Aymeric Laporte

[g180aj]

I'm not so sure about that. From what I've seen he's similar in style to Stones, in terms of he's good on the ball etc. But a bit quicker, stronger, better in the air and hopefully less errors in him. I think Laporte and Otamendi will be the starting pair eventually. Stones form has been poor and it will take some time for Laporte to settle in, but in a 2 I think Laporte and Otamendi will be the preferred pairing

I personally think before John got injured he was head and shoulders above any one in the league. Since then otamendi has gone from strength to strength and really grew with the pressure on his back. I do however think right now Otamendi will be the main man but by the end of next year John and Aymeric will be the starting pair and by the time they are 28 will be the best centre back pairing in world football.

 

[MarsLlama]

Lol. In your opinion of course....

Yes, but I would reason that only someone who really dislikes Otamendi would believe that he should be dropped for Stones, Kompany or Laporte based on the performances of each of the four this season.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Yes, but I would reason that only someone who really dislikes Otamendi would believe that he should be dropped for Stones, Kompany or Laporte based on the performances of each of the four this season.

Nah mate, I like Nico, I just think that IF everyone was 100% fully fit and in form, hypothetical of course, then Vince, Stones and Laporte would be the best 3.

 

[Cityfan]

Nah mate, I like Nico, I just think that IF everyone was 100% fully fit and in form, hypothetical of course, then Vince, Stones and Laporte would be the best 3.

Love Vinny but regrettably I think if 100% fit is now a hypothetical situation that is unlikely to arise in a form that Pep trusts.

 

[kippax4ever]

Is the JFE thread locked now...

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

Do we want to play with 2 elegant passers of the ball or do we need one of those and a stopper?
So Vinny (when fit obv) and Stones or Otter and Laporte in a 4.
Didn't Pep go with Puyol and another at Barca and same at Bayern?
Be interesting to see how he wants to go with the diversity he now has.

 

[Citizen Green]

Do we want to play with 2 elegant passers of the ball or do we need one of those and a stopper?
So Vinny (when fit obv) and Stones or Otter and Laporte in a 4.
Didn't Pep go with Puyol and another at Barca and same at Bayern?
Be interesting to see how he wants to go with the diversity he now has.

Back 3 I rate

2 ball playing centre-halves eitherside of the stopper (Ota) in the centre.

Bring. It. On.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

Doing part of his medical this morning?

Manchester City News‏Verified account @ManCityMEN 4m4 minutes ago
Laporte medical 'underway' this morning https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfer-news-live-14208098 …



http://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2018/01/27/5a6c64d9468aeb626c8b4567.html

Manchester City are wasting no time in completing the purchase of Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club with the centre-back starting his medical tests on Saturday morning.

Although Athletic gave their players two days off following Friday's draw with Eibar, Laporte was in for an hour-and-a-half workout having sat out the match.

The Frenchman also passed a blood test as part of his medical with other procedures likely to be undertaken before he flies to England on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning.

Athletic have given their consent for their Lezama facilities to be used for these tests with 65 million euros the fee due to be paid by City for the 23-year-old.

 

[razman]

The Fraud - Guillem Balague‏ :)

 

[Gabriel]

If as reported the medical is on Tues, I think that might be a tad early to have him on the bench the next day

Thanks. Hadn’t seen that mooted, but I’d still have him assimilated as quickly as possible, even if it is on the bench.