#6 | Nathan Aké - 2020/21 Performances

[LongsightM13]

I think had Pep known how good Stones was going to be this season, he probably wouldn’t have signed him. He hasn’t played enough to form a real opinion and when he does play, it’s always in these thrown together 8/9 changes sides which don’t help. Whether this signing will work out long term is debatable at this stage. Niggly injuries haven’t helped.

Yep a fair assessment, though I think he was also signed as an insurance policy in case Laporte suffered any recurrence of what was a serious knee injury last year

 

[Tevez City]

Not aggressive enough today.

 

[mccity]

Not aggressive enough today.

Counter-argument, he was too aggressive. That's why Chelsea kept being able to exploit the space behind him in the 2nd half.

 

[Tevez City]

Counter-argument, he was too aggressive. That's why Chelsea kept being able to exploit the space behind him in the 2nd half.

He shouldn't give Odoi space & time to do what he wants.

 

[mccity]

He shouldn't give Odoi space & time to do what he wants.

He was being overloaded, he couldn't just overcommit. Tuchel did a number on him.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Tired second half but the little I've seen so far I think he's as good as all but Ruben. I think next season will be a face off between him, Laporte and stones (even though that seems daft right now). We can't get away with having 4 top class centre halves in their mid 20s for very long, but hopefully we can try for next season. Sooner or later it will become clear, but right now I'd have no qualms with him being one of 3 going into next season (if Laporte was to go). But flat footed at times but great reactions, a good character, good defender and a threat on set pieces. I'd wait and see for now

 

[FantasyIreland]

He did ok until he burnt out midway through second half.He is what he is,a decent Prem defender who would be first choice at anything other than a top 4 club.
Something he could definitely improve.....He doesn't seem much of a talker/organiser/leader.

 

[Keeper!]

Not aggressive enough today.

Never has been, he is not that type of player, I don't think he will hang around, but unintentionally he has brought back John Stones back to life, so a good signing.

 

[worsleyweb]

Honestly think he will go in the summer.

 

[Withnail]

Not played enough this season and injuries have certainly not helped. Whether he will be happy with 4th choice cb remains to be seen.