UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

[uswa56]

Napoli team is performing well this season. The coaching staff of the team has worked brilliantly for the development of the team. The result of which we can see in the matches. As they are performing well compared to last season, expect better things in this season.

This is different from last season, we can't see what they did last season but we have to be realistic in looking at this season as a whole not only in UCL matches but in the domestic league too.
Napoli are currently in a very bad state, plus recently there has been news that there is no longer a harmonious relationship with their mainstay forward, Victor Osimhen, which could possibly make this team even worse if chaos occurs within this team.
If we look so far and if the Napoli team can't recover then I don't think they will be able to do it again like what they did last season.

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[Docnaster]

Napoli team is performing well this season. The coaching staff of the team has worked brilliantly for the development of the team. The result of which we can see in the matches. As they are performing well compared to last season, expect better things in this season.

This is different from last season, we can't see what they did last season but we have to be realistic in looking at this season as a whole not only in UCL matches but in the domestic league too.
Napoli are currently in a very bad state, plus recently there has been news that there is no longer a harmonious relationship with their mainstay forward, Victor Osimhen, which could possibly make this team even worse if chaos occurs within this team.
If we look so far and if the Napoli team can't recover then I don't think they will be able to do it again like what they did last season.

The truth is that Napoli isn't as good as they were last season and I think it's because of the fact that the current manager of the club is different from the one that helped them had an impressive campaign last season. Luciano Spalletti's departure from the club has affected the morale of some of the first team players and that's because of the kind of close relationship they had established with their former manager before he resigned at the end of last season.
Rudi Garcia has been doing his best to bring out the best from his players but I think he needs more time to achieve perfection with the players. It's still very early time if the season and I think there's still possiblity of the Italian club having a better season in Europe.

[makishart]

Napoli is favored by the bookie to win the match. I think this is a good thing for me because I will gain a lot by betting on Madrid. I'm sure Madrid will win the match. Even though they have just experienced defeat in the League, this is not a problem because Madrid has a good record against teams from Italy. I sorted the results of these matches in the order that Madrid wins, or draws, or Napoli wins.

Last season Napoli performed quite well in the league and UCL. In UCL Napoli entered quarter-finals, it was not separated from the hard and intelligent work of players and coaches. After Spalleti left there was a new challenge for Rudi Garcia. Garcia should be able to defend the Serie A champion and can enter the UCL Semifinals.

But I heard bad news about Osimhen. He seems angry with the club. This is a result of the club's official tiktok account posting a video that is considered mocking Osimhen. So it seems that there is an internal conflict in Naples. But this match will be at Napoli's home, so it's an advantage for Napoli because it has great support.

Source: https://x.com/RobertoCalenda/status/1706770365089824901?s=20

Bergha was not a hard team for Napoli and I think Napoli could even perform better than this because they were the champion of Serie A with a huge gap and that's why the fans obviously expect much more from this team.
But after Spalleti left Napoli they are not in good form like last season and obviously, some players even Osimhen can't have good days as they had in the past that's why they are a little bit angry.

Osimhen was willing to play more but garcia didn't allow him to do that. I do feel what osimhen feel. He was also trying to full time that will be helping him so much in exploring his own potential.

The new coach was just doing terrible thing to the club. I cannot describe it but garcia was actually there were a lot of negatives around napoli since the previous matches.

Garcia was not able to trusting osimhen like what spalletti did toward him. That's why osimhen was angry caused by that. Osimhen shall leave from there and join in a good club. Osimhen is just wasting his time to stay at a team that was lucky enough won scudetto last season. It may take 20 years again for napoli to win another scudetto. Osimhen needs to explore it even more to get better experience for his career.

He was still young and he deserves to be treated better than what garcia did.

[rendravolt]

The truth is that Napoli isn't as good as they were last season and I think it's because of the fact that the current manager of the club is different from the one that helped them had an impressive campaign last season. Luciano Spalletti's departure from the club has affected the morale of some of the first team players and that's because of the kind of close relationship they had established with their former manager before he resigned at the end of last season.
Rudi Garcia has been doing his best to bring out the best from his players but I think he needs more time to achieve perfection with the players. It's still very early time if the season and I think there's still possiblity of the Italian club having a better season in Europe.

