6 | Nathan Ake - 2022/23

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If that were the case then he would have had more gametime already. Players like Akanji and and Ake are more mobile and very good and aggressive on 1v1's compared to a laporte or dias. Though with Ake now seemingly injured we may be have to utilise laporte anyways.

Using Laporte would be suicide against Madrid and Arsenal. Saka and Rodrygo would have a field day with him, and fact is Ake can pocket them with ease. I would rather we played Bernado on the LCM, dropping into LB position. I am afraid the injury to Ake can really throw a spurner into our TREBLE pursuits.

 

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Hopefully not...LaPorte against madrid is a scary proposition

Laporte against both Arsenal and Madrid is a scary propostion. I am sure SAKA and RODRYGO are licking their lips right now. All attacks are heading Laporte's way!

 

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IMO Laporte CANNOT start in the big matches like today.

I could not have said it better!

 

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let’s give Laporte a chance.

It is more like giving the opposition a chance to beat us. Arsenal and Madrid, SAKA and RODRYGO, having a field day when Laporte is playing LB

 

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Might sound a bit dramatic....but depending on severity his omission could be the difference between a treble and not.

Ake's injury has really thrown a spurn into the TREBLE. Lets see how Pep manages this. Perhaps play Bernado on the LCM/ dropping deep into LB position?

I am worried!!!

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Got my prayer mat out.

 

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Nathan seemed to say after the game he feels it’s not that bad, maybe a couple of wks rest, we have the best medical facilities in world football guys just chill out.

 

[aguero93:20]

Using Laporte would be suicide against Madrid and Arsenal. Saka and Rodrygo would have a field day with him, and fact is Ake can pocket them with ease. I would rather we played Bernado on the LCM, dropping into LB position. I am afraid the injury to Ake can really throw a spurner into our TREBLE pursuits.

Ake's injury has really thrown a spurn into the TREBLE. Lets see how Pep manages this. Perhaps play Bernado on the LCM/ dropping deep into LB position?

I am worried!!!

Why do you keep capitalising treble you fruit loop?

 

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Why do you keep capitalising treble you fruit loop?

Fruit loop?...Please behave!

 

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Fruit loop?...Please behave!

I agree, should of said Fruit Cake..

 

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I agree, should of said Fruit Cake..

Ok.

 

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Ok.

Back to Nathan Ake, we should be ok for maybe 2/3 wks if he’s out, and a return for the first leg against Madrid..

 

[wolviedinho]

It is more like giving the opposition a chance to beat us. Arsenal and Madrid, SAKA and RODRYGO, having a field day when Laporte is playing LB

What do you suggest? Bernie? Lewis? Phillips? Walker? Akanji?

Laporte will have to fill the gap.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

The disrespect for laporte is awful this is a guy who's had salah in his pocket at klanfield arguably our best defender and very good on the ball. Yes he lacks a bit of pace but do you really think pep will set us up so teams can exploit that?

 

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Back to Nathan Ake, we should be ok for maybe 2/3 wks if he’s out, and a return for the first leg against Madrid..

Hopefully so.

 

[aguero93:20]

The disrespect for laporte is awful this is a guy who's had salah in his pocket at klanfield arguably our best defender and very good on the ball. Yes he lacks a bit of pace but do you really think pep will set us up so teams can exploit that?

Laporte to mark Saka/Rodrygo and Bernardo to track back and give them a good boot occasionally to slow them down a bit.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Laporte to mark Saka/Rodrygo and Bernardo to track back and give them a good boot occasionally to slow them down a bit.

The trick is to stop the supply first and if that fails make sure they don't spin in behind. Our fans worry to much our squad is unreal all very good players and know what they need to do as does our manager and coaching team.

 

[M Gaudino]

The disrespect for laporte is awful this is a guy who's had salah in his pocket at klanfield arguably our best defender and very good on the ball. Yes he lacks a bit of pace but do you really think pep will set us up so teams can exploit that?

Ake isnt fast either its just good positioning and being able to turn quickly gets the blocks/headers/interceptions to avert danger.

A fully match sharp Laporte should be fine against most players - and sheffield united at wembley should be a decent tune up.

If we had to suffer an injury somewhere then defence is manageable with the quality on the bench.

 

[B\connellblue]

The disrespect for laporte is awful this is a guy who's had salah in his pocket at klanfield arguably our best defender and very good on the ball. Yes he lacks a bit of pace but do you really think pep will set us up so teams can exploit that?

Ake was been giving a right runaround first half last night too. Laporte is every bit as good a defender and has a better pass in him to boot. Not an issue really.

 

[B\connellblue]

Using Laporte would be suicide against Madrid and Arsenal. Saka and Rodrygo would have a field day with him, and fact is Ake can pocket them with ease. I would rather we played Bernado on the LCM, dropping into LB position. I am afraid the injury to Ake can really throw a spurner into our TREBLE pursuits.

You Dutch by any chance? Your love for Ake matched only by your hatred for Aymeric. Strange take on things.