#14 | Aymeric Laporte - 2020/21 Performances

[rowarta]

Laporte and Garcia centre of Spain defence ! :-)

 

[ninjamonkey]

I get the desire to switch ahead of the euros. Initially seems strange to do it after this long when there's been talk of it for years and he's always maintained he's French and wanted to play for France. However, Deschamps has a clear personal gripe with him that's keeping him out of the squad, Deschamps has a contract until the end of next year which will be after the world Cup so he's probably looked at it and saw this as possibly one of 2 chances left to play at a world cup and decided nows the time. He's also a guaranteed starter for Spain immediately which sweetens it for him.

Fair play to him, he deserves to play international football, probably not great for city but its a minor inconvenice at worst.

 

[Project]

Fair enough but Laporte was being ignored before those four were even on the scene.

Oh yeah it's not a quality thing why he hasn't played. Clearly had a falling out with Deschamps, for whatever reason, but there have been many whispers that it is attitude related. Interestingly we had a similar thing here at City this season with Pep said to be unhappy with Laporte's response to being dropped following his mistake @ Spurs.

But the broader point here really is that France are one of the few nations that can cope just fine without him in their squad. And they won a World Cup before the four above were on the scene.

 

[decmancity]

Oh yeah it's not a quality thing why he hasn't played. Clearly had a falling out with Deschamps, for whatever reason, but there have been many whispers that it is attitude related. Interestingly we had a similar thing here at City this season with Pep said to be unhappy with Laporte's response to being dropped following his mistake @ Spurs.

But the broader point here really is that France are one of the few nations that can cope just fine without him in their squad. And they won a World Cup before the four above were on the scene.

I think there has always been rumors that Laporte is also very quiet and reserved, Deschamps prefers more 'attitude' which is why he built the squad with the likes of Pogba, Mendy, Greizman and so forth.

Hard to argue when it resulted in a World Cup!

 

[SamBlue]

When Kurt Zouma is getting a nod before you, it's time to switch sides. I am not even sure it's Dechamps, I think it is a few players who are just not happy to be stuck a few long tournament weeks with brooding Aymeric. Deschamps is just managing the situation. Him and Eric are a very good option for Spain.

 

[Corky]

Same with Distin, never got a sniff and they picked far worse despite be the ultimate pro.

 

[SanPellegrini]

Strange for France to be so passive about a talent as good as Laporte...

If he does play for Spain, I’ll be pleased for him that he gets to play international football. But personally I think it’s outrageous to switch countries and I’ve never liked it. The whole point of international football is that you’re representing your country. Without that, it’s totally meaningless.

Win your place in your proper national side, and if you can’t then tough. I know he probably deserves a place and France are being a bit shit, but people get dealt a shit hand all the time. Giggs, Bale, Best etc didn’t play much in the major tournaments. Arteta hardly (never?) played for Spain to pick another example

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Strange for France to be so passive about a talent as good as Laporte...

If he does play for Spain, I’ll be pleased for him that he gets to play international football. But personally I think it’s outrageous to switch countries and I’ve never liked it. The whole point of international football is that you’re representing your country. Without that, it’s totally meaningless.

Win your place in your proper national side, and if you can’t then tough. I know he probably deserves a place and France are being a bit shit, but people get dealt a shit hand all the time. Giggs, Bale, Best etc didn’t play much in the major tournaments. Arteta hardly (never?) played for Spain to pick another example

In all fairness, Laporte is pretty Spanish for a French guy.

From the Basque region of France, came through Bilbao's academy. Upon signing for us, he did his interview in Spanish rather than French if I recall.

Has been trying to get dual citizenship for years but just missed out on residency requirements due to leaving Bilbao in the January window. Seems he's been given special dispensation by the Spanish government at the request of Luis Enqrique.

 

[razman]

Happy for him

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

has he not played for france with friendlies ?