Hmmm....some people seem to be divvying up careers from 2/3 - 1 game on an American football field amongst players who have NEVER EVER played together at their own age group, let alone against a Bundesliga team at least one week and onengame ahead of them.
Seriously? This was a training game that will have allowed Pep to see a few fringe players and give some greater experience to players that will never see a first team squad.
It was decent run out that we bossed early on. After BD got into their stride, they had a few combinations that cut us apart and got in behind. However, it highlighted some players that will definitely get a closer look in preseason and may even elevate themselves into the First Team squad this season or next.
Nmecha is a big strong lad that I would like to see play with the first team. He is prolific at his current level, but 5 mins here and there with the first team doesn’t help him. He needs a game or three to see if he’s got it or not, or is a “nearly or never” City first team player.
Garcia looked silky and well schooled, which is no surprise. Give him another season of growth and development and he may well save us a bundle on a Vinny or Nic replacement.
Mahrez? Well, he got 70 mins in his legs. Sané? Wouldn’t get in the Germany team on his cameo, but there were a few flashes that showed he’s warming up to the season.
Zinchenko had a nightmare. Sorry, mate, as I like you!
If we had got the (very bad) call on the non-offside, non-penalty, non-red card incident against Nmecha, it might have livened the game up as both teams went for the win, but the longer the game went, the more it looked like a second goal for BD rather than a first for us.
Saw absolutely nothing to worry about AT ALL, but saw a few young players who look like they may cut the mustard, which is, after all, what this was all about.
The Future is Blue...and we saw some of it tonight!
