25 | Manuel Akanji - 2023/24

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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.
 
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.
 
Mcfc_110 said:
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.
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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)
 
Seems like he generally plays his best when out of position. Really good squad player to have.
 
Must have seen something different, felt he was a little sloppy in possession, in the wrong position at times and didn’t show for the ball enough.

Whilst this is obviously a criticism, I don’t mean anything by it against the guy. Early days, out of position and a tough game against a good midfield.

Out of possession he got back into the CB role well.
 
Doesn’t get much of a mention, but his fitness levels and mobility around the pitch are much, much improved from when he first turned up and that’s really helping him in his new position.

I thought he did very well last night given that it’s genuinely only the second time he has played in that role. Stones is obviously more comfortable there but his move into midfield developed over a couple of years, whereas Akanji has had to do it pretty much overnight.
 
I normally don't rate him, but yesterday he played ver well. I think when good defenders around him to support him, he normally do well. And he also good in passing to the middle and front line. So, he needs to be consistence In his performance.
 
Millennium said:
I normally don't rate him, but yesterday he played ver well. I think when good defenders around him to support him, he normally do well. And he also good in passing to the middle and front line. So, he needs to be consistence In his performance.
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When does he ever not have good defenders around him playing for City?

If you don't rate him, you are welcome to your opinion but it is a horrible take on a player that can fill in anywhere along the backline and not drop his level of contribution, probably the very definition of consistent.
 
I usually think he's a bit of a bombscare, but that was one of his best game for us so fair play to him.
 
Fuzzy80 said:
Must have seen something different, felt he was a little sloppy in possession, in the wrong position at times and didn’t show for the ball enough.

Whilst this is obviously a criticism, I don’t mean anything by it against the guy. Early days, out of position and a tough game against a good midfield.

Out of possession he got back into the CB role well.
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97% pass completion rate, comfortably the highest on the pitch last night
 
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