Agree about today, but it's the first time he's shown anything to justify being "given a go" ....I'm surprised we kept him in the summer, if he plays in the cup (which is probably nailed on) he needs to replicate today, if he's anonymous....then there is the answer to why he sits on the bench.I’ve been one of the more vocal ones about giving him minutes so I was chuffed to bits today.
But let’s not get into “told you so” mode and, equally, let’s not hail him as the new Messiah. It was a very good cameo, no more, no less.
Surely to fcuk Pep will give him a fair go now, though.
How many outings has McAtee had for City this season ?He has been pretty anonymous in previous outings but that was huge today.
We need to learn from Palmer and be patient with him and Rico to a lesser extent.
Thats how Foden and Bobb have been given minutes early on as well.If Pep doesn't trust him in the middle then play him as a wide midfielder and move Bernie to the middle full time. Showed that nasty skill for the second goal.