Magicpole
Well-Known Member
I hear this line rolled out a lot but first of all the so called best have to get the ball to challenge our back line. Until that actually happens no one can say if City are vulnerable at the back. It has become something of a mantra amongst pundits and some fans.
"City are poor at the back" blah blah
City defend as a team and have shown recently how good they are at this. No one has really troubled our defence because we start defending that high up. Players like Sane, Jesus, Sergio, Silva KDB, Sterling are doing the defending. If the so called defenders are called upon, Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Ederson etc. they have also done the job well.
I don't think you are poor at the back. I think for you to be CL top dogs you need to improve that area.
You have invested heavily in that area and they may become even better as a unit. I just think it's the area of your team, it has been, that can get you knocked out.
Do you think you are good to go, re winning the CL as is? If so, then we can give opinions all day, the test that will answer these question will be answered in the next 6 months.
I actually hope you do it. Not as much as you obviously, but in assessing the situation, I can see an improvement this year absolutely, and as I said your new defenders might knit perfectly.
It's all to play for.