Dreadzone
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Haha. Sorry (and to you Eli!) But don’t think I’ve been this excited about a player since Ali. X (a big one for you cus, I guess, you’re a Blue! ;0) )
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Riyad Mahrez
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SilverFox2
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I am still of the opinion that we rarely convert our chances into shots on target. If he shoots lets hope he at least gets his shots on target.With that in mind, do you think Mahrez could have a similar impact at City as Salah has had at Liverpool?
Sure we s scored a century of goals last season but it could or should have been many more.
yeah whatever !!
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Me too,cant believe some on here have doubts.This! You certainly won’t be laughed at by me. Agree with EVERYTHING you’ve said! (Think I might get laughed at now!)....
Welcome here x
While I don't know if this is true about Mahrez, it's definitely something good to have as I've often seen passes being played almost behind a player who's running forward forcing him to stop and turn back, or slow down too much, to get the ball. It absolutely annoys the hell out of me.One attribute that impresses me with Mahrez is his passing. Even when moving at speed or through traffic, he generally passes the ball into a position where the next player can move onto it without breaking stride or having to slow down. It might seem a small thing, but not all our players manage it, and we're a side where fractions of a second can see the space closed and the opportunity lost.
Since we went top of the league 15/16, we've basically faced teams putting 11 behind the ball constantly, other than against the top 6. Trust me, he's used to playing against packed defenses and the burden was usually all on him to create as well. With less on his shoulders and other attacking talent to free him a bit more space, I see no reason why his attacking numbers won't go up.
Very interesting post and with the talent he will have around him next season he could be sensational. For me, Mahrez is simply one of the most talented and gifted players I have ever seen in the PL.
Salah's season is probably a one off, but lets put it this way... I's be surprised if he didn't hit a combo of 30+ goals and assists.
That would surprise me.
He's not going to be starting every game, probably 1/2, and it'll like take him 6 months minimum to get to grips with Pep and the system, it's taken that long for nearly everyone else.
I'd expect a season more like Bernardo Silva's 17/18, starting off slowly, lots of bench appearances followed by growing into the side after Christmas.
kippaxneil
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That would surprise me.
He's not going to be starting every game, probably 1/2, and it'll like take him 6 months minimum to get to grips with Pep and the system, it's taken that long for nearly everyone else.
I'd expect a season more like Bernardo Silva's 17/18, starting off slowly, lots of bench appearances followed by growing into the side after Christmas.
Really? I think he'll have an immediate impact. He knows the Premier League and he knows how to win it.
I like Bernado Silva and as good as he is, he's always struck me as a second season player with having no previous experience of this league.
Both should feature well next season.
meeesh
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That would surprise me.
He's not going to be starting every game, probably 1/2, and it'll like take him 6 months minimum to get to grips with Pep and the system, it's taken that long for nearly everyone else.
I'd expect a season more like Bernardo Silva's 17/18, starting off slowly, lots of bench appearances followed by growing into the side after Christmas.
6 months my arse,established Prem League player,also title winner,no way can you compare him to someone who has come in from another country/league with taking time to adapt,like Bernardo (as per your example),irrelevant of Pep's style,he will fit like a glove,hence why he wants him
The problem here is there are 1 or 2 of the fans,and on here favourite players, who are gonna find themselves on the bench,which will make this place unbearable if things go bad,which they won't of course.
If he's coming in for 60m he be starting more games than not,we wanted him in January......to sit on the bench ??? Yea ok
You come across as though you are the voice of reason and have more understanding at times,but truth is you spout utter shite at times as well
meeesh
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Really? I think he'll have an immediate impact. He knows the Premier League and he knows how to win it.
I like Bernado Silva and as good as he is, he's always struck me as a second season player with having no previous experience of this league.
Both should feature well next season.
Exactly
6 months my arse,established Prem League player,also title winner,no way can you compare him to someone who has come in from another country/league with taking time to adapt,like Bernardo (as per your example),irrelevant of Pep's style,he will fit like a glove,hence why he wants him
The problem here is there are 1 or 2 of the fans,and on here favourite players, who are gonna find themselves on the bench,which will make this place unbearable if things go bad,which they won't of course.
If he's coming in for 60m he be starting more games than not,we wanted him in January......to sit on the bench ??? Yea ok
You come across as though you are the voice of reason and have more understanding at times,but truth is you spout utter shite at times as well
Really? I think he'll have an immediate impact. He knows the Premier League and he knows how to win it.
I like Bernado Silva and as good as he is, he's always struck me as a second season player with having no previous experience of this league.
Both should feature well next season.
He's not getting used to the premier league, he's getting used to a completely different set of tactics, instructions, teammates, a new role within the team.
How long did it take Otamendi to get playing his best under Pep? Aguero? Sterling? Even KDB said it took a long time for everything Pep was telling him to sink in. They didn't have to get used to the league, they'd been here for longer than Mahrez, Aguero was already a premier league winner, did that stop him from having trouble adapting? No.
