25 | Manuel Akanji - 2022/23 Performances

[KCblue]

No such thing as 1st,2nd,5th etc choice CB for us. Take your chances and you’ll earn the playing time. Been immense since coming in and looks like he’s been here for years. Wouldn’t shock me if Ake or Laporte left next summer but luckily we’ve already got their replacement and for a bargain of a deal

 

[kinky's boots]

Fair enough. I didn’t think he was brilliant on the ball. I’m not suggesting he was bad!

Kompany was great on the ball for a centre half back then. Pep has changed all of English football since then and all of our defence now are comfortable on the ball, even Kyle

 

[thereWasATime]

No such thing as 1st,2nd,5th etc choice CB for us. Take your chances and you’ll earn the playing time. Been immense since coming in and looks like he’s been here for years. Wouldn’t shock me if Ake or Laporte left next summer but luckily we’ve already got their replacement and for a bargain of a deal

Hot take: I suspect Ake is not going anywhere, Dias might leave though.

 

[Keeper!]

No such thing as 1st,2nd,5th etc choice CB for us. Take your chances and you’ll earn the playing time. Been immense since coming in and looks like he’s been here for years. Wouldn’t shock me if Ake or Laporte left next summer but luckily we’ve already got their replacement and for a bargain of a deal

Ake for me is the most improved player at the club, was not his biggest fan and would have been happy to see him leave but this season he has grown hugely in stature and quality, he has become a leader and with his current form , has to be first choice at CB.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Kompany was great on the ball for a centre half back then. Pep has changed all of English football since then and all of our defence now are comfortable on the ball, even Kyle

Sure, but in a different era in many respects. Do you think he‘s better on the ball than our current 5? I’d put him in joint 3rd with Ake and ahead of Dias.

 

[kinky's boots]

Sure, but in a different era in many respects. Do you think he‘s better on the ball than our current 5? I’d put him in joint 3rd with Ake and ahead of Dias

 

[kinky's boots]

I think laporte isn't that great on the ball tbh, considering that was what he was known for when he signed. I'd say Stones, Akanji, Ake, Kompany, Laporte, Dias

 

[kinky's boots]

I think laporte isn't that great on the ball tbh, considering that was what he was known for when he signed. I'd say Stones, Akanji, Ake, Kompany, Laporte, Dias

But they're all good on the ball

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I think laporte isn't that great on the ball tbh, considering that was what he was known for when he signed. I'd say Stones, Akanji, Ake, Kompany, Laporte, Dias

Fair enough. Laporte being left footed probably propels him higher for Pep.

 

[Craig]

I think laporte isn't that great on the ball tbh, considering that was what he was known for when he signed. I'd say Stones, Akanji, Ake, Kompany, Laporte, Dias

You saying Ake is better on the ball than prime Kompany? Laporte is the best long range passer by a mile but Stones is the most comfortable on the ball and best at short range stuff in tight areas. Shame he’s always bloody injured as he’s the only top class England centre back once he gets a few games behind him.