14 | Nico Gonzalez - 2025/26

[merz]

hoped he would start ahead of bernardo.

 

[Blue Hefner]

Is there a reason he didn’t come on yesterday? Seemed odd to leave him on the bench after starting 2 games

 

[Sam69]

The treatment this player receives is the same as Khusanov's. He hasn't had the chance to play even three games in a row in the starting 11 so we can judge him clearly. He has shown some encouraging signs. He was good against Wolverhampton, far from the worst against Tottenham, and then not for a single minute against Brighton. It's so hard and incomprehensible. I'm far from being his big fan. He has shown good ability in duels, playing directly and moving the ball forward. I think he can play as a number 8 with Reijnders just in front of Rodri, which can provide a solid midfield. But Pep doesn't see it that way, which is a shame.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

The treatment this player receives is the same as Khusanov's. He hasn't had the chance to play even three games in a row in the starting 11 so we can judge him clearly. He has shown some encouraging signs. He was good against Wolverhampton, far from the worst against Tottenham, and then not for a single minute against Brighton. It's so hard and incomprehensible. I'm far from being his big fan. He has shown good ability in duels, playing directly and moving the ball forward. I think he can play as a number 8 with Reijnders just in front of Rodri, which can provide a solid midfield. But Pep doesn't see it that way, which is a shame.

We need to start that 3 in the derby for me. It's going to be a scrap.

 

[super_city_si]

The treatment this player receives is the same as Khusanov's. He hasn't had the chance to play even three games in a row in the starting 11 so we can judge him clearly. He has shown some encouraging signs. He was good against Wolverhampton, far from the worst against Tottenham, and then not for a single minute against Brighton. It's so hard and incomprehensible. I'm far from being his big fan. He has shown good ability in duels, playing directly and moving the ball forward. I think he can play as a number 8 with Reijnders just in front of Rodri, which can provide a solid midfield. But Pep doesn't see it that way, which is a shame.

Pep seems to think its him or Rodri. But from what ive seen so far he'll be better just ahead of Rodri. Likes to run in to space and carries it well. Rodri, him and Reijnders should be our midfield.

 

[konapearl]

Pep seems to think its him or Rodri. But from what ive seen so far he'll be better just ahead of Rodri. Likes to run in to space and carries it well. Rodri, him and Reijnders should be our midfield.

I'm curious, with that midfield, what would it look the be the front 3?

 

[CΛL]

I'm curious, with that midfield, what would it look the be the front 3?

I think with a more solid midfield like that we could afford to play wingbacks high and wide (RAN and Nunes) and play inverted forwards in Marmoush and one of Cherki/Foden, assuming all are fit

 

[HelloCity]

Not really wanted to comment on it because was feeling so positive after the result yesterday.

Anyway, he was at fault for a couple of United breaks within 2-4 minutes of coming on yesterday - think he let the ball go through his legs near half way on one of them. This resulted in Dias and Gvardiol both reading him the riot act in our 18 yard box in front of the South Stand. It was the biggest on pitch bollocking I’ve seen a player get for a good while.

 

[itisrising]

Should start against Arsenal over Reijnders

 

[Goatmeal]

Not really wanted to comment on it because was feeling so positive after the result yesterday.

Anyway, he was at fault for a couple of United breaks within 2-4 minutes of coming on yesterday - think he let the ball go through his legs near half way on one of them. This resulted in Dias and Gvardiol both reading him the riot act in our 18 yard box in front of the South Stand. It was the biggest on pitch bollocking I’ve seen a player get for a good while.

Play broke down with him yesterday which lead to the goal.
I know he was partly fouled. But should have laid the ball to Rodders just before that.

I’m not blaming him for that or the mistakes at Utd.
He lacks match sharpness
That’s why we lost too many games last season. Too many players not up to speed. Coming back from injury etc.
Sometimes you just have to play them to get them up to speed. Rodri is a good example as he gets better each game.

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

I think they jury's still out on whether he'll be good enough for us.
Lack of matches hasn't helped.

 

[domalino]

Feels like a real nothing player at the moment. I want to like him, but can't really point to anything he's particularly good at, it really feels like he's just another body in the squad at the moment.

I guess we need the team to get back to its best and then introduce him slowly in games we're playing well in, and then we migth see a few things that set him apart.

 

[Dazzle84]

Feels like a real nothing player at the moment. I want to like him, but can't really point to anything he's particularly good at, it really feels like he's just another body in the squad at the moment.

I guess we need the team to get back to its best and then introduce him slowly in games we're playing well in, and then we migth see a few things that set him apart.

I feel the same - really want him to do well & feel we have seen the odd glimpse. But a big part of me just sees Javi Garcia

 

[hinchcliffes bulbous conk]

Should start against Arsenal over Reijnders

Hmmm

 

[mattcity5]

Against Napoli there was a point where within a couple of minutes he'd taken a heavy touch controlling the ball and also let the ball get stuck under his feet.

He's not rubbish, but that is what I've seen loads of times from him. A very "un-Spanish" first touch. A very "un-City" first touch, for that matter.

It's maybe not disastrous, but it's not ideal either.

 

[dadnlad]

Against Napoli there was a point where within a couple of minutes he'd taken a heavy touch controlling the ball and also let the ball get stuck under his feet.

He's not rubbish, but that is what I've seen loads of times from him. A very "un-Spanish" first touch. A very "un-City" first touch, for that matter.

It's maybe not disastrous, but it's not ideal either.

bit shit then

 

[TurboDuo]

A lot of job to do for Viana next summer.
Nico is one of it.

Sell him back to Betis,and buy Baleba.

 

[mattcity5]

bit shit then

Ha! :)

Wouldn't go quite that far, but let's just say "not convinced" at the moment.....

 

[mexico1970]

Against Napoli there was a point where within a couple of minutes he'd taken a heavy touch controlling the ball and also let the ball get stuck under his feet.

He's not rubbish, but that is what I've seen loads of times from him. A very "un-Spanish" first touch. A very "un-City" first touch, for that matter.

It's maybe not disastrous, but it's not ideal either.

You'd think that one of the prerequisites for a move to City would be an ability to control the ball and pass it, specially a midfielder.

The "Oh he'll learn" doesn't really hold any water these players were born with a football at their feet it's one of the most basic skills you can master.

 

[Taylor’s Nod Down]

He has now made at least 4 rugby tackles that I can recall. That isn’t normal. He constantly stretches, even with successful passes. Yesterday, it cost him. It cost the team. He’s way too slow and is constantly off the pace

Maybe it’s match sharpness, maybe adjusting to the tempo. I can handle that without getting on his case. But stop flapping your arms at everyone else Neco, you’re not Rodri or Pirlo. You’re barely Jamie Pollock, the last cheerleader/ remonstrator I can remember in this position.