#27 | João Cancelo - 2021/22 Performances

[mccity]

Considering Cancelo has made more tackles and interceptions than anyone on the team this season by a rather large margin I'm starting to think nobody on the City team can defend...

 

[bluenova]

Yeah, I was thinking about this last night. As much as I hate a lot of what he does. Taking unnecessary shots, the unwarranted feigns or unneeded dribbles... All of which do my head in.

I recognized in the moment that him being one of the few who constantly goes against Pep's mantra of possession at all cost... His risk taking was actually the key to our 3 goal yesterday, and also unlocked the ball Rodri skied just a couple of minutes earlier.

So I've come to the conclusion that he is a plus if we are behind and chasing a game. But he isn't the best when we are initially feeling the opposition out.

I don't really know to be honest.... He is an enigma... I hate and love him all at the same time. :)

He's definitely encouraged to take risks - and it's vital that we have players that do that.

The shooting needs to stop though - he had more shots in the league than any other City player, and was just outside the top 10 for shots in the Premier League this season.

That's absolutely crazy for a player who very rarely has a touch in the six yard box, and who has only scored 7 league goals in 9 top flight seasons. Everyone above him was in double figures for this season alone.

 

[mj1991]

Top player, but sometimes he is making silly passes and too risky decisions. Amazing in terms of creating, but sometimes his lack of defensive awareness is alarming.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

No one celebrates the team's goals better than Cancelo.

 

[ElleBla]

 

[L4EV]

Every neutral seems to think he’s been the best left back of the season in the PL? Is bluemoon too harsh or is he just plain overrated?

 

[mccity]

Every neutral seems to think he’s been the best left back of the season in the PL? Is bluemoon too harsh or is he just plain overrated?

I think it's just a case on forums most people that comment on threads like these like to complain and say it's better elsewhere.

 

[dhruvblue]

He has season within a season where he is sensational but then he drops off.
That season within a season period sees us take momentum and go clear at top. A bit more consistency will help

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Celebrated his birthday with his mates having a meal and a City birthday cake! Good lad Joao. Seems to enjoy it here. Hopefully he can get a bit more consistency again and have another big season next year

 

[Dax777]

Every neutral seems to think he’s been the best left back of the season in the PL? Is bluemoon too harsh or is he just plain overrated?

His season can be divided into 2 half's. The first half when everything he did came off and at some point was probably the best player in the league. Then there is the 2nd half of the season when most of his ideas didn't come off and he often pit is under pressure....

So looking at those 2, some have concluded he is more the latter than the former. They have a point.

And for the record, I'll take the opinion of those who watch him weekly and in every game, over that if those who only watch him sometimes and form their opinion of him based on highlights.

Thus, City fans are better placed to rate Cancelo over pundits and other fans.