Joao Cancelo

[Gabriel]

Lol, yeah karen mentioned it. I'm more concerned about our fullbacks's crossing than their shooting tbf. If he keeps trying to shoot (and fail) instead of passing, I guess we'll just have to beat some tactical discipline into him.

Not a chance. It was getting to the stage where I wondered if he actually had some kind of rider in his contract: “Danilo is entitled to one long-range effort at any time and from any distance and angle during a game.”

 

[TonyM]

I prefer Danilo to Walker. Lots don’t.

I suspect that he’ll do very well at Juventus.

 

[Nascent Blues]

Harsh.

Now, whenever I read this word, I see Kompany miming it to Deeney.

 

[Zenmanc]

No chance. He won’t face Salah every week and has won every PL game he’s played in.

"No chance". So Cancelo... a player we're signing to replace Danilo... who we occasionally slotted in at LB... whom himself is capable at LB won't get a game at LB? I'd wager you're wrong... but I moved from England before the compulsive gambling trait could grab me.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Played on the left 3% of the time, so naturally some are already slotting him on that side over Zinchenko.

Him on the left with walker and Rodri centre half, zinchenko holding midfield Ederson just in front of him, Angelino left wing then fill in the gaps by drawing straws if the bluemoon tactical experts had their way.

Funniest thing is, bar Ederson all of those have been genuine suggestions from multiple people god forbid we actually play anybody in the position we bought them for.

 

[kun]

"No chance". So Cancelo... a player we're signing to replace Danilo... who we occasionally slotted in at LB... whom himself is capable at LB won't get a game at LB? I'd wager you're wrong... but I moved from England before the compulsive gambling trait could grab me.

We have 2 natural left backs plus Zinchenko, who is now first choice. Why would we play a RB there when we have fewer right backs than left backs?

FYI Cancelo as barely ever been used on the left. Far less than Danilo has.

 

[George Hannah]

We have 2 natural left backs plus Zinchenko, who is now first choice. Why would we play a RB there when we have fewer right backs than left backs? FYI Cancelo as barely ever been used on the left. Far less than Danilo has.

"João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo (born 27 May 1994) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Italian club Juventus and the Portugal national team. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a right winger or a left back. Regarded as a promising player in the media, Cancelo is mainly known for his speed, energy and offensive capabilties, as well as his technical skills, creativity and crossing ability. He is capable of playing as a full-back or winger on either flank, although he usually plays on the right."

Mendy isn't available for some time, Zinchenko is probably better than Angelino but Cancelo is arguably going to be better than either.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

"No chance". So Cancelo... a player we're signing to replace Danilo... who we occasionally slotted in at LB... whom himself is capable at LB won't get a game at LB? I'd wager you're wrong... but I moved from England before the compulsive gambling trait could grab me.

You said Cancelo would play LB in the next game (West Ham). There is literally no chance of that happening (barring injury to Zinchenko), which is why I said no chance. You explicitly said Cancelo comes straight in and plays left back at West Ham. I don’t think he will.

 

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What's happening/happened?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

What's happening/happened?

Cancelo to City, Danilo and €30m to Juve. Done deal according to practically everyone. Potentially finalised tomorrow.