to come back again. That's why bayern was taking it as prevention act when neuer will not able to perform.

Bayern last season actually appeared disappointing, they almost slipped from Dortmund in the race for the Bundesliga trophy if Dortmund did not fail to get 3 points in the last match.  when other big teams are very aggressively hunting for good strikers, i wonder why bayern doesn't do that too!!

You shall not worry about that. Bayern is still active talking about kane with totenham. I hope that bayern will able to increase its offer for totenham. Kane is not as good as people think but bayern must also think to find alternative for kane.
look at this.

Bayern Munich are hot on Harry Kane’s heels, with the Tottenham Hotspur man the main target of the Rekordmeister. What happens if they don’t get him? Well, they’ve got Manchester City striker Erling Haaland Julian Alvarez as a back-up.

https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/7/7/23786668/bayern-munichmanchester-city-julian-alvarez-erling-haaland-kane-tottenham-vlahovic-chiesa-juventus
Any lines must become the main concern for bayern.

[Blitzboy]

There appears to be a conspicuous silence surrounding Sadio Mane's potential club transfer. It is my personal sentiment that if the club no longer intends to retain him, they should consider selling him. U

I think Mane will stay in Munich, there are indeed rumors that an Arab club is interested in buying Mane. but the rumor has reportedly been denied by the player's agent. they have never received an offer from an Arab club regarding Mane.
I think Mane can improve his form in the Bundesliga next season. this is a chance for him to show that he still has quality in a classy game. we know how sharp Mane was when he was at Liverpool with Salah. but the situation was very different when Mane moved to the Bundesliga giants.

Mane's transition from the English Premier League to the German Bundesliga has been anything from smooth. When he played with Salah at Liverpool, everyone witnessed how well he did. Unfortunately, Munich hasnt proven to be a fruitful hunting ground for him. Let me be clear: I do not think we should exile him to the Arab league. The potential harm to his career is staggering.

Instead, Mane just needs some time to settle in and some patience from you. It takes more than just switching your socks to succeed in a new league. Its like getting a brand new wardrobe full of clothes! Im sure he'll be scoring goals left and right as he adjusts to the faster tempo and more technical style of play in the Bundesliga. What if, nevertheless, he doesnt adjust? Then we're looking at a drawn-out battle for shape, which benefits no one.