It must be admitted that Luciano Spalletti's magic is still greater than that of Rudi Garcia and it is a bit unfortunate that Spalleti's departure comes at a time when Napoli are starting to recover and it's just a matter of how they can continue to be consistent this season. I don't think Napoli will be as scary as last season's Champions League and being able to qualify from Group F to the last 16 is a pretty good result. Of course, Rudi Garcia must be able to achieve almost the same achievements as last season, but with the current situation which is quite chaotic, of course that will be difficult to achieve.

[Warkop]

Napoli is favored by the bookie to win the match. I think this is a good thing for me because I will gain a lot by betting on Madrid. I'm sure Madrid will win the match. Even though they have just experienced defeat in the League, this is not a problem because Madrid has a good record against teams from Italy. I sorted the results of these matches in the order that Madrid wins, or draws, or Napoli wins.

This season is the third time Real Madrid and Napoli have met in the Champions League, because the last time they met was in 2017 in the Champions League Final Stage, at which time Real Madrid was able to emerge victorious. But this time, I think it will be very different because these two teams have very different strengths compared to five years ago, so the level of excitement in the match will probably be presented again at Diego Armando Maradona, namely Napoli's home ground.

Yes, you are right that Real Madrid and Napoli met in the Champions League 5 years ago and Real Madrid won that match. However, looking at the current conditions, it is clear that both Real Madrid and Napoli have experienced significant changes in team strength and strategy. I think five years is a long time to see the changing dynamics of football, and that will be reflected in this match. Even though Napoli faced many obstacles this year, this is not a big problem for Napoli to remain focused on the match against Real Madrid this season. I think this will be a very fierce and tense match for the supporters, because these two teams are in the same group and will determine their ranking in group C. Hopefully this match will provide unforgettable moments for football fans and show the evolution that has occurred.

[lizarder]

This season is the third time Real Madrid and Napoli have met in the Champions League, because the last time they met was in 2017 in the Champions League Final Stage, at which time Real Madrid was able to emerge victorious. But this time, I think it will be very different because these two teams have very different strengths compared to five years ago, so the level of excitement in the match will probably be presented again at Diego Armando Maradona, namely Napoli's home ground.

Head to head Real Madrid is still quite superior in this meeting and it will be quite different when Real Madrid plays in the Champions League even though they lost to Atletico Madrid in La Liga. For Napoli this time it is a revenge mission against Real Madrid because they always get unsatisfactory results when facing Real Madrid, but if you look at their current strength, it is probably impossible for them to beat Real Madrid easily. I'm also not really sure about Rudi Garcia's ability to handle Napoli, especially since the Champions League competition will be quite different from Serie A.

Osimhen looked so angry when Rudi Garcia sent him off in the last match in Serie A and in several reports I read he was so angry because Osimhen missed the penalty. If the relationship between players and coaches does not run normally, it is not impossible that it could affect the course of the match, especially since Osimhen was a striker who was relied on so very last season.

[hahay]

For me most chances Real Madrid will be having advantage even they are also having issues but things looking much better for them for this game now who is going to lead the group it's important, and this match is surely going to have big impact for this all but for me most chances we will have draw or away result.

The game is still next week, of course Napoli do not want any problems that make players feel aggrieved. If that happens, they should immediately apologize to Osimhen so that the team atmosphere is conducive. Napoli still need Osimhen to date. A few weeks ago even Garcia had to apologise for pulling Osimhen in the final minute. Even Osimhen for the second issue is ready to take legal action. means that this second problem is quite serious.

After all, in reality Napoli and Real Madrid both managed to get three points in their first match and that way, these two teams should remain on a good track at this moment. Also, even though Real Madrid are kings, but in the next match the reality is that based on the odds currently available, that Real Madrid is not the favorite team either. Therefore, of course any result can happen in the match between Napoli against Real Madrid later, because neither of these two teams are really favorites to win.

[Jody.Drummer]

Napoli team is performing well this season. The coaching staff of the team has worked brilliantly for the development of the team. The result of which we can see in the matches. As they are performing well compared to last season, expect better things in this season.

This is different from last season, we can't see what they did last season but we have to be realistic in looking at this season as a whole not only in UCL matches but in the domestic league too.
Napoli are currently in a very bad state, plus recently there has been news that there is no longer a harmonious relationship with their mainstay forward, Victor Osimhen, which could possibly make this team even worse if chaos occurs within this team.
If we look so far and if the Napoli team can't recover then I don't think they will be able to do it again like what they did last season.

