Pep has said in the press conference that some players that went on loan could possibly stay at City. Roberts had a great season at Celtic, played well against City in the CL, if he impresses now during pre season I think he could stay at City. Would be a great option even if sign Sanchez, 6 players for the front 3 positions with 5 of them playing most of the games and Roberts playing less but still making an impact. If we win a few trophies and he plays 15-20 games I think it could possibly be more beneficial then a loan to Southampton for example.
Ease him in & see what he's got.
If he can't make an impression which means he is likely to have a future at City, & can only be a bit part player, sell him & bring through the next kid.
If he's good enough to start, play him regularly. Even if it upsets a 'star'.
I really think he can make it, if Pep thinks so too I don't see why he won't give him a chance. Yea he played in Scotland but he performed against the big clubs as well and is still very very young. He absolutely destroyed some Barca players last pre season.
Like you said ease him, if he can score against City in the CL then he can make something happen against West brom in the league.
Plus keeping him sends a message to all the other young loan players. Do well and if you've got the quality you'll get your chance at City.
He has something different & he also has a finish & a shot from distance.
Whether he can do that in the Prem, I have no idea. But if he can, we have a big player.
If he can't, we lose nothing by finding out. Just pick our moments to bring him on.
Problem being we need a left back think he may be used as an enabler in a move for BertrandHis finishing is all the more why he should be given a chance considering Pep always talks about the lack of goals.
To not mention his passing is also at a very high level. Don't know if his defense is up there but I'm sure he can learn and improve.
We have nothing to lose, hopefully Pep gives him a chance !
Problem being we need a left back think he may be used as an enabler in a move for Bertrand
If they are I hope we don't get sanchez thenLooks like he'll be the last to go out if he does. I suspect his future and the Sanhcez transfer are closely linked.
Looks like he'll be the last to go out if he does. I suspect his future and the Sanhcez transfer are closely linked.
How does picking our moments help develop a player, loan him again, but this time to a Brighton type team where he'll get some real experience and some proper game time as opposed to waiting on us to pick a moment like we've just done to kelechi.He has something different & he also has a finish & a shot from distance.
Whether he can do that in the Prem, I have no idea. But if he can, we have a big player.
If he can't, we lose nothing by finding out. Just pick our moments to bring him on.