25 | Manuel Akanji - 2023/24

[Ric]

Taken a bit of unfair stick recently, but always steps up when needed. Not his natural role, but he put in a very good performance. Absolute steal at £15m.

 

[Blu1]

Very good tonight. Read the game perfectly

 

[Mcfc_110]

Massively underrated how good that performance was tonight. Was by no means perfect but he’s playing a role that is close to impossible for 99% of CB’s to play. It was only his second time in doing so also. Add to that he struggled in Athens and he’s up against an incredibly organised, high energy / strong pressing team and I don’t think we could of asked for much more. Didn’t ever hide, felt like he was everywhere and was really strong in all his defensive actions. Grass is always greener for some though and I don’t think they quite realise what we have at times.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Very rarely lets us down in any position he plays, that’s a sign of a good footballer. £15m was a steal, he’d be worth quadruple that now.

 

[Stelea]

100% better in the Inverted role tonight and worked his arse off

 

[FantasyIreland]

Not everyone's cup of tea,but his versatility and his willingness is unrivalled.

He had a superb game last night,and his post match interview revealed a very intelligent and likeable character.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Massively underrated how good that performance was tonight. Was by no means perfect but he’s playing a role that is close to impossible for 99% of CB’s to play. It was only his second time in doing so also. Add to that he struggled in Athens and he’s up against an incredibly organised, high energy / strong pressing team and I don’t think we could have asked for much more. Didn’t ever hide, felt like he was everywhere and was really strong in all his defensive actions. Grass is always greener for some though and I don’t think they quite realise what we have at times.

100% and against a very, very solid Newcastle midfield three, too. They have a stronger central midfield core than anyone bar us and Arsenal (and potentially Chelsea, but we’ll see about that)

 

[SebastianBlue]

In the running for the best value for money signing in City history.

 

[lasereyes]

Very rarely lets us down in any position he plays, that’s a sign of a good footballer. £15m was a steal, he’d be worth quadruple that now.

Robbie Mustoe said that on NBC today - cant think of any better buy for that amount

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Seems like he generally plays his best when out of position. Really good squad player to have.