Alexis Sanchez

[cadds92]

We changed the way we played to accommodate Marsh.

Sanchez will play to Pep’s tune, not the other way around.

 

[SebastianBlue]

I'm really worried that we buy him and end up finishing second.

In all seriousness, I don’t think his signing will disrupt us to the tune of dropping 15 points (and losing those games by 5 goals each) in the second half of the season.

As @cadds92 points out above, Sanchez is a very good fit to our system and imagine will be more of a happy clapper than anyone in the squad.

My only worry is whether or not it will impact the development/morale of Sane, Foden, and/or Diaz, which is a long term concern.

 

[Dribble]

Rock the boat, was what I think he was getting at.
Bringing such a big name when all is going well could unbalance the team and that's the last thing that we need.
I just cannot see Pep letting that happen.

I don't get why people have this view. Do you have any basis whatsoever to substantiate this?

The first player we have who feels upset because another potential star player has arrived needs to be fucked off imo

Like I've said previously, how far are we going to go to maintain 'squad unity' & not 'upset the boat' or 'unbalance the team'? Stick to a squad of 11 with the rest being academy products, so we don't upset some players or make them feel their place is under threat?

When it was mooted that Sanchez was a distinct possibility, what was the reaction of the 2 players most at threat? Both Sterling & Sane immediately put their hammers down to up their game & the rest is becoming history.

THIS is the reaction I expect from our squad & not players spitting their dummies out & throwing their rattles out of the pram because if they don't perform, there's someone equally as good or even better waiting in the wings to step in.

 

[Dribble]

Mad not to want him here but when the likes of jesus,gundogan and bernardo are on the bench reguarly I have no idea how pep will manage the squad.

Easily. Pick the team, give them their instructions & tell the to crack the fuck on. Simples!

Pep's been doing it at Barca, Bayern & now City for the last 10 years, so why would you worry about Pep being unable to handle his job?

 

[SebastianBlue]

When it was mooted that Sanchez was a distinct possibility, what was the reaction of the 2 players most at threat? Both Sterling & Sane immediately put their hammers down to up their game & the rest is becoming history.

THIS is the reaction I expect from our squad & not players spitting their dummies out & throwing their rattles out of the pram because if they don't perform, there's someone equally as good or even better waiting in the wings to step in.

Exactly.

And you know many came to us because they were sold the project of turning City into a club at the same echelon as Barca, Real, and Bayern. They wouldn’t have any different experience (if not even more competitive) at those clubs so if their aspirations really are to be some of the best footballers in the world, playing beautiful football, and winning all there is to be won than this needs to be their mindset full stop.

 

[BlueRockape]

He has played for Pep before I don't see the problem. He knows what Pep wants and Pep knows what he can provide. Welcome to Manchester :)

 

[mat]

The media are drip feeding he has temper tantrums in the dressing room. Next they'll say he's a mercenary. Blanche from corrie will then drop some obtuse reference about him in a press conference. To me this will confirm he's signing on a free.

 

[Dribble]

Exactly.

And you know many came to us because they were sold the project of turning City into a club at the same echelon as Barca, Real, and Bayern. They wouldn’t have any different experience (if not even more competitive) at those clubs so if their aspirations really are to be some of the best footballers in the world, playing beautiful football, and winning all there is to be won than this needs to be their mindset full stop.

Exactly!

By all accounts, the lack of squad quality is the reason the world class Sanchez wants to move to a club who match his playing quality & footballing ambitions.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

I am genuinely surprised that the Rodney Marsh experience gets brought up as a reason for not signing Sanchez.

Totally different times, manager, players , mentality etc , so cannot see why the situation would repeat itself.

Sanchez provides so many different options available to the set up that I can only see his signing as a plus factor. My opinion only though.

 

[Dribble]

If you are sane, worked hard to get into a position where your name is first on the team sheet, then along comes this new guy and he is getting your place cos the manager says you need a rest. If not sane then aguero or sterling. If your answer to that is they should just do as they are told and be team players it doesn't stop them being fucked off with things and maybe not giving the 110% they are now.

Balancing the characters in the squad is as important as balancing the skills to some managers, and tbh our squad are performing at their best ever... why risk upsetting that balance midway through the season.

If our players cannot handle having competition/cover in their squad, then they are selfish bastards in it for themselves & not for MCFC & as such, they should be fucked off for having such a weak mental fortitude.

