Yes, Otamendi doesn't seem to respond well when under any sustained pressure which in most games we don't see with 70%+ possession. Sadly Vinny's injuries have taken their toll and he can no longer be considered an automatic starter so it looks as if we'll be back in the market for a CB, especially if Pep wants to use 3 at the back more widely next season.The old Otamendi is back. Time to see Stones and Laporte together.
exactly but some need a scapegoat.He has played 43 games this season, and has played well in 90% of the games. He's in bad form, he's not a bad player
Same as John then? Its the nature of the beast in that positionHe's had a great season imo, one of the players Pep has improved, but I worry he's turning into the new Richard Dunne, a good robust defender, but when he fucks up, it always leads to a goal....
I just feel Otamendi is so error prone, even in his best spells this season, i never felt comfortable when people ran at him. The fact is no other side have REALLY tested our defence apart from Liverpool. He had 3 shockers against the same team. Then against Utd he just compounded the problem by needlessly being pulled out of position and showing his flaws. I just don't think he's good enough to be honest, he's not got a cool head, hes's been bailed out by other players numerous times this year (which have saved him from intense backlash). Nobody bailed him out this time and it seems as though people are waking up and smelling the coffee. He's irrational, makes daft errors and will always continue to. He should be a squad player and no more next season.