City v Napoli Post Match Discussion Thread

[Breadsnapper]

Thougt Komps had hus poorest game tonight. Team lacked fluidity and balance and Nasri seemed Isolated, no support or overlapping runs. Napoli were poor with quick balls into the area and panicked at times. We didn't take advantage of it. Tevez looked like he didn't give a toss to me, not impressed. We alsoisswd the speed if Micah and Clichy as napoli were quick on the break.
Hopefully lessons learned. Fantastic free kick BOMBA DI KOLAROV!!!

 

[andrewmswift]

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

 

[Marvin]

rare that I come away from a home game in a good mood, but that was a cracking game of football tonight

Napoli defended and counter-attacked brilliantly and we were so close to punching through them on so many occasions. I felt if we had got in front we would have gone on to win comfortably as they would have had to come out and play. They only did so on the break, but they were very good at it

Can't wait for the next Champions League game, but it does annoy me that we have these huge draining fixtures, and then play away in the Premiership whilst the seeded teams play much easier games

 

[Blue Whale]

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

Or rather Ballotelli was crying out for the game. Especially with him being injured.<br /><br />-- Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:52 pm --<br /><br />

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

Or rather Ballotelli was crying out for the game. Especially with him being injured.

 

[andrewmswift]

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

Or rather Ballotelli was crying out for the game. Especially with him being injured.

-- Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:52 pm --

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

Or rather Ballotelli was crying out for the game. Especially with him being injured.

Suspended. But yeah.

 

[rastus]

We started well I thought but faded.

Napoli were very good. They came with a plan and it worked almost to perfection.

At this level you have to take your chances and in my view toure should I've scored although fair play he made the chance.

Mancini made three mistakes in my opinion. Not playing clichy and Richards and not making substitutions 15 mins earlier.

Silva and in particular nasri had off days.

I don't think Barry was 100% fit but why is he trying passes like that? He ain't Messi! That cost us the goal.

Bit of a reality check. We haven't played anyone as good as that this season so far.

Bayern is now a must not lose as the longer te group goes on the more the pressure will build and affect performances. I wouldn't fancy having to go to beat bayern !

Not for me, Kolarov did well scored the equalser, knows naps, richards I believe not fit for tonight (Imay stand corrected). the subs? well who knows but I tend to agree

All games are a must win at this level, but it doesnt always happen, this is such a high level.

 

[Comrade Buka]

Nothing wrong with the fullbacks Macini played, width and crosses were there if only he'd switch Silva to the left and Nasri to the right, instead of this "two false-nines" tactic which Napoli completely stifled.

Anyone know of a good stat site? Where one could find crosses and such?

 

[Ryinho]

Thought we did alright tonight, again no pace or width to expose napoli defence, also Lescott had a good game for me tonight but people still slate him, yet kompany nearly cost us twice with a slip and a poor pass back. I think Lescott has been the much better defender recently compared to vinny he seems shaky to me lately

 

[windie]

Just got back, really enjoyed the game.

It would have obviously been better with the win but it's just the beginning of the journey.

Zabletta was my man of the match. Really saved our bacon with a couple of his challenges.

 

[Blue Whale]

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

Or rather Ballotelli was crying out for the game. Especially with him being injured.

-- Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:52 pm --

Game was crying out for Balotelli. It really was.

Or rather Ballotelli was crying out for the game. Especially with him being injured.

Suspended. But yeah.

Is what I meant to say. Ta.