Oleks Zinchenko - 2018/19 Performances

[Dax777]

For the record, Zinchencko is a defender. He is classed as a defender now. On City's books, ion the practice field and the like.

The only place where he is not a defender is in the mind of fans. He is a youth Midfielder who'd probably play a majority of his senior career as a defender. Yes, a left back. Perhaps a few games at DM, and Cameos elsewhere.

But for all intent and purpose, he is in fact a defender. At least in Peps book he is. And that's good enough for me.

 

[lasereyes]

For the record, Zinchencko is a defender. He is classed as a defender now. On City's books, ion the practice field and the like.

The only place where he is not a defender is in the mind of fans. He is a youth Midfielder who'd probably play a majority of his senior career as a defender. Yes, a left back. Perhaps a few games at DM, and Cameos elsewhere.

But for all intent and purpose, he is in fact a defender. At least in Peps book he is. And that's good enough for me.

He honestly did not look like much of a defender when he was repeatedly left for dead by Robben.

 

[citytilllidie]

The only defenders in a Pep team would be the CH's and keeper. I also believe he'd like them to be just tall midfielders if he could get away with it

 

[Dax777]

He honestly did not look like much of a defender when he was repeatedly left for dead by Robben.

By Robben? Okay... Same Robben who has skinned all comers the last 7 years? That guy? Well, no wonder he gave Zee problrpr. Who'd have thunk it. :?

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

For the record, Zinchencko is a defender. He is classed as a defender now. On City's books, ion the practice field and the like.

The only place where he is not a defender is in the mind of fans. He is a youth Midfielder who'd probably play a majority of his senior career as a defender. Yes, a left back. Perhaps a few games at DM, and Cameos elsewhere.

But for all intent and purpose, he is in fact a defender. At least in Peps book he is. And that's good enough for me.

He played in midfield for half the game against liverpool

 

[domalino]

For the record, Zinchencko is a defender. He is classed as a defender now. On City's books, ion the practice field and the like

Yeah he's a defender...until he's not.

Starting 6 league games as a left back because the team has no one else to play there doesn't make you a defender for the rest of your career.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Yeah he's a defender...until he's not.

Starting 6 league games as a left back because the team has no one else to play there doesn't make you a defender for the rest of your career.

Exactly.What a strange comment.

 

[Dax777]

Yeah he's a defender...until he's not.

Starting 6 league games as a left back because the team has no one else to play there doesn't make you a defender for the rest of your career.

Yes, anyone can play any position. But for City right now, Zee is classed as a defender.

 

[remember arthur mann]

For the record, Zinchencko is a defender. He is classed as a defender now. On City's books, ion the practice field and the like.

The only place where he is not a defender is in the mind of fans. He is a youth Midfielder who'd probably play a majority of his senior career as a defender. Yes, a left back. Perhaps a few games at DM, and Cameos elsewhere.

But for all intent and purpose, he is in fact a defender. At least in Peps book he is. And that's good enough for me.

Why did Pep say, inside left is his true position ?

 

[Neville Kneville]

Yes, anyone can play any position. But for City right now, Zee is classed as a defender.

Not by Guardiola he isn't.

Pep is on record as saying he isn't a defender.

For the record.

 

[Dax777]

Not by Guardiola he isn't.

Pep is on record as saying he isn't a defender.

For the record.

You can check the teamst report sheet. 'For the record' of who's classed as what.

 

[Neville Kneville]

You can check the teamst report sheet. 'For the record' of who's classed as what.

I don't need to. The manager has clearly stated that Zinchenko is not a defender.

Why do you have to be such a twat ?

https://www.mancity.com/teams/first-team

 

[Dax777]

I don't need to. The manager has clearly stated that Zinchenko is not a defender.

Why do you have to be such a twat ?

https://www.mancity.com/teams/first-team

Ian Cheeseman (@IanCheeseman) Tweeted:
Tonight’s team sheet #ManCity https://t.co/5YwWHyLSZL


You probably should take up your 'Twat issues' with Pep. It's his team sheet not mine.

 

[pudge]

I don't need to. The manager has clearly stated that Zinchenko is not a defender.

Why do you have to be such a twat ?

https://www.mancity.com/teams/first-team

If we don't win the league this season, there'll never be a time when that kit is nice to look at.

 

[kaz7]

I see the americans are at it again,he is an AM not a defender,he is trying his best to fill in other position but he is not a defender,jeez pay attention

 

[BimboBob]

Team sheet or not he's not a fucking defender. He filled in as one last season because Pep asked him to, good for the team etc etc, but Pep has said himself, not a defender. NOT.

According to that sheet Sane is a forward. Just goes to show...

 

[domalino]

Ian Cheeseman (@IanCheeseman) Tweeted:
Tonight’s team sheet #ManCity https://t.co/5YwWHyLSZL


You probably should take up your 'Twat issues' with Pep. It's his team sheet not mine.

You think Pep prints out the teamsheet and designates each player as defender, midfielder or forward?

A teamsheet with a D next to Zinchenko's name doesn't trump Pep himself saying he is not a defender

 

[BimboBob]

You think Pep prints out the teamsheet and designates each player as defender, midfielder or forward?

A teamsheet with a D next to Zinchenko's name doesn't trump Pep himself saying he is not a defender

Looks like a generic list printed by the officials with who's picked denoted by a cross.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Zinchenko can play left back until he has to defend, he's okay against cannon fodder. Against a good team with a good Right winger, no chance. Pep mentioned this last season as well.

 

[lasereyes]

By Robben? Okay... Same Robben who has skinned all comers the last 7 years? That guy? Well, no wonder he gave Zee problrpr. Who'd have thunk it. :?

Yes the same Robben who is now 34 and well past his best.