7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

[oakiecokie]

Very good business if the fee is as quoted.
Never seen a player regress so much over a short period which is a real pity as going forward the lad is very good but defensively he leaves a lot to be desired.
Have to go balls deep in the summer for a left back and a "proper one" and not one thats shoe horned in. ;)

 

[James Morgan]

He also had problems with Portugal and was dropped for Dalot who isn’t at his level when on form.

Dalot is the greatest fullback in history (second only to fatty mcshaw). He is untouchable, unstoppable and simply one of the greatest players I have ever been lucky enough to watch play. Another 10 men in red are also far superior to every one of our players.

Apparently they also have the best striker in the world too.

 

[chaddblue]

It’s a good job Ake has stepped up. I feel ‘safer’ with him at left back - pace, aggression and comfortable on the ball.

Perfect for almost any winger he comes up against really.

All well and good but we’re an injury to Ake away from being stuck with Gomez at left back

 

[King Jay]

What a joke.

 

[bluedan]

Mendy as cover for left back ?

 

[domalino]

Doubt it. Ake, Gomez, Laporte will be the options. Not as if we are really playing with traditional FBs anyway.

If Aké/Gomez doesn't work as a traditional LB, Pep will just do the 3 at the back, and he's got Dias, Stones, Akanji, Laporte, Aké and Walker to fill 3 places.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Unless you've got a much closer relationship to him than everyone else here, you don't know his personality. You see him play football for 90 minutes once or twice a week, that's not knowing him.

Pep knows his personality, and heavily implied after Friday's game he's the only player in the squad who wouldn't be happy for Aké.

He knows his personality, and he has sent him packing.

Pep wants him gone. You haven’t got a clue whether that’s to do with Cancelo’s personality or him making a couple of mistakes in big games.

I’ve no issue with the loan. My concern is with ensuring appropriate cover at left back.

This deal might also reflects City prioritising balancing the books over recent seasons and recovering from the £140mil loss during lockdown

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

Don’t know what is going on in the background but seemingly a very stupid decision. One of our best players on his day. No replacement either is a joke

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Super talented footballer but his head isn't in the right place for whatever reason. Probably best for all concerned that he moves on.

 

[oakiecokie]

Exactly why are we helping this wanker of a club

£61M says we`re not.