There was a dip in their performance and it was no better than last season. I'm actually not too surprised by this, because after they parted ways with their coach last season, there was talk that they might not be as good as last season, and in fact we're seeing that today. But I can't say for sure whether they'll decline further or bounce back in the upcoming matches.
I've only just heard about their disharmony with Osimhen, and if that's true, then I think it will have an effect, because he's one of the most reliable players in Napoli.

[Mustang Shelby]

For me most chances Real Madrid will be having advantage even they are also having issues but things looking much better for them for this game now who is going to lead the group it's important, and this match is surely going to have big impact for this all but for me most chances we will have draw or away result.

The game is still next week, of course Napoli do not want any problems that make players feel aggrieved. If that happens, they should immediately apologize to Osimhen so that the team atmosphere is conducive. Napoli still need Osimhen to date. A few weeks ago even Garcia had to apologise for pulling Osimhen in the final minute. Even Osimhen for the second issue is ready to take legal action. means that this second problem is quite serious.

Osimhen means a lot to Napoli. The most important player in Napoli, which won the Scudetto last year, was undoubtedly Osimhen. Whoever needs to apologize would do well to apologize as soon as possible and try to contribute to the team together with Osimhen. Napoli don't need a crisis and that's the last thing they want.

[borovichok]

It must be admitted that Luciano Spalletti's magic is still greater than that of Rudi Garcia and it is a bit unfortunate that Spalleti's departure comes at a time when Napoli are starting to recover and it's just a matter of how they can continue to be consistent this season. I don't think Napoli will be as scary as last season's Champions League and being able to qualify from Group F to the last 16 is a pretty good result. Of course, Rudi Garcia must be able to achieve almost the same achievements as last season, but with the current situation which is quite chaotic, of course that will be difficult to achieve.

UEFA Champions League is here, I can predict if Napoli can push far this season because they seems to be strugling in Seria A games. A coach is incharge, this is his first season incharge, there's alot he would learned, we just have to keep things brief because Rudi Garcia have plans for the club, it can't happen immediately but as time passes, we would witnessed an entire new club. The former coach, Luciano Spalleti gave them the scudetto last season, he's presence matters alot, quitting pulled frustration on the team, they declined in performance a little bit. However they will keep pushing for good results under the new boss.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Napoli is favored by the bookie to win the match. I think this is a good thing for me because I will gain a lot by betting on Madrid. I'm sure Madrid will win the match. Even though they have just experienced defeat in the League, this is not a problem because Madrid has a good record against teams from Italy. I sorted the results of these matches in the order that Madrid wins, or draws, or Napoli wins.

This season is the third time Real Madrid and Napoli have met in the Champions League, because the last time they met was in 2017 in the Champions League Final Stage, at which time Real Madrid was able to emerge victorious. But this time, I think it will be very different because these two teams have very different strengths compared to five years ago, so the level of excitement in the match will probably be presented again at Diego Armando Maradona, namely Napoli's home ground.

The Napoli team is very strong, but their performances are somewhat erratic . On the other hand  Real madrid's main striker vinicius Jr.  has joined the squad after recovering from injury. But it cannot be said for sure whether he will be able to perform well now . Real madrid's attack is still somewhat weak and erratic. If napoli's players make good use of this opportunity, they have a chance to win. However, Real Madrid are very experienced in the champions League platform. Coach Ancelotti is also very experienced. And so in this match I will consider the Real Madrid team as the favorite. Winning against Ancelotti is too much. difficult.

Napoli team is performing well this season. The coaching staff of the team has worked brilliantly for the development of the team. The result of which we can see in the matches. As they are performing well compared to last season, expect better things in this season.

However, compared to last season,  napoli's performance this season is a bit weaker . Napoli won the first two matches of Serie a but we did not see a good performance from napoli in the next three matches. However  napoli won the champions league first match against Braga. Their performance was quite good. And so it seems that Napoli will play well against Real Madrid. Real Madrid is an experienced team. Even so, Napoli cannot be called weak. Both teams will try to win the match. However, I will not bet on this match. I just want to enjoy the match. This match is expected to be very competitive.

