#6 | Nathan Aké - 2021/22 Performances

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

Ake had a strong game against Norwich, better, IMO, than Dias. I'm glad to see him start.

 

[wolviedinho]

Steady Ake. Did what he had to do well. Excellent squad player. Will he want a move to establish himself as first choice or will he be happy to play a support role like Zin? Either way against lower opposition he can be relied upon.

 

[Ric]

Nice words from Guardiola on Ake as a person. Seems like he’s a very popular figure within the club.

 

[LowRoar]

If Pep keeps his word on playing those who play the best then Ake should get a start. He's been great this season and #14 and #3 were stinking up the pitch yesterday

 

[01cravend]

Good game, defending on the front foot. Yet it'll be him that gives way to Stones or Dias.. Laporte has seemingly become undroppable since changing his nationality to Spanish

 

[bluemoon32]

He had a fine game today

 

[Trojan1962]

Improved greatly under Pep as everyone does. Had a decent game today

 

[samuelyeboah]

oozes confidence

 

[WallyA]

A great fighter. A good character it seems as well, glad we have him. He's like another Zinchenko to me.

 

[kaz7]

Always liked him , he is very capable , think he has earned to play with john next week , will they have built a rapport though

 

[christened at st marks]

Ake and Stones v dippers

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Good game, defending on the front foot. Yet it'll be him that gives way to Stones or Dias.. Laporte has seemingly become undroppable since changing his nationality to Spanish

What did Laporte do wrong today?

 

[Don Karleone]

I know it wouldn't have meant much but I do like a goal-line clearance.





The lads class

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Never had the chance to prove himself, but the games he has played he’s looked good. Had a few wobbly moments, but that’s expected when stepping up from Bournemouth to City. He deserves first team football, to good to sit on the bench.

 

[eversince 76]

One of his best and controlled games in a City top. Very happy for the lad and who knows, with Dias injured, he may show what he is about nowadays in a huge game. I hope he gets his chance and shows Pep he is more than a back up.

 

[oldius]

What did Laporte do wrong today?

We won but some people are challenged in some way.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Thing is, he's not doing anything differently than he was at the start of the season when a large portion of people now praising him were demanding we got rid and were posting idiotic things like we've lost before kick off after seeing Ake start.

Said in the pre-match thread I expected him to start this game as our best aerial defender even before stones had his niggle, he came in and not only dominated in the air and did his job effectively but he shone in doing it. A great asset to have. Finding squad options you can rely on who know their role and aren't kicking up a stink like him and zinchenko are every bit as vital in a squad as your kdbs.

Don't think he's played enough recently to keep his place against Madrid or dippers unless stones isn't fit but he can be pleased with his work and the more he continues to be reliable the more Pep will use him.

 

[Paul1970]

Thought he played well and was more solid than Laporte. Very good player .

 

[freshie]

We won but some people are challenged in some way.

You just replied to one of them. Go and have a look in the Grealish thread

 

[Stiff Little Wingers]

Thing is, he's not doing anything differently than he was at the start of the season when a large portion of people now praising him were demanding we got rid and were posting idiotic things like we've lost before kick off after seeing Ake start.

Said in the pre-match thread I expected him to start this game as our best aerial defender even before stones had his niggle, he came in and not only dominated in the air and did his job effectively but he shone in doing it. A great asset to have. Finding squad options you can rely on who know their role and aren't kicking up a stink like him and zinchenko are every bit as vital in a squad as your kdbs.

Don't think he's played enough recently to keep his place against Madrid or dippers unless stones isn't fit but he can be pleased with his work and the more he continues to be reliable the more Pep will use him.

Good post. Think his confidence and positivity on the ball like so many Pep signings have improved in his second season. Love unsung players like him and Oleks