His pass completion rates are better, but that's because he has an aversion to positive football. He is not just awkward on the ball, he is uI don't think Mangala is especially poor on the ball. He's looks awkward at times but i believe he has better passing stats this season than Otamendi whose passing is overrated and nothing special and indeed any other defender at our club. He keeps it simple and doesn't give the ball away. What you want in a defender imo. I wouldn't say any of our current defenders are especially great on the ball, and i include Kompany in that. He, like Otamendi, both look naturally comfortable on the ball but when put under any kind of genuine pressure they just lump it down the wing and give the ball away
What Upheaval? Also his reputation is that of a young defender who is comfortable on the ball. Don't think anyone is suggesting he is World class. But if you ask me, Id say he has a better chance of becoming WC than Mangala does.Its difficult to guess Peps summer plans,and I guess much does depend on Denayers future,however......if he chooses to bring this lad in,then Managala,given his apparent lack of technical skills,and his desire to play first team football,is definitely the most likely to leave,possibly even as a make weight in any Laporte deal.
Is this kid worthy of the reputation? plus the upheaval? I haven't seen much of him.
Wow,i wasn't aware.Yup, Basque only, no exceptions. (Laporte is French Basque)
We don't need Barca players anyway. I think we'll be just fine.Pep won't unsettle Barcelona players, fact
There will be plenty of other players eager to join City because of Guardiola
I see.By 'upheaval' I mean shifting one of ours,putting someones nose out of joint,disrupting growing partnerships,and not to mention.....spending another 40m.
Yup. Wierd bunch. Over there. They love it though. Gives them a sense of pride. I think it's wierd and slightly nepotistic. But what do I know.Wow,i wasn't aware.
I don't know if we are getting Laporte or not. Was just saying if we were, it would be Mangala leaving. Everyone else can play with the ball in possession, Mangala can't.
I think Laporte is a very good defender. Equally believe Otamendi has been a great purchase. We just don't have a 3rd guy for when Kompany goes down.
Since Kompany, Otamendi and Boateng have been the only CB we've purchased that I was excited about. Did not like the Toure, Lescott, or Mangala buys. Had not seen much of Savic or Nasty when we got them.
Just don't like CBs who are poor on the ball.
It'll have to be after Pep since he won't unsettle one of his own
But what do I know.