He is a 6.5/ 10 player most games for me. Saying that he is better than fucking Reijnders who is a 2/10 most games.Nothing recent about it. In my view he hasn’t bossed any game since signing, let alone the ones you reference.
I liked him at Porto and was intrigued when we signed him but imo he absolutely would not get in any of our Pep era midfields.
Nothing recent about it. In my view he hasn’t bossed any game since signing, let alone the ones you reference.
I liked him at Porto and was intrigued when we signed him but imo he absolutely would not get in any of our Pep era midfields.
he is a project player, are we ready to wait if he comes good ?Like the sound of Read at Feyernoord. Looks a top prospect and Nunes right now doesn't deserve to lose his spot but good to have competition there
he is a project player, are we ready to wait if he comes good ?
It doesn’t ignore how exceptional those midfields were. It does the opposite and it shows how far the standards have dropped.Neither would Tonali, Bruno G, Anderson or Rice. Our midfield during the peak Pep years was an unbelievably high bar. Comparing anyone coming in now to that standard ignores just how exceptional those midfield options were.
I also think it's harsh to take shots at Nico G. He’s been asked to step into the role of the best defensive midfielder in the world, in a side that’s less settled and more exposed than any Pep team he's played in before. That's not an easy task for anyone.
Statistically, Nico has actually been very impressive. He ranks high for interceptions, tackles, duels won and ball recoveries, and his passing accuracy under pressure is brilliant. He does a lot of the dirty work that allows the team to function, even if it doesn't always stand out.
It took Caicedo well over a season to find his feet at Chelsea and Declan Rice walked into a settled Arsenal structure. Nico G hasn't had that luxury.
If we'd signed him 3/4 seasons ago, into a dominant and well-oiled Pep side, he'd have settled far more easily I think. We've seen far less talented players - Zinchenko, Delph etc play key roles because the structure supported them to do so. Nico deserves some time to develop, he's only 23.
in a sense it could workI think we need a top level RB personally mate, who is the next question though! lol
in a sense it could work
Nunes as 1st choice and Read to get sub minutes and starting XI vs lower teams
Just had to check who Singo was. Thought it was a pear ;-)Singo or Vanderson would be good choices.
Stingo for me is perfect RB, has everything to succeed in PremSingo or Vanderson would be good choices.
plays for Galatasaray nowJust had to check who Singo was. Thought it was a pear ;-)
Rice has also only just started to justify his price tag after being moved from a 6 to an 8. People don't realise how hard it is to find and buy world class talent as good as you had before. Liverpool took 30 years to win a title arsenal 23 and counting rags have gone 10+ Chelsea still seem far away despite spending billions spurs was it 1960? Newcastle? These are the biggest clubs in the country!!!Neither would Tonali, Bruno G, Anderson or Rice. Our midfield during the peak Pep years was an unbelievably high bar. Comparing anyone coming in now to that standard ignores just how exceptional those midfield options were.
I also think it's harsh to take shots at Nico G. He’s been asked to step into the role of the best defensive midfielder in the world, in a side that’s less settled and more exposed than any Pep team he's played in before. That's not an easy task for anyone.
Statistically, Nico has actually been very impressive. He ranks high for interceptions, tackles, duels won and ball recoveries, and his passing accuracy under pressure is brilliant. He does a lot of the dirty work that allows the team to function, even if it doesn't always stand out.
It took Caicedo well over a season to find his feet at Chelsea and Declan Rice walked into a settled Arsenal structure. Nico G hasn't had that luxury.
If we'd signed him 3/4 seasons ago, into a dominant and well-oiled Pep side, he'd have settled far more easily I think. We've seen far less talented players - Zinchenko, Delph etc play key roles because the structure supported them to do so. Nico deserves some time to develop, he's only 23.
funnily enough the other day i was searching City's U21sI’d have hoped the academy boys would have been queuing up to play RB since Kyle walked out. Currently the easiest route into the side.
I just don't see it with Livramento, especially given the fees that were being thrown around in the summer. His injury record is also a concern, we've got enough defensive crocks as it is.We should go for Livramento or Vanderson in the Summer.
Never fancied him myself and his injury record makes him even more of a risk. I agree that the main attraction seems to be he’s home grown and he can play left or right.I just don't see it with Livramento, especially given the fees that were being thrown around in the summer. His injury record is also a concern, we've got enough defensive crocks as it is.
More posters seemed to want Livramento due to his homegrown status rather than anything to do with his ability. Given the signings of Semenyo and Guehi, hopefully we're in a better place with HG quota and can cast the right back net a little wider.
Never fancied him myself and his injury record makes him even more of a risk. I agree that the main attraction seems to be he’s home grown and he can play left or right.
Strange that Cancello fell out with Pep over lack of playing time, given the state we’re in now…
Not saying he should be here but we have gone from him and Walker to having no fullbacks which is perplexing.Get your point but feel that we are better off without Cancello at the club. Pep would definitely agree,
Not saying he should be here but we have gone from him and Walker to having no fullbacks which is perplexing.
Walker, Zinchenko and Cancelo was working very well on the pitch. I sometimes think that we might have managed the Pep/ Cancelo situation better but don't really know the full story.Not saying he should be here but we have gone from him and Walker to having no fullbacks which is perplexing.