7 | Joao Cancelo - 2022/23 Performances

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In the worst form of his City career. And he’s had his fair share of dips. But somebody at the club thought Gomez was good enough, and now everyone has realised he isn’t, so he doesn’t play. So we’ve been stuck with Cancelo as our only full back with Walker out, whilst he’s in dog shit form. Terrible planning in this area of the pitch.

We need a proper natural left back, I doubt it will happen in this January window but opponents know Cancelo can be got at.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Legend in his own head.

He needs to stop thinking he's the second coming and get back to basics.He shits out of 50/50's (not the only one) and plays far too casually.

We need a left back,we have done for as long as i can remember.....its fucking mental we are still struggling at full back.

 

[Shaffer92]

Say what you will about Juventus but they know a thing or two about good defenders and he isn't one. At least Danilo was steady.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

He stank the place out today and has done for a few weeks , he is becoming a luxury player , he is lucky Zinchenko left the club because he would be starting every game at the moment , modern full backs like Cancelo and Trent Darby are fine when you are dominating games but when it comes down to blood and nettles defending they are not good enough.
Cancelo needs reminding he is a defender first and foremost and the attacking part of his game is a bonus , he needs to get back to basics , and ditch that number seven shirt , all the praise is going to his head.

 

[Trojan1962]

Been out of form for quite some time now.

 

[Lavinda Past]

It's getting like Groundhog day with this bloke. Overrated shite. An accident waiting to happen.
His dive today just about summed him up.

 

[bondsman]

Legend in his own head.

He needs to stop thinking he's the second coming and get back to basics.He shits out of 50/50's (not the only one) and plays far too casually.

We need a left back,we have done for as long as i can remember.....it’s fucking mental we are still struggling at full back.

Not someone who gets going when the going is tough. Zinchenko gave us far more balance imho

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Cancelo is the streakiest player I’ve ever seen.

When he’s playing well he plays well for a few months on the run and is the best full back anywhere in the world.

When he’s not playing well he plays poorly for a few months on the run and looks utterly average.

He’s consistent, I’ll give him that. It’s not like he’s good one week then shit the next… he’s world class, world class, world class, world class, world class, world class, world class, average, shit, shit, average, average, shit, shit…

 

[clarion]

Cancelo plays as he has no competition. And he doesn’t.

 

[alexmcity]

Was in a great form a month ago (Southampton), but lost form and many can't wait to put boot in him. It's not his fault that Pep doesn't/can't rotate him because other defenders are injured or unavailable. Started every game before Sevilla, hasn't been fresh enough recently.

He's a type of player who is likely to be better appreciated at Real or Barcelona. There are rumours Real are after him. Sounds logical, they lack a quality RB, and Mendy at LB isn't the best either. A summer move may be on the cards. Won't be a big loss for some fans. Would be a big loss for the team. He's been important for our last 2 titles, especially for the last one, as he started 36 PL games and was the best fullback in the league.