I don’t know where to begin with this.He lacks the intelligence to be our main playmaker. I’m sorry, but if Cherki and Doku were complemented by someone with Odegaard’s brain and vision, we’d be unstoppable.
Don’t get me wrong; he’s having a good season compared to last year. Been productive in recent games and has definitely seen more involvement. But if City want to become the best team in Europe again, we’re still missing that profile who truly complements our front 3. It was obvious last night, not just in terms of creativity, but also in how we control matches.
We miss that intelligent central playmaker: KDB in his prime type, or a young Fabregas or Kroos. Someone who dictates rhythm. Foden has talent, but he doesn’t yet have the game IQ to control matches consistently or find space at the right moments.
Fans pretend he’s going through some physical issue or lacks desire. That’s not true. The real problem is his speed of thought and the execution passing and shooting, which just aren’t at the level the greats in that position have. Rodri coming back will help with control of course, you still need someone in that 10 role acting as a genuine creative hub.
He’s neither of both. Don’t get the comparisons regardless of his performanceYou have to question why this thread always fills up with posts about him not being the new David or KDB the second he has an average game. Hes just passed KDB on the blues scoring list. He doesn’t need to be Kev, he’s Phil Foden.
Odegaard?
I don’t know where to begin with this.
Absolute bollocks probably covers it.
Speed of thought is outstanding. Passing execution, same. He was the player of the year at 22.
KDB and David Silva were not at his level at his age.
You are entitled to your opinion but man its delusional.
What a player he was.3 braces in last 6 starts. Only forwards do that. He scores goals like fekin' Michel Platini...
That is staggering tbh. To be our 9th top scorer of all time ...is incredible for a midfield player in his mid 20s,Already 9th on the All Time Goal Scorers list (with a great chance of finishing 2nd) and If he plays in the next two games, then he'll be on 340 and halfway to Alan Oakes' All Time Appearances Record..
That's absolutely phenomenal especially as we still can't agree over his overall status or even his best position
That is staggering tbh. To be our 9th top scorer of all time ...is incredible for a midfield player in his mid 20s,
Wow.
It’s ridiculous, he had a normal game in midfield in a team that won 2-1 away at the Bernabeu but because he didn’t get 2 assists, score a screamer from 25 yards and nutmeg Jude Bellingham he’s gone back to being shit and not intelligent enough againYou have to question why this thread always fills up with posts about him not being the new David or KDB the second he has an average game. Hes just passed KDB on the blues scoring list. He doesn’t need to be Kev, he’s Phil Foden.
Can't cherki do the other stuff though...Fair enough, but think you’ve misunderstood my point. Nobody’s denying his ability or what he’s achieved at a young age; he’s clearly talented and having a good season.
My point is about profile, not ability. City’s attack with Cherki and Doku needs a different kind of No.10 to control games and link phases. Foden’s strengths are in ball-carrying, combination play and final third moments, not dictating tempo like KDB, prime David Silva or Sneijder did. Foden doesn't have the natural intelligence of these players
You can be world class and still not be the ideal profile for a specific role. That’s all I’m saying.
You have to question why this thread always fills up with posts about him not being the new David or KDB the second he has an average game. Hes just passed KDB on the blues scoring list. He doesn’t need to be Kev, he’s Phil Foden.
Exactly this. Our expectsations are high for Phil and I get that, come through the academy and all that but hes just scored 5 goals in 3 games. Hes going to have quieter games now and then.It’s ridiculous, he had a normal game in midfield in a team that won 2-1 away at the Bernabeu but because he didn’t get 2 assists, score a screamer from 25 yards and nutmeg Jude Bellingham he’s gone back to being shit and not intelligent enough again
Amazing stats for such an unintelligent and weak player ;)Already 9th on the All Time Goal Scorers list (with a great chance of finishing 2nd) and If he plays in the next two games, then he'll be on 340 and halfway to Alan Oakes' All Time Appearances Record..
That's absolutely phenomenal especially as we still can't agree over his overall status or even his best position
And didn’t he score there the other year, also?It’s ridiculous, he had a normal game in midfield in a team that won 2-1 away at the Bernabeu but because he didn’t get 2 assists, score a screamer from 25 yards and nutmeg Jude Bellingham he’s gone back to being shit and not intelligent enough again
That's right, because regardless of conflicting opinions, he's statistically already one of our greatest ever players, and even allowing for the extra competitions (when compared to previous "greats") he's already scored 67 league goals.Amazing stats for such an unintelligent and weak player ;)
How people can spout the shite they do in this thread when they see stats like that I honestly don’t know!!
He lacks the intelligence to be our main playmaker. I’m sorry, but if Cherki and Doku were complemented by someone with Odegaard’s brain and vision, we’d be unstoppable.
Don’t get me wrong; he’s having a good season compared to last year. Been productive in recent games and has definitely seen more involvement. But if City want to become the best team in Europe again, we’re still missing that profile who truly complements our front 3. It was obvious last night, not just in terms of creativity, but also in how we control matches.
We miss that intelligent central playmaker: KDB in his prime type, or a young Fabregas or Kroos. Someone who dictates rhythm. Foden has talent, but he doesn’t yet have the game IQ to control matches consistently or find space at the right moments.
Fans pretend he’s going through some physical issue or lacks desire. That’s not true. The real problem is his speed of thought and the execution passing and shooting, which just aren’t at the level the greats in that position have. Rodri coming back will help with control of course, you still need someone in that 10 role acting as a genuine creative hub.
Won 3 consecutive Ballon D'Ors. A great goal scoring AM with outrageous ball skills...What a player he was.
Still don't know why he got booked so early, then the ref let the more serious stuff slideWasn't the yellow card. He just had an off day. It happens. He'll be back against Palace.