Aymeric Laporte

[BlueDejong]

Inside Athletic Club ‏@InsideAthletic 27m27 minutes ago
Athletic Club did say Laporte would undergo more tests today, but thats likely just a formality.

Sam LeeVerified account ‏@Sammy_Goal 37m37 minutes ago
Next chapter of the saga: it's been claimed Laporte said on Periscope (to Iker Muniain) that he'll be out for seven weeks

 

[stan bowles]

Wouldn't touch him until full extent of the injury is known and rehabilitation schedule is identified. Last thing we need is to spend £40m on another crock.

 

[blueincy]

The days of Cruz, Hargreaves and Maicon hopefully all just a distant memory at the club:)

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Wouldn't touch him until full extent of the injury is known and rehabilitation schedule is identified. Last thing we need is to spend £40m on another crock.

Guy suffers a freak and horrific ankle break and you're acting like he's done a Vinny. It's not like his muscle's packed in or anything.

 

[Colin Bell's Boots]

There must be "millions" of the players quoted as being " targets for City " who are shitting themselves now, worrying what injuries are awaiting !

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

There must be "millions" of the players quoted as being " targets for City " who are shitting themselves now, worrying what injuries are awaiting !

Can we have de Gea and Rashford, Mata and Smalling linked?

 

[Dax777]

That kind of says a lot then doesn't it?

Laporte and Varane both played in the Spanish League weekly in 2013/2014. Laporte was voted into the team of the year that season. Which is a serious accomplishment, seeing as he didn't play for one of the big 3.

I'd put more into that voting ( which is more about performance) than I would National team call ups, which can be about performance and relationships.

Not saying he is better than Varane here. But him being behind other CBs on the toting pole for the national team may have more to do with a lot more than a lack of comparable or better talent. The club you play for often plays a role in whether you make the national team. Notice how most of the others already play for Top clubs. I reckon if he moves here and earns a starting spot, same will probably happen at the national team level.

 

[IWasHere]

Laporte and Varane both played in the Spanish League weekly in 2013/2014. Laporte was voted into the team of the year that season. Which is a serious accomplishment, seeing as he didn't play for one of the big 3.

I'd put more into that voting ( which is more about performance) than I would National team call ups, which can be about performance and relationships.

Not saying he is better than Varane here. But him being behind other CBs on the toting pole for the national team may have more to do with a lot more than a lack of comparable or better talent. The club you play for often plays a role in whether you make the national team. Notice how most of the others already play for Top clubs. I reckon if he moves here and earns a starting spot, same will probably happen at the national team level.

No one's questioning his ability. He said he's the best young CB and I simply replied back saying he's not better than varane hence why he's ahead of him in the French squad.

 

[Kompany is King]

I know a lot has been said about Laporte.

Could a summary of his strengths & weaknesses be provided?

I'm not so sure he has pace or his tackling are upto the standard we require, at the moment. Tackling he can improve on but if he lacks pace & we play a high back line which Pep surely will does that not mean he will be exposed?

 

[Colin Bell's Boots]

Can we have de Gea and Rashford, Mata and Smalling linked?

Knowing our luck, they would end up uninjured !

'Nitid stripped of 4 "world class players" - would still be the pundits tip for the PL Champions !

F*ckwits !