You've clearly never played at CB. The last thing you want is your CB partner being constantly caught out of position or on his arse. He just doesn't have what it takes to be a top class CB. He's only ever looked good a long side vinny and that's because he talks him through the game. He has no leadership qualities what so ever.You have obviously never played in defence. As a GK I would love a player like Otamendi in front of me, 100% committed, puts himself on the line, reads the game well (IMO) and carries the ball out of defence rather than just hoofing it into row Z (although there are times when that is the best option). I have seen far worse defenders who have spent years in the premier league (stand up Phil Jagielka). I think he deserves a full season in the premier league before being judged.
It's funny isn't it? Any new striker who scores a few goals in his first season ( e.g. the little urine (sorry pea)) quite often does not do as well in his second, it takes class like Sergio to do it again and again, but they are hailed as the next messiah (cue quote from monty python) A defender however has every mistake pointed out despite the fact that it is his first season in the league and he has to adapt to players and referees. |I think he has done well.
You've clearly never played at CB. The last thing you want is your CB partner being constantly caught out of position or on his arse. He just doesn't have what it takes to be a top class CB. He's only ever looked good a long side vinny and that's because he talks him through the game. He has no leadership qualities what so ever.
I agree, he's a goalkeepers nightmare as most attackers go through 1 on 1 or fill the gap he consistently leaves.
As for his passing out of defence and carrying it out, he's made loads of errors thinking he's Xavi on the ball, notably nearly costing us a goal against PSG.
He's been good this season and will still be here next season unlike mangala