24 | Joško Gvardiol - 2023/24

[Middedon]

I did think it was odd he didn’t start today. I thought he’d rest Akanji today (as he said he was tired) and then not use Gvardiol for Arsenal (figured he’d want the more experienced group for that game). But maybe he figured with a newer midfield, to stick with the more established back line.

Every time he doesn’t start, it’s “100mill on the bench.” I don’t want that to become any more of a burden.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Game was made for him today,odd.

 

[Dax777]

Game was made for him today,odd.

Not so sure. He still gives the ball away too much for a City defender. I think the right 4 played today l. Perhaps Akanji could have played left and Akwle LCB to counteract the speed advantage on the left

 

[Middedon]

Not so sure. He still gives the ball away too much for a City defender. I think the right 4 played today l. Perhaps Akanji could have played left and Akwle LCB to counteract the speed advantage on the left

Although if he isn’t good enough for today, against arguably one of the worst teams in the league, when do you play him? Because the next run of games is not easy - does he sit out league games until Bournemouth?

His completed passes are about 89% so lower than the the others (range from 91-94%, except for Walker which is 87%), but not way off the mark.

 

[TrentGrisham]

His best performance and it wasn't even close. Borderline dominant on his side.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Hes going to be incredible here when hes played more in the middle, his passing is ridiculous.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Thought he was great tonight

 

[Gigant]

COLOSSAL PERFORMANCE.
What a player

 

[ninjamonkey]

That's how you do things against your old club. Colossus. Didn't put a foot wrong. Won't be long before he starts every single game he's fit. He'll be considered our best defender by the end of the season. Up there with the haaland signing for me in terms of buying the absolute best on the market and getting just that.

 

[Gigant]