It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

Centurions said:
You can't honestly believe that Pep Guardiola plays anyone just because he's threatened to leave? And then continues to play him for the same reason?

Have you missed Stones injury record this season?
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Stones has sat on the bench a lot this season when fit. Undeservedly.

Like I said, I’d like to think not and I doubt that’s happened but it’s a strange decision for me. When Stones has proved he’s our best defender over the past couple of seasons.
 
skillman said:
Stones has sat on the bench a lot this season when fit. Undeservedly.

Like I said, I’d like to think not and I doubt that’s happened but it’s a strange decision for me. When Stones has proved he’s our best defender over the past couple of seasons.
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Like I said earlier, I just don't think Pep wants two right footed centrebacks if the leftback is also right footed. It limits passing options or at least the speed with which they find them. It's why a lot of the time Cancelo will push up or move inside and Laporte or Ake goes to cover out wide.

That's not so much of an option with Dias out there because his instinct will be to bring the ball back onto his right before playing the pass.
 
Phillips would be a bit of a strange one. I've never seen much there although I can't claim to be watching or analyzing too many Leeds or England games.

But, he's young-ish, helps with the homegrown quota, and does fill a position of need.

We need more depth, more Zinchenkos who are good locker room presences and reliable when called upon, but won't kick up a fuss if they're not starting every match. And those players can't be expensive. So if he can be that guy, Phillips does tick quite a few boxes.
 
Tugay One Cup said:
Like I said earlier, I just don't think Pep wants two right footed centrebacks if the leftback is also right footed. It limits passing options or at least the speed with which they find them. It's why a lot of the time Cancelo will push up or move inside and Laporte or Ake goes to cover out wide.

That's not so much of an option with Dias out there because his instinct will be to bring the ball back onto his right before playing the pass.
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Agreed. Pep has said that Laporte's left footed passing angles are important, so Stones is unfortunately competing with Dias. I think Stones is better than Dias in many ways (speed, heading etc), but arguably Dias's organisation of the defence balances that out.

I may be projecting, but I've also noticed that Laporte has become more passionate about his defensive actions this season. Stones absolutely bought into the Dias "defend at all costs" attitude, but Laporte always looked a little awkward with it - perhaps those two playing together so much this season is making a difference to Laporte too.
 
yankblue said:
Phillips would be a bit of a strange one. I've never seen much there although I can't claim to be watching or analyzing too many Leeds or England games.

But, he's young-ish, helps with the homegrown quota, and does fill a position of need.

We need more depth, more Zinchenkos who are good locker room presences and reliable when called upon, but won't kick up a fuss if they're not starting every match. And those players can't be expensive. So if he can be that guy, Phillips does tick quite a few boxes.
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Sounds like he's the new Fabian Delph then
 
bluenova said:
Agreed. Pep has said that Laporte's left footed passing angles are important, so Stones is unfortunately competing with Dias. I think Stones is better than Dias in many ways (speed, heading etc), but arguably Dias's organisation of the defence balances that out.

I may be projecting, but I've also noticed that Laporte has become more passionate about his defensive actions this season. Stones absolutely bought into the Dias "defend at all costs" attitude, but Laporte always looked a little awkward with it - perhaps those two playing together so much this season is making a difference to Laporte too.
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Always thought Cancelo was better at LB when he had natural left footed CB next to him
 
Lkzerinho said:
I'm not sure about this.

I think he is an Arsenal/Spurs level player. He's good but not great.

He's 26 years old and going on 27 next year, He hasn't had a good season this year.

It feels like it would be a Delph/Ake type signing, If he is content with being rotated and having to fight his way into the XI for big games, and it only costs 30M, why not. But as the main midfielder I would not like it.

But that can't be the only midfielder we bring in this summer.
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Thought this about Gaz Barry

What a signing he turned out to be
 
Phillips is a good cover, his strong and agile, not really a problem, will adapt quickly, would be smart business if they go down and he's available for £25-30m. But the club will be weary of his injury issues. That's the only stumbling block, in addition to any of the links being legit, I thought the rags desperately wanted him.
 
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