82 | Rico Lewis - 2022/23 Performances

[WallyA]

Haaland grew 1 cm taller in the past year. I definitely didn't finish growing at 16-17 either.

It's not rare for people to grow after 17.

Haaland is clearly a genetic outlier.

He grew 0.5 cm since his last checkup at dortmund 2 years ago. This isnt much.

Yes some grow a bit until 18, but the growth beyond that is quite rare or miniscule.

Depends what age you hit puberty!

Growth charts show that majority of guys grow just a little after the ages of 18. In rare cases, some people may hit puberty in their late teens and continue to grow into their early twenties. The reason most guys stop growing at this age is because their growth plates fuse shortly after puberty.

Yes I generally agree with this.

Around 17 is when most hit there peak, any gains after that are small in the outliers who grow after that.

Those who hit puberty late I would consider as outliers as well, it is very rare for someone to grow past age 19, if they do, its something miniscule usually like 1 cm or less.


Anyways, the kid is nearly 18, main idea, this is basically his height, we shouldnt expect much growing.

 

[Kamaro011]

Haaland is clearly a genetic outlier.

He grew 0.5 cm since his last checkup at dortmund 2 years ago. This isnt much.

Yes some grow a bit until 18, but the growth beyond that is quite rare or miniscule.

Yes I generally agree with this.

Around 17 is when most hit there peak, any gains after that are small in the outliers who grow after that.

Those who hit puberty late I would consider as outliers as well, it is very rare for someone to grow past age 19, if they do, its something miniscule usually like 1 cm or less.


Anyways, the kid is nearly 18, main idea, this is basically his height, we shouldnt expect much growing.

Let's just hoping that Rico is offering something more even if his height is not growing anymore and become his weakness. His overall game should be much better and can accomodate his weakness.

 

[mattcity5]

Height is overrated in terms of physical development, people put too much into it.

He just needs to be stronger, faster and smarter. That's the development he needs. It doesn't matter if he doesn't get taller, and at 17 (turning 18 in a few months), he has likely reached his peak height.

Agree with this. Dani Alves did okay and won a trophy or two, despite being all of 5 feet 8.

Imagine if Seville hadn't taken a chance on him because of his height? Or Barca later on...

 

[SamTheGuru]

I thought he did well.He looked composed and confident and displayed great tenacity and intelligence on the ball.

At 17,the kid has a bright future.

So.....why not?

It was more about his positioning. He was metaphorically hugging our players that were nearest to him, and looked like he was lost at sea. I don't think we will be affording that luxury any time soon again.

Who was the kid who made his debut against united about 10 years ago? He got dropped in the deep end. I am struggling to remember his name. He put in a few top performances and then it all went down hill from there. We sold him a couple of years later. I think it was Mancini that brought him into the first team?

My point is, he seems to me like another one that will be bygones. I hope I am wrong by the way!

 

[berniethebusman]

It was more about his positioning. He was metaphorically hugging our players that were nearest to him, and looked like he was lost at sea. I don't think we will be affording that luxury any time soon again.

Who was the kid who made his debut against united about 10 years ago? He got dropped in the deep end. I am struggling to remember his name. He put in a few top performances and then it all went down hill from there. We sold him a couple of years later. I think it was Mancini that brought him into the first team?

My point is, he seems to me like another one that will be bygones. I hope I am wrong by the way!

Think your talking out of your arse personally, righting off a 17yo chances based on a 15min cameo give your head a wobble.

 

[waspish]

It was more about his positioning. He was metaphorically hugging our players that were nearest to him, and looked like he was lost at sea. I don't think we will be affording that luxury any time soon again.

Who was the kid who made his debut against united about 10 years ago? He got dropped in the deep end. I am struggling to remember his name. He put in a few top performances and then it all went down hill from there. We sold him a couple of years later. I think it was Mancini that brought him into the first team?

My point is, he seems to me like another one that will be bygones. I hope I am wrong by the way!

He is playing where pep has tactically trained him to play! If he wasn’t doing what he was told to do do you think pep he picking him?

 

[FantasyIreland]

I hope I am wrong by the way!

I think you're gonna be happy then.

 

[bhayes]

I've found his doppelgänger, its Jordan Welch, the youtuber

 

[blumoonrisen]

https://www.mancity.com/news/eds-ac...es-for-england-under-19s-v-montengro-63799382

 

[yankblue]

Might get a few chances depending on Walkers injury status?

 

[FantasyIreland]

I thought he looked excellent.

Such a mature player,he reads the game very well,and clearly doesn't take prisoners.

An exciting future.

 

[Akira]

Like the look of the kid. Honestly wouldn't have expected he is only 17.

 

[twosips]

Confirms here that he's a lifelong blue too. Another one in the squad. Excellent.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

That was a good cameo, it's always nice to see academy players getting a chance

 

[waspish]

Confirms here that he's a lifelong blue too. Another one in the squad. Excellent.

1/4 of the squad last night are die hard city fans [emoji7]

 

[supercity88]

Loved his attitude last night. Few crunching tackles to make himself known. Comfortable on the ball and slotted into the inverted role at times very well. Great defending to get back and make the block when Copenhagen got the run on us initially. All round a brilliant and composed performance. Shows how young players don't have to cost you points, their confidence can actually benefit the team. Great to see Pep give him and Wilson-Esbrand minutes.

 

[jollylescott]

Loved his attitude last night. Few crunching tackles to make himself known. Comfortable on the ball and slotted into the inverted role at times very well. Great defending to get back and make the block when Copenhagen got the run on us initially. All round a brilliant and composed performance. Shows how young players don't have to cost you points, their confidence can actually benefit the team. Great to see Pep give him and Wilson-Esbrand minutes.

I didn’t realise at the time that he’d stuck his boot out and stopped them from scoring. That was excellent defending.

The BBC interview showed he’s a great kid who is very mature for his age.

What a journey he’s been on from the under 8’s right through to the Champions League stage. His family and friends must be so proud of him. And the added bonus is that Pep clearly has a very good opinion of him.

Well done Rico. Keep it up!

 

[M16 citeh]

Love this kid hopefully will see a bit more of him before Kyle's return. 17!!!!

 

[taconinja]

I didn’t realise at the time that he’d stuck his boot out and stopped them from scoring. That was excellent defending.

The BBC interview showed he’s a great kid who is very mature for his age.

What a journey he’s been on from the under 8’s right through to the Champions League stage. His family and friends must be so proud of him. And the added bonus is that Pep clearly has a very good opinion of him.

Well done Rico. Keep it up!

Sticking his foot out was the right move, but I'll admit when I saw the ball loop in that arc off his foot my heart was in my throat.

 

[supercity88]

I didn’t realise at the time that he’d stuck his boot out and stopped them from scoring. That was excellent defending.

The BBC interview showed he’s a great kid who is very mature for his age.

What a journey he’s been on from the under 8’s right through to the Champions League stage. His family and friends must be so proud of him. And the added bonus is that Pep clearly has a very good opinion of him.

Well done Rico. Keep it up!

Yeah arguably he could have been a bit stronger/quicker to react to the run initially but he stayed on his feet rather than diving in so was there to block the shot when their player cut back onto his right foot. Amazing journey, living our dreams. Great to see another academy player come through and a local lad too. Where's he from in Manchester? The Clayton Cafu? Stockport Iniesta, Salford Silva and the Mancunian Mahrez in Cole Palmer. Lovely stuff.