 

[Dribble]

Like I said it's perfect timing

Some are looking at it as £30m wasted as we can get him on a free in the summer but I'm seeing it as £30m saved as we were willing to pay £60m in the summer, you'd be hard pushed to find a player of his quality for £30m in today's market with no competition, so let's do the deal and move on.......

Word!

 

[Dribble]

Well tosin has no premier league experiance and kompany is always injured.

I wouldnt say no to sanchez but when it is already clear sergio isnt exactly thrilled with being on the bench every two or three games it will be fascinating to see how pep juggles the squad. We could potentially have a bench of gundogan, bernardo, jesus and sane. Cant think of a side in world football who has ever had that type of deph maybe aside from the current psg side although they will sell a few this window.

Having said i still dont see sanchez coming this window. I reckon arsenal would rather keeep him and try and get top 4.

If Aguero isn't thrilled, then it's thanks for the Agueroooooooooooooo! moment, & see ya mate.

Are we going to allow ANY player to force us to stagnate just to keep him happy?

 

[PW]

The media are drip feeding he has temper tantrums in the dressing room. Next they'll say he's a mercenary. Blanche from corrie will then drop some obtuse reference about him in a press conference. To me this will confirm he's signing on a free.

Who's Blanche from Corrie.

 

[PW]

If Aguero isn't thrilled, then it's thanks for the Agueroooooooooooooo! moment, & see ya mate.

Are we going to allow ANY player to force us to stagnate just to keep him happy?

I think Kun's getting a bit of a bum deal in the media. The blokes been a model pro, not a minutes bother and now we have a strangle hold on the league and we are adding players he's being painted out like some sort of diva who's making unreasonable demands. I don't buy this bullshit.

 

[kaz7]

I think Kun's getting a bit of a bum deal in the media. The blokes been a model pro, not a minutes bother and now we have a strangle hold on the league and we are adding players he's being painted out like some sort of diva who's making unreasonable demands. I don't buy this bullshit.

this,he wasn't happy being subbed and suddenly he is being a pain,he never has or will be a pain,be careful what you wish for people as sanchez is the same age,scores less and has been shown to sulk,to many are keen to dump sergio and i want sanchez

 

[BlueRockape]

If Aguero isn't thrilled, then it's thanks for the Agueroooooooooooooo! moment, & see ya mate.

Are we going to allow ANY player to force us to stagnate just to keep him happy?

MUST be a wum

 

[St.Pauli support]

For those who couldn't watch the game vs Palace.

Thanks!

So that man is out of form eh?
Too old, over the top, lost a yard?
What a joke.
He still is the man he was last season. I've never had any doubt. He just didn't perform, for a well known reason.

To counter all those (superstitious driven?) fears and worries in case we would sign him now, I'd like to turn your negative side of the medal like that:

When that lad finally is happy again, coached by a Spaniard who is sharing the same philosophy, surrounded by a team of quality footballers - even on the bench! -
we will see an immediate impact on our pace going forward and on our creativity upfront. We will score more.

Saying "no" to such a top player who only wants to join City tells me there must be an important psychological factor for many on here that I don't understand.

Who is able to let me understand why we shouldn't sign a world class player far below his market value of >100m
who is addressing exactly those parts of our game where we have to handle deep sitting compact defences?

Help me. Save my soul. Please.

 

[richards30]

I’m back in the get him in ASAP camp! Wouldn’t give them more than £25m though

 

[Healdplace]

Those worrying about Sane, I suspect him coming on with a mandate to use his pace for the last 30 minutes against shattered defences worn out by Alexis running at them would be a recipe for Sane causing mayhem and we getting more goals.

If we score 5 every game it hardly matters who plays centre half.

 

[BlueRockape]

Thanks!

So that man is out of form eh?
Too old, over the top, lost a yard?
What a joke.
He still is the man he was last season. I've never had any doubt. He just didn't perform, for a well known reason.

To counter all those (superstitious driven?) fears and worries in case we would sign him now, I'd like to turn your negative side of the medal like that:

When that lad finally is happy again, coached by a Spaniard who is sharing the same philosophy, surrounded by a team of quality footballers - even on the bench! -
we will see an immediate impact on our pace going forward and on our creativity upfront. We will score more.

Saying "no" to such a top player who only wants to join City tells me there must be an important psychological factor for many on here that I don't understand.

Who is able to let me understand why we shouldn't sign a world class player far below his market value of >100m
who is addressing exactly those parts of our game where we have to handle deep sitting compact defences?

Help me. Save my soul. Please.

Best post in the transfer forum : )