Martín Zubimendi

That said, I will go on record as saying I prefer Ricci to Zubimendi or Ederson from Atalanta,,,
 
JewelZee said:
By the time Rodri comes back KDB will be 34 and might not even be here. Gundo will be close to 35 and absolutely not a better option than Zubimendi. Kova and Bernardo will both be 31 and heading into their last contracted years if they are even still here. What are you on about? Ya shouldn't be so aggressive if you're making a dusty point...just sayin'...
Click to expand...
Zubimendi is nothing like KDB , Bernardo, or Gundogan and they will need replacing but not but doubt it's by Zubimendi who be a great Rodri back up or even replacement but not sure he'd want that.
 
blueparrot said:
Zubimendi is nothing like KDB , Bernardo, or Gundogan and they will need replacing but not but doubt it's by Zubimendi who be a great Rodri back up or even replacement but not sure he'd want that.
Click to expand...
Who said he's like any of them? The original post by DATOIA had him in a double pivot with Rodri playing behind Foden. Zubimendi in that role is a better option come 2025-26. Ya have to read through the thread if ya want the proper context of what's being said...
 
JewelZee said:
Who said he's like any of them? The original post by DATOIA had him in a double pivot with Rodri playing behind Foden. Zubimendi in that role is a better option come 2025-26. Ya have to read through the thread if ya want the proper context of what's being said...
Click to expand...
No I don't to give my opinion that I doubt we'd buy him. what other opinions are,are their opinions. Mine is my opinion, and that is he won't replace any of our midfielders that need replacing.
 
blueparrot said:
I'm happy for Pep to think otherwise, but that's why I doubt Zubimendi is the player for us. Can't see him playing alongside Rodri, and also can't see him wanting to be Rodri's back up ,he has that problem with Spain. I agree with your post just don't think Zubimendi is the right player.
Click to expand...
It’s difficult. It’s like having Haaland why would anyone want to be a back up to him, Alvarez left because of that.
 
I think people are sleeping on Rodri playing ever so slightly further forward if paired with a player like this. Look at how many times he gets big goals in big games, almost like Gundo he has the sense of where to be.
 
blueparrot said:
Zubimendi is nothing like KDB , Bernardo, or Gundogan and they will need replacing but not but doubt it's by Zubimendi who be a great Rodri back up or even replacement but not sure he'd want that.
Click to expand...
Who said he's like any of them? The original post by DATOIA had him playing in a double pivot with Rodri behind Foden. He would be a better option in that type of set up in 2025-26.
 
blueparrot said:
No I don't to give my opinion that I doubt we'd buy him. what other opinions are,are their opinions. Mine is my opinion, and that is he won't replace any of our midfielders that need replacing.
Click to expand...
So basically you're just posting an opinion independent of what DATOIA posted and what I agreed with? If you're saying you don't fancy Zubimendi to come in as Gundo, KDB, and Bernardo phase out, fair enough. If you're saying Zubimendi would not excel in a double pivot with Rodri then I'll just disagree.
 
What is patently obvious is that KDB, Gundo and Kova are not spring chickens and will all need replacing in the not too distant future. They are a century old between the 3 of them! Throw in Bernardo and it becomes eye watering how much we are about to lose and the quality they bring!

If you add a Rodri with an ACL (out for at least a year and who knows how he is when he returns), we need a minimum €250-300M midfield rebuild.

Now, we may have a few players in the squad that will progress, and another one or two with prospects, but the urgency is clear.

TBH, I think Txiki and Pep should stay for
2 more seasons at least to oversee this transition, which might also see Ederson, Rodri & Haaland leave, because that’s basically the whole fucking starting line up, bar a few notable exceptions.

Throw in that Stones is not young and Ake is not young, and you really do have a starting line-up that might not be here in 24-36 months!!

If Zubimendi is the first piece of that puzzle, I’m all ears, but I’m not convinced the player is that interested, and City are rarely “Johnny Come Lately” to big signings they’re interested in.

I’m expecting a S.American player or two to be brought into midfield. They have bite & fight and don’t usually cost a fortune. That said, they need to have the requisite skill set to fit into this squad!
 
eastmanc said:
It would be great if City could persuade him to come but would he sit on the bench after Rodri comes back, that's the million dollar question.
Click to expand...
Why would he sit on the bench? Rodri has been saying for ages that he plays too much. They can rotate and also play together as he’d go ahead of Kovačić Gündoğan Lewis Stones in central midfield.
 
M23 Citizen said:
Why would he sit on the bench? Rodri has been saying for ages that he plays too much. They can rotate and also play together as he’d go ahead of Kovačić Gündoğan Lewis Stones in central midfield.
Click to expand...
I'm not sure as playing them together would be a change in playing style for City.
 
JewelZee said:
Who said he's like any of them? The original post by DATOIA had him playing in a double pivot with Rodri behind Foden. He would be a better option in that type of set up in 2025-26.
Click to expand...
Rodri is much more than a pivot as well.

He had more assists than Foden in the PL last season and scores goals.
 
JewelZee said:
By the time Rodri comes back KDB will be 34 and might not even be here. Gundo will be close to 35 and absolutely not a better option than Zubimendi. Kova and Bernardo will both be 31 and heading into their last contracted years if they are even still here. What are you on about? Ya shouldn't be so aggressive if you're making a dusty point...just sayin'...
Click to expand...
So in 9-12 months time... a player who has scored 8 senior goals in his career (with none for Spain at any level) and about 6 assists, is better than the legends listed above?

You should probably wipe the dust off your short memory. The above options will still be ahead of him.

Regardless, he wouldn't play if Rodri is in the team as he's also a CDM. When have we played with two CDMs ever?
 
I doubt we will get a key player like Zubamendi easily especially in january transfer window.

The biggest obstacle on whether Zubamendi want to move or not, doesn't matter jack shit we throw as much money to Sociedad if the player in question doesn't want to go.
 
Kamaro011 said:
I doubt we will get a key player like Zubamendi easily especially in january transfer window.

The biggest obstacle on whether Zubamendi want to move or not, doesn't matter jack shit we throw as much money to Sociedad if the player in question doesn't want to go.
Click to expand...
If Pep calls not many can say no.
 
What everybody seems to forget is the sheer amount of games we are playing in the years to come, so Zubimendi actually would be a great addition to the squad, regardless whether Rodri is fit or not. He could easily start many games against "weaker" teams and we could keep Rodri fit for the bigger teams. Especially with the World Cup and the Club World Cup coming up. I do see Rico in the inverted fullback role for years to come and dont think Gundo can play the role like he used to a couple of years back. We´ll also have to see how Nunes and O´reilly will develop, im hopeful for Nunes as his performances this year have been pretty good. And dont forget we also used to play with both Ferna and Rodri as a double Pivot for some time. And for Zubimendi: i do think he could be interested in a move in the winter if sociedad keep on playing like they are atm, just depends wheter or not he would hep out his boyhood club in a season when things arent really going well for them... that is if Pep & Co think hes worth it.
 
Otamendi's Beard said:
So in 9-12 months time... a player who has scored 8 senior goals in his career (with none for Spain at any level) and about 6 assists, is better than the legends listed above?

You should probably wipe the dust off your short memory. The above options will still be ahead of him.

Regardless, he wouldn't play if Rodri is in the team as he's also a CDM. When have we played with two CDMs ever?
Click to expand...
I'll trust my own opinion every day of the week and twice on Sunday when it comes to football. You believe whatever you want...
We need young legs in the midfield whether it be Zubimendi, Ricci, Wharton, Varela...this isn't an over 30 "legends" league...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top