Evaluating homegrown status

I’m considering if a player qualifies as homegrown. He joined at 18 in 2021, so he wouldn't be considered homegrown yet, according to the three-year rule before turning 21 at an English club. However, by 2024, he could qualify if he meets the loans and registration criteria. Since he spent time on loan at Sunderland, which counts, it seems he might indeed meet the homegrown requirements by then.Analyzing strategies and implications

I think it's important to approach this cautiously. Starting with Hannibal, he shows high energy, but his decision-making needs work. If Sevilla signs him, he might leave, but if not, another loan could be on the table; Amorim might utilize him as a pressing 8 against low blocks.

Regarding transfer strategies, INEOS aims for a sell-to-buy approach, focusing on wage cuts and asset management while being mindful of AFCON's impact on squad depth and planning for replacements. Amorim’s optimism seems strategic, intended to engage stakeholders and maintain balance, believing in his ability to develop current players rather than just replacing them.Exploring strategies and planning

I’m thinking about the team's pathways moving forward. If I keep Onana and Amad, I might loan or sell Hannibal while bringing in a right wingback and a left center-back, plus a backup goalkeeper for AFCON. If Onana is sold, then I'd need a sweeper-keeper and rebalance wages. If Amad goes due to an offer and AFCON conflict, I should look for a versatile right forward who excels at pressing.

For AFCON planning, it’s crucial to ensure goalkeeper cover, think about recall clauses, and implement heavy rotation. For right-sided offense, I wonder if players like Garnacho or Mount could fit in, or perhaps consider youth options like Forson or Shoretire, although I'm feeling uncertain about that.Planning player strategies

I'm thinking generically about using an academy winger or getting more minutes for Antony if he stays, or even having Bruno drift to right forward. Midfield depth is manageable during Hannibal's absence, and I could consider players like Mainoo, Mount, Bruno, or McTominay for coverage, plus possibly a new defensive midfielder. I also need to account for travel fatigue.

For metrics, I should track performance indicators like Amad's minutes at 0.5 xG+xA per 90, Onana's build-up error rate, and pressures won by Hannibal. In the end, I'll avoid heavy markdown and focus on clear headers for my conclusion while preparing polished analysis.