7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

[uwe rosler 28]

Wilson-esbrand back off Coventry?

 

[Keeper!]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he was the reason Bernardo was lower mood about being here. He’s a little bitch.

Bernardo is now looking for new lodgings

 

[PragueBlue]

Ake has been class, I recon someone last minute comes in?

Doubt it. Ake, Gomez, Laporte will be the options. Not as if we are really playing with traditional FBs anyway.

 

[lastmanback]

Exactly why are we helping this wanker of a club

They are helping us. :-)

 

[Keeper!]

Understand the managers demands? Cancel over the last 2 years has been integral and fully happy to play wherever Pep wants him to, LB, RB, LWB, RWB, inside midfield - he hasn't moaned. This year he's been left out to dry. I actually don't blame Cancelo. The worry is Pep has also fell out with Laporte, Walker and Foden (Potentially Bernardo). That's 5 major players in our title winning teams. This is a HUGE transition and it makes sense that we're really struggling at the moment. Keep the faith though, sure the board and Pep have a plan!

RAG

 

[Akai]

wow .. out of nowhere!!

 

[Gundoggin]

Ake been brilliant this season and he can defend. Rumours obviously true about cancelo and he has been shite this season. No place for toxic cunts at City good riddance !!!

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Highly unlikely they will, they are tight bastards but at least we don't have him stinking the building out for a few months.

Yeah but why shaft ourselves we could of got someone to buy him even for 30mill to get rid of him.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Not arsed, he's been bobbins for ages. Also sends out a strong message to any other players who's bottom lip might be going. We definitely need to get someone in though, if not we are asking for trouble.

 

[bluesmith]

Wouldn't write us off signing a full back, we are hardly going to brief the press that we are desperate to sign someone - sure fire way of getting ripped off.

I imagine we'll be making enquiries and if we can get someone in on reasonable terms we will, if not we go with what we have.

 

[oakiecokie]

Very good business if the fee is as quoted.
Never seen a player regress so much over a short period which is a real pity as going forward the lad is very good but defensively he leaves a lot to be desired.
Have to go balls deep in the summer for a left back and a "proper one" and not one thats shoe horned in. ;)

 

[James Morgan]

He also had problems with Portugal and was dropped for Dalot who isn’t at his level when on form.

Dalot is the greatest fullback in history (second only to fatty mcshaw). He is untouchable, unstoppable and simply one of the greatest players I have ever been lucky enough to watch play. Another 10 men in red are also far superior to every one of our players.

Apparently they also have the best striker in the world too.

 

[chaddblue]

It’s a good job Ake has stepped up. I feel ‘safer’ with him at left back - pace, aggression and comfortable on the ball.

Perfect for almost any winger he comes up against really.

All well and good but we’re an injury to Ake away from being stuck with Gomez at left back

 

[King Jay]

What a joke.

 

[bluedan]

Mendy as cover for left back ?

 

[domalino]

Doubt it. Ake, Gomez, Laporte will be the options. Not as if we are really playing with traditional FBs anyway.

If Aké/Gomez doesn't work as a traditional LB, Pep will just do the 3 at the back, and he's got Dias, Stones, Akanji, Laporte, Aké and Walker to fill 3 places.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Unless you've got a much closer relationship to him than everyone else here, you don't know his personality. You see him play football for 90 minutes once or twice a week, that's not knowing him.

Pep knows his personality, and heavily implied after Friday's game he's the only player in the squad who wouldn't be happy for Aké.

He knows his personality, and he has sent him packing.

Pep wants him gone. You haven’t got a clue whether that’s to do with Cancelo’s personality or him making a couple of mistakes in big games.

I’ve no issue with the loan. My concern is with ensuring appropriate cover at left back.

This deal might also reflects City prioritising balancing the books over recent seasons and recovering from the £140mil loss during lockdown

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

Don’t know what is going on in the background but seemingly a very stupid decision. One of our best players on his day. No replacement either is a joke

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Super talented footballer but his head isn't in the right place for whatever reason. Probably best for all concerned that he moves on.

 

[oakiecokie]

Exactly why are we helping this wanker of a club

£61M says we`re not.