[hahay]

It must be admitted that Luciano Spalletti's magic is still greater than that of Rudi Garcia and it is a bit unfortunate that Spalleti's departure comes at a time when Napoli are starting to recover and it's just a matter of how they can continue to be consistent this season. I don't think Napoli will be as scary as last season's Champions League and being able to qualify from Group F to the last 16 is a pretty good result. Of course, Rudi Garcia must be able to achieve almost the same achievements as last season, but with the current situation which is quite chaotic, of course that will be difficult to achieve.

UEFA Champions League is here, I can predict if Napoli can push far this season because they seems to be strugling in Seria A games. A coach is incharge, this is his first season incharge, there's alot he would learned, we just have to keep things brief because Rudi Garcia have plans for the club, it can't happen immediately but as time passes, we would witnessed an entire new club. The former coach, Luciano Spalleti gave them the scudetto last season, he's presence matters alot, quitting pulled frustration on the team, they declined in performance a little bit. However they will keep pushing for good results under the new boss.

I think you can't force and demand Rudi Garcia to have the same achievements as Luciano Spalletti because of course they are different. Moreover, I'm surprised, it seems like everyone is blaming Rudia Garcia even though yes, in reality Rudi Garcia has just started but there has been a lot of pressure and demands on Rudi Garcia. Obviously, this situation will certainly not be good for a process because after all, there is still a long way to go and of course, as time goes by, there will of course be changes later. After all, last season Napoli was eliminated in the quarter finals and lost by Milan. So yes, Rudi Garcia should be given good time to build the team, not just blame him for the decline in the team's performance, because of course that will have a bad impact.

[Tony116]

It must be admitted that Luciano Spalletti's magic is still greater than that of Rudi Garcia and it is a bit unfortunate that Spalleti's departure comes at a time when Napoli are starting to recover and it's just a matter of how they can continue to be consistent this season. I don't think Napoli will be as scary as last season's Champions League and being able to qualify from Group F to the last 16 is a pretty good result. Of course, Rudi Garcia must be able to achieve almost the same achievements as last season, but with the current situation which is quite chaotic, of course that will be difficult to achieve.

UEFA Champions League is here, I can predict if Napoli can push far this season because they seems to be strugling in Seria A games. A coach is incharge, this is his first season incharge, there's alot he would learned, we just have to keep things brief because Rudi Garcia have plans for the club, it can't happen immediately but as time passes, we would witnessed an entire new club. The former coach, Luciano Spalleti gave them the scudetto last season, he's presence matters alot, quitting pulled frustration on the team, they declined in performance a little bit. However they will keep pushing for good results under the new boss.

I think you can't force and demand Rudi Garcia to have the same achievements as Luciano Spalletti because of course they are different. Moreover, I'm surprised, it seems like everyone is blaming Rudia Garcia even though yes, in reality Rudi Garcia has just started but there has been a lot of pressure and demands on Rudi Garcia. Obviously, this situation will certainly not be good for a process because after all, there is still a long way to go and of course, as time goes by, there will of course be changes later. After all, last season Napoli was eliminated in the quarter finals and lost by Milan. So yes, Rudi Garcia should be given good time to build the team, not just blame him for the decline in the team's performance, because of course that will have a bad impact.

I think a lot of people are actually giving Napoli a good chance. I also believe that a lot of people are a little too much confident about Napoli just because Real Madrid does not have a really good striker in the team. But we have to remember that Real Madrid is really incredible when it comes to performing in the Champions League.

so we cannot say Napoli is going to win against Real Madrid just because Real Madrid does not have a very good striker. But at the same time, not having a striker is definitely a problem for Real Madrid. I think the match is going to be competitive for both teams. Both of the teams will have equal chances to win this match. I really do not think that Napoli is very consistent at this moment as well.

[tusandii]

For me most chances Real Madrid will be having advantage even they are also having issues but things looking much better for them for this game now who is going to lead the group it's important, and this match is surely going to have big impact for this all but for me most chances we will have draw or away result.

The game is still next week, of course Napoli do not want any problems that make players feel aggrieved. If that happens, they should immediately apologize to Osimhen so that the team atmosphere is conducive. Napoli still need Osimhen to date. A few weeks ago even Garcia had to apologise for pulling Osimhen in the final minute. Even Osimhen for the second issue is ready to take legal action. means that this second problem is quite serious.

