I agree. We may have been worse with Nico, or the same, or better. I don't believe he didn't play because Pep believed he would compromise our chances for top 4/5. I'm convinced he did something to get on the wrong side of Pep not related to his performance. He wouldn't be the first.Wasn't what I said, I said we found something that worked and stuck to it, I never said Gonzalez staying on the bench was the reason. Different things, can both be right not everything is black and white.
Was it because we had to win games at that stage of the season and the team that was playing was getting the points on the board to finish top 3 and nearly chase down arsenal. Could be.
I wouldn’t be judging anything by the CWC, it played its purpose. But jumping to any conclusions about Peps thoughts for next season would be a mistake. Obviously he isn’t starting ahead of Rodri and Reijnders, but he will play plenty and will be their main back up.This is just stating the obvious. Pep will player whoever is best at delivering. He clearly does not believe Gonzalez was good enough. To add more he clearly doesn’t think he is good enough now judging by the CWC.
A la masia graduate with neat hair, tight control and a lack of pace seems like the sort of player pep would crawl through broken glass to sanction to be fairDon't believe for one minute Pep didnt sanction this. Another midfield outcast to add the list.
You called?People have strange hobbies, some even like fishing.
I dont know how we could possibly get it wrong with this guy, his father worked at the club for a couple of years, pep knows him and the family really well and has been aware of his ability since he was a child. We had other opportunities to sign him for far less but never took them so when we spend 50m on him it should be as sure a thing as you can ever find in football. I am baffled by this and even more baffled that he actually looked quite good when he played too. Had more good games in his first 3 games than phillips has in his entire time here. He was immense against newcastle at home.A la masia graduate with neat hair, tight control and a lack of pace seems like the sort of player pep would crawl through broken glass to sanction to be fair
Honestly I think it'll blow over he'll stay and be a very good squad player for us. Just obviously while we struggle to cut the squad down the club will have to explore the odd left field option of who could make room.I dont know how we could possibly get it wrong with this guy, his father worked at the club for a couple of years, pep knows him and the family really well and has been aware of his ability since he was a child. We had other opportunities to sign him for far less but never took them so when we spend 50m on him it should be as sure a thing as you can ever find in football. I am baffled by this and even more baffled that he actually looked quite good when he played too. Had more good games in his first 3 games than phillips has in his entire time here. He was immense against newcastle at home.
I wouldn’t be judging anything by the CWC, it played its purpose. But jumping to any conclusions about Peps thoughts for next season would be a mistake. Obviously he isn’t starting ahead of Rodri and Reijnders, but he will play plenty and will be their main back up.
He’s a 6 though and for a while Pep wasn’t sure Rodri was going to get it,and was getting frustrated with him.It was Lilo that took him aside and worked with him till he finally understood it. Nico has had half a season.Fair enough and you are right I am not Pep and can tell his thoughts. However, I am just voicing an opinion regarding that if Pep doesn’t play a player they are not good enough currently. He might get better but he isn’t a kid like Palmer was.
He’s a 6 though and for a while Pep wasn’t sure Rodri was going to get it,and was getting frustrated with him.It was Lilo that took him aside and worked with him till he finally understood it. Nico has had half a season.
He's a top lad, he lives next door to my cousin in Failsworth, think he lacks a bit of self belief but theres a quality player in there.My opinion, not that’s it’s worth anything is that he looks a very decent player. A midfield three of him Rodri and reinders would be very solid and stop us being countered on as much.
I hope he comes through and proves to be a wonderful player.
If and a big if, but if he is sold this window it could have ramifications for future transfer targets down the line.
I like the look of him and think he could be what the midfield is looking for.
What point are you trying to make? Be succinct.Was it because we had to win games at that stage of the season and the team that was playing was getting the points on the board to finish top 3 and nearly chase down arsenal. Could be.
It would be but the problem is b silva will play every game as he is now captain which is a big mistake as he is no longer the player he was and gundo will play before Nico as he will not be going anywhere .My opinion, not that’s it’s worth anything is that he looks a very decent player. A midfield three of him Rodri and reinders would be very solid and stop us being countered on as much.
I hope he comes through and proves to be a wonderful player.
If and a big if, but if he is sold this window it could have ramifications for future transfer targets down the line.
I like the look of him and think he could be what the midfield is looking for.
Thank god someone else posted that - thought it was only me thought thatWas it because we had to win games at that stage of the season and the team that was playing was getting the points on the board to finish top 3 and nearly chase down arsenal. Could be.