It's not about favourites playing or not, it'll be a meritocracy, but anyone thinking Mahrez will waltz into the starting XI and start nearly every game like KDB/Silva/Walker/Fernandinho did last season is completely kidding themselves in my opinion. Attacking in this City side is a very precisely orchestrated operation, a lot of it revolves around knowing the runs and passes your teammates are going to make as well, so it'd be jaw dropping if he slid in seamlessly. It'll take time for him like it did everyone else.
You come across as though you are the voice of reason and have more understanding at times,but truth is you spout utter shite at times as well
If you really want to resort to personal attacks, we can, but I'm not sure why you'd feel the need, especially considering how the last time you complained about me was when in the Sterling thread when you said, what was it again? Oh yeah -
he's gonna be the biggest money flop since Steve Daley at our club,mark my words
I'm sick to death of people defending him so much,when he fails to deliver when given a chance,I'll answer the question what you have asked the defence gang...We'd get about 25m if he was to go tomorrow,that is because he gets in the England squad,Everton,Southampton in this country would be only the top teams that would take him though,as long as it was paid in installments/performance related,fuck me we would owe them !
always flatters to deceive,the only thing Liverpool got wrong was that they thought they had a better replacement with Ibe,and that fell flat,but they certainly had the last laugh in selling him to us
How'd that prediction work out for you?
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NQCitizen
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For the underwhelmed:
Who in our side now has better technique than Mahrez?
Who in our side now has better technique than Mahrez?
PannickAtTheDisco
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For the underwhelmed:
Who in our side now has better technique than Mahrez?
Bernardo.
Churchlawtonblue
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Bernardo.
Merlin and KDB also.
Gabriel
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I wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes the leagues best player in our side/
Hard to measure. You're not for one moment suggesting he might win POTY again, are you?
Alas, there is apparently one insurmountable obstacle that will prevent that from happening ...
Gabriel
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Because of the World Cup and the need to rotate Sane/Sterling/Bernardo after it, I suspect Mahrez will start the season as a mainstay of the team, subject to form and injury. Same at the back with Laporte.
In terms of adapting to our system, his greatest challenge will be keeping the ball moving and ensuring that he doesn't hold on to it for longer than is necessary. With Leicester and Algeria he has had carte blanche to keep the ball and create the space and opportunities, but with us, it is the continual movement of the ball that creates the space and opportunities. Finding the appropriate balance will take him time, but intelligent players can do that. Many players have it in their feet, but we only buy players who have it in their feet and between their ears. :-)
In terms of adapting to our system, his greatest challenge will be keeping the ball moving and ensuring that he doesn't hold on to it for longer than is necessary. With Leicester and Algeria he has had carte blanche to keep the ball and create the space and opportunities, but with us, it is the continual movement of the ball that creates the space and opportunities. Finding the appropriate balance will take him time, but intelligent players can do that. Many players have it in their feet, but we only buy players who have it in their feet and between their ears. :-)
To be fair Pep gives the same freedom in the final 3rd as long as the final pass is given to the one in the best positionBecause of the World Cup and the need to rotate Sane/Sterling/Bernardo after it, I suspect Mahrez will start the season as a mainstay of the team, subject to form and injury. Same at the back with Laporte.
In terms of adapting to our system, his greatest challenge will be keeping the ball moving and ensuring that he doesn't hold on to it for longer than is necessary. With Leicester and Algeria he has had carte blanche to keep the ball and create the space and opportunities, but with us, it is the continual movement of the ball that creates the space and opportunities. Finding the appropriate balance will take him time, but intelligent players can do that. Many players have it in their feet, but we only buy players who have it in their feet and between their ears. :-)
BlueMoonRisin’
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If he's not signed by the end of today I'm gonna fuck off and become a rag.
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If he's not signed by the end of today I'm gonna fuck off and become a rag.
You must first pass the test.
Liverpool (your most hated adversary) Is playing City(Noisy yet plucky upstarts)In the Champions League semi final who do you support?
meeesh
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He's not getting used to the premier league, he's getting used to a completely different set of tactics, instructions, teammates, a new role within the team.
How long did it take Otamendi to get playing his best under Pep? Aguero? Sterling? Even KDB said it took a long time for everything Pep was telling him to sink in. They didn't have to get used to the league, they'd been here for longer than Mahrez, Aguero was already a premier league winner, did that stop him from having trouble adapting? No.
It's not about favourites playing or not, it'll be a meritocracy, but anyone thinking Mahrez will waltz into the starting XI and start nearly every game like KDB/Silva/Walker/Fernandinho did last season is completely kidding themselves in my opinion. Attacking in this City side is a very precisely orchestrated operation, a lot of it revolves around knowing the runs and passes your teammates are going to make as well, so it'd be jaw dropping if he slid in seamlessly. It'll take time for him like it did everyone else.
If you really want to resort to personal attacks, we can, but I'm not sure why you'd feel the need, especially considering how the last time you complained about me was when in the Sterling thread when you said, what was it again? Oh yeah -
How'd that prediction work out for you?
Bit ironic you bring Sterling into the equation,as he will be the one earmarked for the bench as well I'm afraid to upset you
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