Sometimes I think why talented players like Osimhen and several other talented players always have problems and every time there is a problem it is always difficult to solve it peacefully, like last time Mbappe with PSG and now Osimhen with Napoli, even though we are talking about different things, it is almost the same.
Yes, it's true that there are always problems in big clubs but I just thought why this is being so exaggerated, why is there no self-awareness that Napoli needs Osimhen and Osimhen needs Napoli to get the title in this UCL and I was wondering whether this will be the next drama after the case At that time and this new case emerged which made fans a little worried because after all Napoli without Osimhen would not be able to compete strongly with Real Madrid like last time.
I just hope that this problem will be resolved soon and we can see Osimhen's performance in the match against Real Madrid even though I support Real Madrid more, I want to see stronger competition with Osimhen at Napoli.

[AakZaki]

It's not a fake news my friend. Vini has been also giving a signal for his comeback in the match against palmas. I hope that he will be starting from the match to make sure he will not get a lot of burden after he was recovering from his injury.

Glad to hear this news, hope it happens. There is no Vini, and relying on Bellingham alone, Real Madrid is quite difficult. They lost 3-1 to Atletico. Against Napoli, Real Madrid's record is quite good, but with the current conditions, if Vini can't perform, it seems difficult.
There is still a gap of 1 week it seems. It should be that he will be fully prepared. Napoli have prepared to welcome Real Madrid with full supporters. Reportedly, the tickets provided have run out. The fans will put a lot of pressure on the team, so maybe the result will be different.

[baeva]

For me most chances Real Madrid will be having advantage even they are also having issues but things looking much better for them for this game now who is going to lead the group it's important, and this match is surely going to have big impact for this all but for me most chances we will have draw or away result.

The game is still next week, of course Napoli do not want any problems that make players feel aggrieved. If that happens, they should immediately apologize to Osimhen so that the team atmosphere is conducive. Napoli still need Osimhen to date. A few weeks ago even Garcia had to apologise for pulling Osimhen in the final minute. Even Osimhen for the second issue is ready to take legal action. means that this second problem is quite serious.

Osimhen means a lot to Napoli. The most important player in Napoli, which won the Scudetto last year, was undoubtedly Osimhen. Whoever needs to apologize would do well to apologize as soon as possible and try to contribute to the team together with Osimhen. Napoli don't need a crisis and that's the last thing they want.

So it looks like the team management has already apologised, but he didn't like it. I don't really understand why he took offence, all teams that have tik-tok and post videos - post similar clips of their players to entertain the public. The conclusion is that he is too offensive. Some players he doesn't even say hello to now, lol.

[bitgolden]

Looking at the betting markets have displayed the odds for the Champions League match that interests me is the Napoli vs Real Madrid match.

Here it seems that Napoli are favored by the bookies even though it doesn't differ much from the odds of the two, for me it is clear that Real Madrid will remain the favorites even though they have experienced problems in their attack and about yesterday's shock defeat in LaLiga, there is news that Vinicus has recovered and can play but this is not yet valid news.

To be honest I'm not sure Napoli will win, but a draw is possible, need to think about the right bet I want to find Vinicius information first.

Actually I don't think Napoli is favorite team for winning against Real Madrid looking their current performance in domestic league and have internal problem last few hours with their striker Victor Victor Osimhen. Last match, Real Madrid got first loss in domestic league from Atletico Madrid but have bad problem facing by Napoli actually after publishing video meme with their striker failed scoring goals trough penalty kick. Current Napoli performance in domestic league not quit well and they have dropped to 7th standings place with Rudi Garcia can manage well Napoli how existing in the top standings position, but both teams have good capital on first Champion League match with Real Madrid won from Union Berlin and Napoli success got three points away from Braga.

Have two matches in domestic league for both team before facing in second match in Champion League, I think have some rotation later for efficiency their squad on the top perform.

I would say it is just the opposite, I would see Real as the favorites and so will everyone else, Real is the best team in that group and they will get a win without a doubt. I understand that some people prefer other teams but for me that is the best team and should stay that way. I get that it is not going to be that simple but it could still be very well and we should be considering that as a good thing.

I realize that it is not going to be that good to handle Napoli because they are a good team and all but that doesn't mean that we are not going to end up with a bad result neither, we could still make it work one way or another if we are careful. I know that it is a hard thing to handle it all but Real can do it.

