25 | Manuel Akanji - 2022/23 Performances

[Withnail]

You would think looking at his performances so far he has been at City for years, looks very comfortable and looks a bargain at £15m

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Dead calm, looks strong and quick. A few needless hoofed balls to nobody which Dias was also guilty of, but other than that he’s had a good start.

Not been tested yet though.

 

[Shaffer92]

Him and Dias are formidable. I thought Dias was very good today but Akanji was probably even better.

 

[OB1]

Dead calm, looks strong and quick. A few needless hoofed balls to nobody which Dias was also guilty of, but other than that he’s had a good start.

Not been tested yet though.

Obviously you mean in a City shirt, given that he is credited with pocketing Mbappe in Euros.

 

[01cravend]

Very good game. All their pen shouts came from him (fairly)bullying their players though, needs to not do that vs United or Liverpool as ref will point to the spot.

 

[mccity]

I think he could make an incredibly strong pairing with Laporte.

 

[ScottSinclair]

It's like having Kompany back so far

 

[skillman]

His ability to absolutely bang a quick pass through the lines is brilliant. Calm defensively too. Bargain

 

[dayvo]

I’m resisting the Komparisons, especially after a handful of games; but I’m genuinely excited about Akanji. He’s got an assertive, firm, physical style, good timing and eye for a pass. I thought Haaland, Alvarez were ones to watch but he’s someone I’ll really keep an eye on. A steal for £15m.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Easy day for him but he did everything asked of him to perfection, some superb balls through the lines and did it with tempo too. Quick on the cover which is nice to have, especially when walker isn't playing, anticipates danger well, goes in for a few challenges that are all or nothing, won them all today so it wasn't an issue but its dangerous, like to see him improve there and not commit. Looks a real bargain and I'm convinced he would make a better emergency right back than Stones. Already no worries about him lining up against any side.