21 | Sergio Gomez - 2022/23 Performances

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Cancelo last season made 83 tackles and was dribbled past 45 times

Zinchenko made 20 tackles and was dribbled past 9 times

Gomez made 53 tackles and was dribbled past 16 times

So at least statistically Gomez is harder to get past. He intercepted much better than Zin but slightly less than Joao(who is very good at it). He blocked more passes and crosses than both whilst Zin was comfortably the best at blocking shots.
Anderlecht averaged 55% possession which would have been 4th most in the Prem last season so it's not like he's putting out those numbers in a defensive team.

Cheers for that!

 

[br88]

For his first game I am really liking the look of Gomez.

 

[Boo or Boo-urns]

Gomez assist for Alvarez (although it was a howler from the Barca keeper)

 

[razman]

Very solid so far

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

Only flashes but I liked his defending 1v1 vs. Raphinha.

 

[wolviedinho]

Looked decent. Hardworking, gritty player with a good pass. So far so good.

 

[Lauz9888]

Liked what I saw tonight. Lots more to come once he's had some time to get to know Pep, the team and the system.

 

[jollylescott]

Very impressed. He's a quality player.

 

[RayCTID]

A decent debut to be honest. Different playing style to Zin and hopefully he can be just as useful

 

[WallyA]

He will do quite well here, we have been missing crosses from the left side for a bit, Foden seems to drift more centrally now, or just doesn't do it.

 

[Trojan1962]

I didn’t see the game last night did the lad look like he had a bit of extra pace as I think we really do need that at the back?

 

[Lauz9888]

I didn’t see the game last night did the lad look like he had a bit of extra pace as I think we really do need that at the back?

Hard to properly judge in half a friendly match, but certainly didn't seem slow.

 

[BuzzedLityear]

He will do quite well here, we have been missing crosses from the left side for a bit, Foden seems to drift more centrally now, or just doesn't do it.

Could say the same about Grealish, he tends to move into the center which can cause him and Cancelo to get a little jammed. Having Gomez overlap on the outside will create space and still give us a good option for crossing in from the left.

Yesterday we saw the magic Mahrez and Cancelo can create together on the right side, makes me really excited to have a more natural LB, although I think we'll continue to see Cancelo/Walker combo in meaningful games for a while longer.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Impressive little cameo

 

[MCFCFanTX]

He doesn't look out of place. Best compliment for a new signing.

 

[doobyedoobye]

He's going to be a very important player this season..Versatile x10

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Seems at home in the City midfield.. under pressure defending and keeping and passing the ball.

Might actually be better than Zinny was when Zinny got into the team in 2018.

 

[lol yank]

He still seemed a bit slow on the ball when he came in but worked into the match really well had some awesome exchanges with gundo and foden on the left. Those three looked like they’d been playing together on that side for years.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Another left back who isnt.....but he definitely has talent.

 

[freshie]

Think he’s gonna fit in very nicely