[rahmad2nd]

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UEFA Champions League is here, I can predict if Napoli can push far this season because they seems to be strugling in Seria A games. A coach is incharge, this is his first season incharge, there's alot he would learned, we just have to keep things brief because Rudi Garcia have plans for the club, it can't happen immediately but as time passes, we would witnessed an entire new club. The former coach, Luciano Spalleti gave them the scudetto last season, he's presence matters alot, quitting pulled frustration on the team, they declined in performance a little bit. However they will keep pushing for good results under the new boss.

I think you can't force and demand Rudi Garcia to have the same achievements as Luciano Spalletti because of course they are different. Moreover, I'm surprised, it seems like everyone is blaming Rudia Garcia even though yes, in reality Rudi Garcia has just started but there has been a lot of pressure and demands on Rudi Garcia. Obviously, this situation will certainly not be good for a process because after all, there is still a long way to go and of course, as time goes by, there will of course be changes later. After all, last season Napoli was eliminated in the quarter finals and lost by Milan. So yes, Rudi Garcia should be given good time to build the team, not just blame him for the decline in the team's performance, because of course that will have a bad impact.

Actually, I don't like to compare coaches or players. but in this case, if I had to say which coach is better. based on the achievements of these two coaches, Luciano Spalletti seems to have a more proven track record.
however, that doesn't mean Rudi Garcia is far below Spalletti's level. unfortunately, currently Garcia is still having difficulty bringing his team to the same performance they performed last season as under the previous coach. I think it's natural, maybe he needs chemistry with his squad. After all, these two coaches have different mainstay systems. Spalletti with his 4-3-3, while Garcia with his 4-2-3-1. although in Napoli's case, Rudi Garcia prefers to use a 4-3-3 system. Plus, last season Napoli didn't have any tough competitors. The competing teams are currently in a poor performance phase in the 2022-2023 season. This season the top teams in Serie A are starting to return to their best performance.

Well, let's see how far Rudi Garcia can take Napoli, even though there has been a decline in performance this season. In this competition, Napoli started their match by overthrowing Braga. The next match will be a serious challenge for Rudi Garcia who will host Real Madrid.

[Ndabagi01]

So it looks like the team management has already apologised, but he didn't like it. I don't really understand why he took offence, all teams that have tik-tok and post videos - post similar clips of their players to entertain the public. The conclusion is that he is too offensive. Some players he doesn't even say hello to now, lol.

That could be his nature and the type of person he is. Different people have varied reactions to different things. Others may not take it as an offence, but he does, thus they needed to apologise to him. A squad experiencing bad performance does not need to be divided at this moment in time when they have a number of key matches ahead of them, and this should not even be with one of the team's main players. This may be an example from when Messi was still at Barcelona; you can't have a problem with Messi when you need to win a key match. It is time for Napoli to unite and tackle the challenge and not having personal issues between themselves because of some videos acclaimed to be a jokingly one.

[Weawant]

I think a lot of people are actually giving Napoli a good chance. I also believe that a lot of people are a little too much confident about Napoli just because Real Madrid does not have a really good striker in the team. But we have to remember that Real Madrid is really incredible when it comes to performing in the Champions League.

so we cannot say Napoli is going to win against Real Madrid just because Real Madrid does not have a very good striker. But at the same time, not having a striker is definitely a problem for Real Madrid. I think the match is going to be competitive for both teams. Both of the teams will have equal chances to win this match. I really do not think that Napoli is very consistent at this moment as well.

It's true that Real Madrid dose not have a good strike force but then Napoli is having some issues with their top striker aswell which could be a handicap on their side if not fixed before that match. Real Madrid could capitalise on it as a weakness enough to use and get a win over Napoli. So at the moment both teams seam to have the same issues although one stands a better chance.

The atmosphere amongst the players at Napoli is currently not healthy for optimum performance by the players, I think the management should look into tendering the needed apologies and create the needed atmosphere for these player to be able to play and produce results especially in this champions league that is highly competitive, they cant afford to risk it.

If the current rift at Napoli continues, they may stand a chance of loosing their top striker by the next summer window which may cause them to witness a gradual fall down the hill as not only the striker leaving but other players who worked with him  will find it difficult for a while to adapt to the new replacement they will be getting for their colleague.