Are we light in Central Mid now?

[BusterPhillips]

Assuming Nasri, Delph and Fernando leave as expected, are we going to be short of a midfielder for the coming season?

As it stands the options we have are:

D.Silva - advanced play maker
KDB - can play central mid
Yaya - pivot but another year older
B.Silva - advanced play maker
Danilo - FB who can play def mid but as we only have 3 FB he will most likley be rotated in def
Fernandinho - central mid
Gundogan - central mid but questions over injuries

With four competitions i can see a need for a more specialised central mid, which is why i think we'll be in for Chamberlain who can play several positions.

What are peoples thoughts? In hindsight should we have kept hold of garcia?

 

[Bluebee2]

We have plenty of options, no need to worry

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

I think we need a strong character in midfield driving the players. Other than that we do have a lot of players to choose from.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

A fit Delph could do the job as a squadie.
He puts his foot in.moves the ball quickly & simply,is a leader & competitor & has a good engine.
BUT........he can't stay fit !!

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Personally I'd say yes but a striker is needed more and a CB. We'll strengthen there next year in my opinion.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

I liked the link to Goretzka but there's no room, shame the English are shit

 

[ws01]

Yes.

We were short of quality last season and we're still short of quality going into this season. It's one of our key weaknesses and still hasn't been addressed.

 

[Dax777]

Position requirements = 3
City options = 7

Light in the position? No.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Phil Foden, Matt Smith, Rodney Kongolo and Jacob Davenport say hi.

 

[Blue Til Death]

Phil Foden a must to be played this season, hope Pep gives him plenty of game time so we can see what he can really do in the PL

 

[wolfie1988]

Defensively we are probably sill a little weak

 

[schfc6]

I liked the link to Goretzka but there's no room, shame the English are shit

Now Kolarov has gone, there is room. But we'd only have 3 centre backs then.

 

[schfc6]

Assuming Nasri, Delph and Fernando leave as expected, are we going to be short of a midfielder for the coming season?

As it stands the options we have are:

D.Silva - advanced play maker
KDB - can play central mid
Yaya - pivot but another year older
B.Silva - advanced play maker
Danilo - FB who can play def mid but as we only have 3 FB he will most likley be rotated in def
Fernandinho - central mid
Gundogan - central mid but questions over injuries

With four competitions i can see a need for a more specialised central mid, which is why i think we'll be in for Chamberlain who can play several positions.

What are peoples thoughts? In hindsight should we have kept hold of garcia?

For me we are only going really play one deep lying/pivot/holding midfielder. We have YaYa & Fernandinho for that. Danilo and Gundogan as viable options there too. Especially against the weaker sides.
Then we have to two more advanced 8's as they were known last season. For this two positions we have Silva, Bernardo, De Bruyne and Gundogan. With Foden looking likely to be an option & Diaz too.

Next year I think we'll see a big upgrade for the pivot/holding player.

 

[NQCitizen]

We're light in all areas apart from in goal and attacking mid.

Great to see high quality players coming in but a lot more have gone in terms of numbers.

 

[Alec-mcfc]

I think we're very strong in every position now, we don't need to sign anyone.

Although I wouldn't say no to Sanchez or Mbappe.

 

[BrianW]

Bring back James Milner. He always wanted to play centre midfield, but nasty Liverpool force him to play full back. He must be hopping mad.

 

[dennis the menace]

Position requirements = 3
City options = 7

Light in the position? No.

If only it was that simple. Gundogan can't be relied on due to injuries - same with Delph. Yaya isnt mobile enough to play in the holding midfield role - especially against the top sides, plus the age factor. Fernandinho isn't consistent, and didn't have a particularly good season last season and is 32. The other 3 are attacking players.

I do agree that in most games it isn't an issue but against the top sides it is. We need a top class holding midfielder. Someone who can protect the central defenders and carry the ball forward. The type of player that makes a late run into the box.

It's concerning that the spine of the team is short of players. We need a top class central defender;, a commanding central midfielder, as described above and another striker.

I feel we are going to have to be patient.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

Bring back James Milner. He always wanted to play centre midfield, but nasty Liverpool force him to play full back. He must be hopping mad.

Poor iccle jimmy,not really worked out for you has it yorkie.
Relegated to fool back,no trophies,lost England place & lost all respect at City.
Bank manager happy though so that's ok eh.
Keep that chin up laa !!!

 

[CrownPointBlue]

If only it was that simple. Gundogan can't be relied on due to injuries - same with Delph. Yaya isnt mobile enough to play in the holding midfield role - especially against the top sides, plus the age factor. Fernandinho isn't consistent, and didn't have a particularly good season last season and is 32. The other 3 are attacking players.

I do agree that in most games it isn't an issue but against the top sides it is. We need a top class holding midfielder. Someone who can protect the central defenders and carry the ball forward. The type of player that makes a late run into the box.

It's concerning that the spine of the team is short of players. We need a top class central defender;, a commanding central midfielder, as described above and another striker.

I feel we are going to have to be patient.

Dino was overplayed the season before by Brazil & having to cover for the exposed Yaya.

He's had a good rest this summer he can do all of that job.

 

[@BluePhil8]

Not on paper. 3 players competing for 1 position as DM in Gundogan, Yaya and Fernandinho.

B.Silva, De Bruyne and Silva for the other 2 on either side.