Nicolas Otamendi - 2016/17 performances

[kaz7]

It was noticeable last night that he stayed on his feet and he didn't give any cheap freekicks away either

Uh oh. Otamendi pretty much made his name on sliding tackles. His highlight reel is full of it.

I think he will be brilliant when he stays on his feet,i like him a lot,good attitude

 

[pudge]

The time he spends on his arse is not "exaggerated", it's utterly shocking how often he goes to ground.

 

[Scaring Europe to Death]

Just for one moment I thought he'd conceded a penalty, late in the first half, when he misjudged the flight of a cross.
Otherwise, a decent game.

 

[chestervegasblue]

He did ok. His passing (or perhaps his passing decisions) needs to improve if he's going to cut it long term in Pep's team, though.

 

[ws01]

Pep on Otamendi sliding in during games: "I don’t like it when central defenders go down on the pitch."

Fuck I love Pep.

Just says and does the shit that needs to be said and done.

 

[ninjamonkey]

It was noticeable last night that he stayed on his feet and he didn't give any cheap freekicks away either

Recall him diving in needlessly once in the box making a very risky challenge that for a moment looked like a penalty but overall a drastic improvement on his usually horroe show. He's not an ideal fit for a Pep side by any means, i personally thought he'd be out the door as soon as Pep saw him in training but If Pep can stop him going to ground, aand can teach him something even remotely like a bit of positional sense he'll have his uses in this squad just as long as it is next to Stones or Kompany. Wouldn't be comfortable with him as the main ball player as his passing is horrendous.

 

[shevtheblue]

Don't think he's as bad as people think, his passing range IMO is good, but the sliding will have to end and Pep's already sounded that out. I wouldn't be surprised if he's dropped because of it, but I think him and Stones could be a decent partnership.

 

[bobom]

He did ok. His passing (or perhaps his passing decisions) needs to improve if he's going to cut it long term in Pep's team, though.

Yes, he had a good game, but in comparison to Stones his passing was a bit off sometimes.

 

[Happy Feet]

Cant see him surviving more than this season

 

[01cravend]

Must have hated Boateng then, always on his arse too