Lol,by a fucking distance.Tosin will never make it here,too clumsy and doesn't read the game well enough.
This kid is showing whats required to make that leap.
Tosin has never looked good enough, unfortunately. I’m surprised he’s been at City this long, without trying to sound to harsh.
De Ligt is miles ahead of this kid at the moment, but he's also 2 years older and has 80+ professional games, has captained Ajax, played international football etc.
The season De Ligt was 17 was his break out year, and Garcia's 17 until January, so maybe he'll develop similarly quickly, but probably not as he won't get the consistent game time.
Laporte has some kind of a strain, so if he's not 100% I'd rather see Denayer play who's done well in pre season and we're trying to sell.A back 4 consisting of Bolton-Garcia-Laporte-Mendy against Bayern, please
Never seems to bother PuyolHe looks relatively short for a centre half,does anyone think his height may be an issue? Could it lead to a positional move?
Didn't Pep say Laporte was almost in perfect condition, but he didn't wanna risk him?Laporte has some kind of a strain, so if he's not 100% I'd rather see Denayer play who's done well in pre season and we're trying to sell.
Nah, positioning and leg strength are far more important.He looks relatively short for a centre half,does anyone think his height may be an issue? Could it lead to a positional move?
Didn't hear that, but I'd agree with that stance. He's the only senior centre half back in pre season training, pointless to risk him when Stones and Vinny will be so late back.Didn't Pep say Laporte was almost in perfect condition, but he didn't wanna risk him?
He is 182cm, and he will probably grow a little more. Already taller than KDB, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Walker, Mahrez etc.He looks relatively short for a centre half,does anyone think his height may be an issue? Could it lead to a positional move?
Nah, positioning and leg strength are far more important.
Puyol, Cannavaro, Baresi, Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore all under 6 foot.
Besides, he's only 17, could grow a bit yet.
He is 182cm, and he will probably grow a little more. Already taller than KDB, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Walker, Mahrez etc.
Tbf Cannavaro, Baresi and Puyol had ridiculous, abnormal jump and strength for their size. If you can compensate height by a good jump, being small becomes a huge asset.Nah, positioning and leg strength are far more important.
Puyol, Cannavaro, Baresi, Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore all under 6 foot.
Besides, he's only 17, could grow a bit yet.
That's why I said leg strength mate. Garcia had no problem competing aerially last night and against Dortmund and he can improve his leap by improving his leg strength. Which is something our conditioning coaches will be well aware of. Whatever leap he has now, they'll put 2 to 3 inches on it by the time he's 20. As well as improving his strength well beyond the amount it would naturally improve. He's got a centre halves brain, that much is obvious. Good footballer too. Wouldn't move him.Tbf Cannavaro, Baresi and Puyol had ridiculous, abnormal jump and strength for their size.