Sure but also I think it’s all up to the player as City seems to not push him out. He could get loads of game time all over the midfield if needed, more than at fullback.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko | Joins Arsenal for £30m
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Zin was comfortably the best player on the pitch in a crucial game against decent opposition. Everything good Ulkraine did went through him.
He could easily be used as a squad player in the Rodri holding role and is quite clearly a far more technically gifted player than Kalvin Phillips could ever dream of being.
Question is wether Zin wants to play every game as he’d be a starter at most PL teams.
If he does decide to move on then we should be getting an absolute minimum of 35-40 million.
He could easily be used as a squad player in the Rodri holding role and is quite clearly a far more technically gifted player than Kalvin Phillips could ever dream of being.
Question is wether Zin wants to play every game as he’d be a starter at most PL teams.
If he does decide to move on then we should be getting an absolute minimum of 35-40 million.
He usually shines when he plays as a midfielder which should’ve caught peps eyeZinchenko MOTM. Easily. And hardly ever loses the ball.
I understand why some on here immediately want to see him in midfield. But as a LB he is more a midfield player with a lot of freedom rather than in the centre of midfield. In my opinion he is still the best LB we have although Cancelo deserved to play there. But Zinchenko let the left side tick. As he did the Ukraine team tonight
Pep should not let him go unless the player wants to and we get decent money for him. I doubt Zinchenko himself wants to go.
But we need a replacement for Mendy.
Why are people comparing Zinchenko to Phillips? Two different players with two different jobs in a City team.Zin was comfortably the best player on the pitch in a crucial game against decent opposition. Everything good Ulkraine did went through him.
He could comfortably be used as a squad player in the Rodri holding role and is quite clearly a far more technically gifted player than Kalvin Phillips could ever dream of being.
Question is wether Zin wants to play every game as he’d be a starter at most PL teams.
If he does decide to move on then we should be getting an absolute minimum of 35-40 million.
Zinny can’t and won’t play a 6. Phillips will rarely be used as an 8
The key bit is Pep and Zin could do a job in Phillips role.Why are people comparing Zinchenko to Phillips? Two different players with two different jobs in a City team.
Zinny can’t and won’t play a 6. Phillips will rarely be used as an 8
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Keep him at LB. Double pivot with Phillps in the cup. Everyones happy.
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How do you know he can’t and won’t play as a 6 ? He’s easily got the attributes to play there.Why are people comparing Zinchenko to Phillips? Two different players with two different jobs in a City team.
Zinny can’t and won’t play a 6. Phillips will rarely be used as an 8
Highly doubt he could as a lone dm. Again, just like with putting him at lb we move him away from his natural position... he’s creative, not destructive and we’ve also seen his defensive level isn’t that highThe key bit is Pep and Zin could do a job in Phillips role.
Fairly below average 1v1. Defensive stats are meh. Short. More a fit at 8 than 6, hence City are going for a dm signing. Or they would’ve tried him there.imoHow do you know he can’t and won’t play as a 6 ? He’s easily got the attributes to play there.
Phillips' defensive qualities are better than Zin's but aren't that great eitherHighly doubt he could as a lone dm. Again, just like with putting him at lb we move him away from his natural position... he’s creative, not destructive and we’ve also seen his defensive level isn’t that high
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I forgot Leeds defensive record has been great when Phillips has played.Highly doubt he could as a lone dm. Again, just like with putting him at lb we move him away from his natural position... he’s creative, not destructive and we’ve also seen his defensive level isn’t that high
Zin would shit all over Phillips as a lone holding mid.
False. As there are no evidence for that claim. Next.I forgot Leeds defensive record has been great when Phillips has played.
Zin would shit all over Phillips as a lone holding mid.
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That game tonight would have put another £15m on the asking price!Zin was comfortably the best player on the pitch in a crucial game against decent opposition. Everything good Ulkraine did went through him.
He could easily be used as a squad player in the Rodri holding role and is quite clearly a far more technically gifted player than Kalvin Phillips could ever dream of being.
Question is wether Zin wants to play every game as he’d be a starter at most PL teams.
If he does decide to move on then we should be getting an absolute minimum of 35-40 million.
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He's never played a lone 6 in his life, thats why Pep aint playing him there.How do you know he can’t and won’t play as a 6 ? He’s easily got the attributes to play there.
Simple question: why would City go for Phillips if he “wasn’t so great” and not just play Zinny there who’s NEVER played as a alone dm?Phillips' defensive qualities are better than Zin's but aren't that great either
Zinny is creative, why waste that?
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In a Pep team where keeping the ball is key there is very clear evidence for that claim.False. As there are no evidence for that claim. Next.
If you can’t see that Zin is far better technically and at ball retention that Phillips then i am afraid I give up.
Your opinions on Diaz two summers ago disqualify you from adult conversations.How do you know he can’t and won’t play as a 6 ? He’s easily got the attributes to play there.
I tend to agree. I love him as a player but I just don't think he has the physical tools to play as a 6.Fairly below average 1v1. Defensive stats are meh. Short. More a fit at 8 than 6, hence City are going for a dm signing. Or they would’ve tried him there.imo
He showed tonight why he is such a good option for us at left back and would be such a shame to lose him. Always so comfortable on the ball, able to pass forward and use the ball, never loses it and an absolute leader on the pitch and off it.Zinchenko MOTM. Easily. And hardly ever loses the ball.
I understand why some on here immediately want to see him in midfield. But as a LB he is more a midfield player with a lot of freedom rather than in the centre of midfield. In my opinion he is still the best LB we have although Cancelo deserved to play there. But Zinchenko let the left side tick. As he did the Ukraine team tonight
Pep should not let him go unless the player wants to and we get decent money for him. I doubt Zinchenko himself wants to go.
But we need a replacement for Mendy.
Bottom line is he’s a cracking option at left back for us and I really hope he stays.
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