Fair, it was from a set piece, but I do think there were a few opportunities to stop it the attack- Doku missed the tackle/loose ball, Ake hesitated a bit, Walker and Dias weren’t great. I’m just saying there were a few things that went wrong, it wasn’t solely him.It was very high up but it was from a set piece. So the whole backline except Walker was up around the box.
yeah i agreeFair, it was from a set piece, but I do think there were a few opportunities to stop it the attack- Doku missed the tackle/loose ball, Ake hesitated a bit, Walker and Dias weren’t great. I’m just saying there were a few things that went wrong, it wasn’t solely him.
Confusing as fuck. Hes got the ability to fill in to the mid support role from cb but even when we have no one who can step in he is still played at lb. Hes clearly a good ball player.Stop humping the **** into this pseudo-left-back role.
He literally wins every 1 vs 1 defensively (saved us in extra time vs Almiron in the 1st half, for example). He shows it every week as well. If anything, his positioning can be occasionally off from the left-back position, but that will come in time.We all see different things, I think he’s a bit of a cart horse who can’t defend, and gets caught up the pitch way too often when he’s on the left, but has potential as a midfielder.
Certainly agree with the swap with Ake though.
I think it's because of his passing ability (and attacking in general). We would be praising the likes of rodri, kdb or foden if they played some of the line breaking passes he does. I would blame pep for his defensive difficulties since he's told to go so much forward.He’s a brilliant player, would love to see him thrive in the middle of defence, probably will next year. Tough gig on the left as I prefer Ake there.
"a bit of a cart horse who can’t defend"We all see different things, I think he’s a bit of a cart horse who can’t defend, and gets caught up the pitch way too often when he’s on the left, but has potential as a midfielder.
Certainly agree with the swap with Ake though.
If they're right, I'll tell you what, when he does 'get it' fucking watch out.A gripe for the three Gvardiol fans on this page. Listened to a City podcast this morning (why?, most of the time these leave me irritated). According to the hosts, Gvardiol apparently “still doesn’t get it” and “needs coaching.” They referenced Pep giving him instruction during and after the Newcastle game. He’s one of the youngest people on the team - why is the fact he needs coaching a negative?!? Meanwhile when Bobb, who’s only 18 mos younger, gets coaching it’s because “Pep realizes how important he is.” (And Bobb probably needs less coaching because he’s far more familiar with the system being an academy kid). The same thing happens to Doku. When he was playing well, it was all “look how young he is.” But after not playing as well, suddenly no mention that he might need some time to mature/grow into the team.
I said earlier, a 21 yr old playing in the best team in the world in his first season in the PL getting picked regularly by the world's best manager and our own fans are questioning his abilities.A gripe for the three Gvardiol fans on this page. Listened to a City podcast this morning (why?, most of the time these leave me irritated). According to the hosts, Gvardiol apparently “still doesn’t get it” and “needs coaching.” They referenced Pep giving him instruction during and after the Newcastle game. He’s one of the youngest people on the team - why is the fact he needs coaching a negative?!? Meanwhile when Bobb, who’s only 18 mos younger, gets coaching it’s because “Pep realizes how important he is.” (And Bobb probably needs less coaching because he’s far more familiar with the system being an academy kid). The same thing happens to Doku. When he was playing well, it was all “look how young he is.” But after not playing as well, suddenly no mention that he might need some time to mature/grow into the team.
I think he's been an excellent signing and is already showing why he's so highly rated. He's not come in and performed consistently well defensively, but his future position simply has to be left centre back with the ability to slot into midfield. His technical ability and passing on the ball is fantastic. He's strong and has brilliant vision. Sometimes he's slightly caught out in the left back role, but when we're chopping and changing lineups and you are new to a league and a system it's inevitable to have shaky moments. There's nothing I see from him that can't be fixed and at 21 so much more to come.
I said earlier, a 21 yr old playing in the best team in the world in his first season in the PL getting picked regularly by the world's best manager and our own fans are questioning his abilities.
Strange people on here, very strange
No problem, double retribution for the idiots questioning this outstandingly talented player.Sorry I didn’t see you post before posting mine.
8-)No problem, double retribution for the idiots questioning this outstandingly talented player.