25 | Manuel Akanji - 2024/25

[RayCTID]

He was part of that monumental fuck up and again he is an experienced player but he is a cheaper option and although far from being world class has proven to be a handy assett.

 

[Dubciteh]

There was an action in the 2nd half (3-0 at the time) where he played a nothing ball into the midfield and they ended up having a shot from long-range that went wide. The camera panned to Akanji and he looked like he had the world on his shoulders. I don’t know what is wrong with him but he doesn’t look happy at all. Someone give him a maths exam to cheer him up.

I noticed this aswell, very unusual. Confidence completely shot too. Maybe not recovered after his peno miss in the summer?

 

[Trojan1962]

Don’t know what is going on with the lad at the moment

 

[youngbob]

Think he's playing through an injury like Foden is.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Akanji amongst our other defenders are feeling the effects of having to make numerous recovery runs in games these days.

Our defenders would normally make 2/3 a game, Now it's 10/11 or more. We used to be the best in the world and pinning in teams, Now they get our with ease and get at the back four along with being able to play the ball over the top on numerous occasions.

 

[supercity88]

Needs to be organising that defence much better when 3-1 up. Forgive the first goal. Then make sure you are shouting at everyone and marshalling them. You are the senior pro that's your job. If a midfielder isn't tight bollock them. If your offside line isn't right, shout it from the rooftops so the players get in position.

And if you lose the ball bust your gut to get back rather than jog.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Needs to be organising that defence much better when 3-1 up. Forgive the first goal. Then make sure you are shouting at everyone and marshalling them. You are the senior pro that's your job. If a midfielder isn't tight bollock them. If your offside line isn't right, shout it from the rooftops so the players get in position.

And if you lose the ball bust your gut to get back rather than jog.

Assuming that you are fully fit that is .

 

[Norman kneejerk]

I have always thought he needs at least 1 if not 2 proper heavy duty defenders next to him then he can use his strengths of pace, comfort on the ball, played a lot of his best games at full back.
Even when we were going well I often couldn't see him in the picture when the opposition scored

 

[supercity88]

Assuming that you are fully fit that is .

That only applies to the sprinting back. The rest he can do, and didn't last night.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

I've said before that I'm a big fan of his, but after rewatching the highlights from last night, he CAN'T play anymore until he gets his head on straight. His effort has been an absolute disgrace all season.