How good can Iheanacho get?

He must have a better minutes per goal ratio than Aguero? If not, it's very close. That says it all really. 19 years of age and needs less time to get a goal than the greatest striker we've ever had (admittedly over a smaller number of games!)
 
Ric said:
He's a fabulous talent. It's a matter of when, not if, he becomes part of our regular starting XI.
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The guy is the real deal. I think the issue isn't when or if, but rather how, he becomes part of our starting eleven. Yaya saw the end of his City career today.
 
I'm interested to find out if his energy levels and lightning quick poacher goals are because he's currently so eager to impress. Play him enough to keep him hungry for the time being, and maybe these attributes become part of his game permanently. A prolonged spell could bring him on in leaps and bounds - a poor spell could dent his confidence. There's a balance, and you should have faith in your guys finding it, rather than moaning if he doesn't start. Not that anyone moans on here.
 
domalino said:
I don't really want to put expectations on how good he can be, just enjoy he ride.

But his all round game is simply incredible. Physically he's strong, fast and 6ft.

He played a lot of his youth football as a 10 so his passing and vision is incredible - the ball when he put Navas through on goal today was great.

And most importantly he has the incredibly cool head and fast reactions.

His goal today, and the Crystal Palace goal - he had no right to score those! There were defenders and the goalkeeper closer to the ball but he's so fast and anticipates it, and picks up the goal.

And he's only 19. Absolutely incredible really.
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Incredible
 
His first goal shown immaculate poachers instinct. Further from the ball which was loose than two Villa defenders he reacted like a terrier snatching a pork chop. His penalty was consummately put away with supreme nonchalance and his third, did everyone else notice the last ten yards of his run he didn't even look at the ball, he was evaluating where he was going to put it in the net. We have some player here blues and at his age it belies belief how much composure, wisdom and confidence he displays.
 
Put it this way he's years ahead compared to the lads his age at city at the moment. He's the only youngster I expect to make a name for himself and the way he is progressing is what the other young lads should be aiming for at his age.
 
Otamendi's Beard said:
Not sure I agree with the Eto'o shouts tbh, even though Iheanacho can reach/surpass the same level.

Eto'o was more about electric pace and playing on the shoulder of the last defender, and didn't have a well rounded game until later in his career.

Iheanacho can play on the shoulder, but seems to enjoy dropping deep and play making too.

He's got it all and I'm not sure who you could really compare him too.
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Neville Kneville said:
Pele.
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I'm assuming that with your dry sense of humour that you're being serious Nev and if so I don't think it's a bad shout. Of course good as he is there's a long way to go before he can be looked upon that way but it's certainly something to aspire to and another name I'll throw out there is Ruud Gullit.
This is not a matter of us getting carried away and saying "we've got the new Pele/Gullit/whoever" it's about this lad having the talent, physique, intelligence and self discipline to make those steps to being a wonderful asset to us.
 
The kid has got it no doubt about it.
Not long before the wannabe wags start circling like vultures over a carcass!!!
 
I was not able to watch the game.nacho hatrick?

Like a previous poster alluded to. A guero good;Messi good or just a blip?

From what I have seen previously. The thought process is like I am using him as a FIFA player. He does what I think a player should be doing . execution be the only stumbling block. This is a great compliment for a youngster.

I think he has got it?

Blue moon slap price on?


Movement.youth.hunger. keep going nacho.
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28 mil
 
I'm impressed with his hold up play, ability to keep the ball then find a pass to either Midfield, Sterling, Navas. Great maturity for someone only 19.
 
He's no Samaras for sure. I reckon if he gets a longterm crack in the PL, we're talking Shearer/Cole-class. But, we have to protect him from becoming Sturridge on the injury front.
 
hutton who blue said:
His first goal shown immaculate poachers instinct. Further from the ball which was loose than two Villa defenders he reacted like a terrier snatching a pork chop. His penalty was consummately put away with supreme nonchalance and his third, did everyone else notice the last ten yards of his run he didn't even look at the ball, he was evaluating where he was going to put it in the net. We have some player here blues and at his age it belies belief how much composure, wisdom and confidence he displays.
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And then hiding it behind a cushion.
 
Deepest Blue said:
I'm assuming that with your dry sense of humour that you're being serious Nev and if so I don't think it's a bad shout. Of course good as he is there's a long way to go before he can be looked upon that way but it's certainly something to aspire to and another name I'll throw out there is Ruud Gullit.
This is not a matter of us getting carried away and saying "we've got the new Pele/Gullit/whoever" it's about this lad having the talent, physique, intelligence and self discipline to make those steps to being a wonderful asset to us.
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He reminds me of film I've seen of Pele as a kid. It was of course a different game then & different tactics, so we're not going to see Kelechi flicking & tricking his way around 6 modern day defenders at a time,like a kid in the schoolyard, like Pele was doing, but the moments of magic are there & imo ther are similarities. Imo Kelechi could have come straight from the U17 World Cup into our first team squad. Not as a regular starter, but off the bench etc, red tape made that impossible.

He is a potential genius & those on here saying stuff like 'that's the standard our kids need to be at in order to get a game' are talking ridiculous nonsense. In that case the only player in the team would be Aguero. Very few of our first team squad would have been able to come into a City team at 19 & do what Kelechi has done. If any. And no way was Aguero as sharp mentally, when he was 22 never mind 19, Aguero was super talented but a bit headless.

Kelechi doesn't just have skill (they all have skill) he has the mentality, intelligence & confidence to go with it, & will likely have the physique too & that's why he reminds me of Pele, rather than just ability. With Pep in charge during these crucial years to come, there must be a decent chance of him realising his potential, which is off the scale. There is much more to Kelechi's game than scoring tap ins etc & it will start to show.
 
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