Alexis Sanchez

[GX Blue]

My hope is that Pep has a different role for him in mind. Maybe a deep midfield role which could use his passing and industry?

Not sure his passing is that great really. He does give it away a lot.
He does try things though and makes things happen doesn't he. He definitely will bring something different to us though.
I see him rotating with Sane and Sterling, not Jesus and Kun as people seem to think.

 

[blueinsa]

My hope is that Pep has a different role for him in mind. Maybe a deep midfield role which could use his passing and industry?

Marvin dont get your hopes up.

Not a chance he plays in a deep midfield role.

 

[Benarbia’s Backheel]

His passing/ball retention is really not very good. I think finishing is his best asset, but this forum will implode if he comes and people realise that he's not nearly as good on the ball as Silva or KDB.

He’d be the best dribbler in our squad, but yes you’re right, his passing has always looked poor to me

 

[Marvin]

You could be on to something there as he looked knackered last night doing the high press striker role and was only on for 30 mins.

In the league game against Chelsea he was exhausted by half time. Ran himself into the ground. I don't accept all these comments from blues who think he's playing way below potential. He's giving everything as he always does. That is one of the aspects to his game that I used to love so much: every game was a Cup Final for him.

 

[Mid Wales blue]

There's no virgins in Lancaster mate.

That’s why there was no nativity play in Lancaster, they couldn’t find a virgin and as for the 3 wisemen!

 

[Marvin]

Marvin dont get your hopes up.

Not a chance he plays in a deep midfield role.

i am expecting him to play as a centre forward, but hoping Pep has some leftfield plan for him. He does have a lot of outstanding attributes .

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Hopefully....



Willing to hijack Brazilian winger/forward Malcom's possible move to Tottenham, Arsenal management, according to latest rumours, are meeting Bordeaux rising star's entourage today. Turning 21 next February 26, the player might be still signed over this winter, on an about 45 million euros exit fee.

 

[blueparrot]

i am expecting him to play as a centre forward, but hoping Pep has some leftfield plan for him. He does have a lot of outstanding attributes .

He's not a centre forward either. He can play there needs be but it won't be his primary position. He'll join Sane and Sterling in the 3 of them sharing the 2 wide forward positions.

 

[Marvin]

He’d be the best dribbler in our squad, but yes you’re right, his passing has always looked poor to me

Alexis loses the ball 9 times out of 10 when he dribbles which is why Pep either has to play him as an out and out striker or play him deeper and use his passing range.

He'll last 5 mins as a wide forward. It's how he plays now at Arsenal but it's a disaster. He just loses the ball continually for Arsenal and holds their play up. That would drive Pep mad, but he must see a role for him. I hope Pep is being blinded here by his love for his former player.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

Sounds legit.

Just for clarity I was just talking about the Bristol game Sterlings lack of movement and the need for Sanchez , so it's not to be confused with the Jonny Evans or any other defender we may be after.
The message I received although slightly cryptic was it's happening and it was happening as we speak

 

[Marvin]

He's not a centre forward either. He can play there needs be but it won't be his primary position. He'll join Sane and Sterling in the 3 of them sharing the 2 wide forward positions.

Well in that case he wont last 5 mins and it will be a disaster. have you seen him in that role for Arsenal? Don't tell me that it will be much better under Pep because he will be happy.

 

[CityForever45]

Many doubts about this signing honestly, will cost a lot of money and in my eyes he’s no better than Sané or Sterling, we should look for someone cheaper and younger.

 

[CityDreamer]

James is an old toilet fan and not very much liked what i know. Here's his take on this matter.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Maks Cardenas....

Me: What do you think of @Alexis_Sanchez ? De Bruyne: "Great player... when he comes he will add something to the Team"

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Many doubts about this signing honestly, will cost a lot of money and in my eyes he’s no better than Sané or Sterling, we should look for someone cheaper and younger.

Someone cheaper than £30m who’s better than Sanchez? No chance. I think some people seem to forget how good he is when he’s in form.

 

[waspish]

Rather get him after the Liverpool game we lose that and it’s the jinx of Sanchez signing we lose and get him next week big lift for us

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I too get the impression he is coming to fill in for sane and put him under pressure for his place, Sterling too.

He also gives us an option to replace kun if needed. I quite like that we have an interchangeable forward line, gives us flexibility.

But I do hope Sanchez stops moaning at his team m8s and telling them where to pass and run, it's a team game with city, its not just about Sanchez.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

Someone cheaper than £30m who’s better than Sanchez? No chance. I think some people seem to forget how good he is when he’s in form.

Possibly the difference between an extra cup he's absolute quality

 

[MarsLlama]

Many doubts about this signing honestly, will cost a lot of money and in my eyes he’s no better than Sané or Sterling, we should look for someone cheaper and younger.

He's miles ahead of Sané right now.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Possibly the difference between an extra cup he's absolute quality

Can’t believe some people can’t see it. He’s been one of the best in the league for several years apart from five months of this season.