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That would have come across so much better if you hadn't missed a word out of your sentence stupid.

My dislike of Yaya is irrelevant in a footballing discussion which this was until you played the cowards card. But then again we all know what you're like crying to the mods don't we, just because someone cares to disagree with you. Report this post too coward.

If it's other players positioning and tee system which is responsible and that has now changed, then using that logic anyone can play his role and be resistant to pressing.

But still highlights his weaknesses when aggressively pressed.

Yes I kind of agree one of Yayas strong points is ball retention which is also one of KDBs weaknesses (in certain situations). Although personally I'd rather have a potential match winner (KDB) on the pitch in tight games, I suppose it boils down to the risk/reward thing and personally preference.

So would you play Yaya and a defensive midfielder as a two? Or play Yaya as one of the two attacking midfielders?

I'm not saying he's the only one guilty, far from it but you cannot say he presses reasonably well, that's just an outright lie.

Haha we definitely won't agree if you'd drop one of KDB or Silva for Yaya, maybe it's you who needs sectioning.

His height is a asset that's for sure but if we sign Walker and Mendy in the fullback positions we won't be as reliant on it, especially considering our record at defending set pieces even with a team of midgets in general.

Our major weakness defensively as a team is the complete lack of pace and energy in the central midfield and fullback positions, affecting our pressing game and also recovery of position when we get caught on the break. Replacing our fullbacks will help but so will replacing Yaya. We're not...

There's a major difference between him dropping in between the centre backs to change the team shape and passing angles when we have possession and him defending when we haven't got possession as a third centre back which was your initial point.

It would be meaningless because it doesn't suit your narrative.

You clearly don't remember the Liverpool home game (15/16).

Fernandinho is better than Yaya as a pivot, it's not even close. Yaya is a liability against anyway willing to press or attack when they have possession. Just look at the Bernardo Silva clip, it's embarrassing.

Yaya is only ever coming that deep to change the passing angles to help us retain possession, he never ever defends from that position because he'd be completely embarrassed by anyone quicker than the big nosed shit Andy Carroll.

I don't think there's many people more interested in the tactical side of the game than myself so I completely understand the movement, constant changes of shape and rotation of players to keep the ball safe. Yaya is a master at that, when he's given time and space and not pressed. The other...

Yaya in a back 3? Lets stick Spanish Dave in nets and Vinny on the left wing while you're at it.

Jesus specifically asked for the No.33 shirt.

We had a minimum period of 7 consecutive goals scored by 7 different players near the end of the season, if the team are scoring goals and winning then individual figures aren't as important.

Now we have B.Silva, I'm firmly in the "do we need him crowd?" 5 forwards (B.Silva, Sterling, Sane, Jesus and Aguero) plus Roberts I hope and also Sancho has to be close to a breakthrough even if it's only cup games. De Bruyne can also play anywhere across the front 3 if needed and D.Silva in...