GaudinoMotors
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De Bruyne?
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Big Yaya Wilko 12
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In the real world Mr Wilko Managers do not take risks when it comes to 'real' football matches...The reason Nacho and Denayer are even remotely being considered is because they have been exceptional...and even then they will play very little this season IMO
Zuculini is a midfielder...possibly our most hotly contested area on the field...just who do you think Bruno will replace out of the host of world superstars we have in the centre of the park?
Well considering we have a half fit midfield at the moment he might get his chance soon.
I'd last least loan him to another prem team. Just to see how he does. Think he'll be a cracking player!
Neville Kneville
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Based on what Nev?
I know you like your youth, As do I...but this lad is becoming the new Bojinov...as in put on a pedestal whilst having very little game time...aside from a decent cameo in the pre season friendlies before the 14/15 season he's played very little...after that disastrous Valencia debacle I really don't know what you are going off?
I'm not building him up as anything. I have no idea how good he might be long term. I don't really view him as a youth player anyhow.
But he's got a fucking fantasic engine on him, tackles & gets into the box & can finish & looks comfortable enough in our team. Imo, we've looked a miles better side with him pre season, than with Nasri.
We don't have any box to box mids in the EDS (Ntcham & Fofana were the nearest, & both have been loaned out), which again suggests to me, we either have incoming or we may perhaps be going to use Zuculini there.
Big Yaya Wilko 12
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I'm not building him up as anything. I have no idea how good he might be long term. I don't really view him as a youth player anyhow.
But he's got a fucking fantasic engine on him, tackles & gets into the box & can finish & looks comfortable enough in our team. Imo, we've looked a miles better side with him pre season, than with Nasri.
We don't have any box to box mids in the EDS (Ntcham & Fofana were the nearest, & both have been loaned out), which again suggests to me, we either have incoming or we may perhaps be going to use Zuculini there.
I completely agree. About 4 1/2 years ago I was in Argentina for a while (a long story).
I got the chance to see a Racing game and he played. He was only 17 or 18. Head and shoulders above the rest by a mile.
Funny story as it happens: I was in the internet cafe in 'The Art Factory' in San Telmo, Buenos Aires and I peered over the desk and saw a bloke on this very forum!
I asked his name and he was a fellow Manc. He said he was signed up to the forum but I can't remember his name. Were any of you lot in Argentina in about March/April 2011 by any chance? I might have met you already!
andyhinch
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The rains stop so shall have a wander past the hospital, shall report back from waitrose coffee shop later. TTFN.
supercity88
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If we don't sign Pogba then I'd be happy to see Zuculini in our squad for the next season. His loan spell was disastrous. There's no doubt about that. He wasn't given a real opportunity for whatever reason. From what I've seen in pre-season is that he's someone who will work very hard in that midfield area, and that's exactly what we need.
Last season we could very well have won the league had we the type of players like Zuculini. With Delph and Fernandinho as other options in that role we're in a very good position considering the number of games we'll have this time around. We've didn't have many options in the centre of the park last season and it takes its toll.
In the CL, in a knockout game 1st leg, I'd be happy to see all three of those in the middle of the park, soaking up pressure. Let's be honest, with Yaya as our main creative player in the middle, we'll need some cover in midfield to allow him the freedom to play to his strengths and not run himself into the ground.
If De Bruyne arrives, I'd still like to see Lopes in our first team squad. Navas created a lot of goal scoring opportunities for all his sins. His mentality can't be questioned, late on in games he will find space and will cause problems.
If I was running City, I'd have been trying to sell Nasri all summer. A good season every other isn't good enough at his age. I'd rather give a young lad a chance than hope Nasri finds consistency. De Bruyne, Lopes, Navas, Silva, Sterling as attacking options I'd be very comfortable with.
Last season we could very well have won the league had we the type of players like Zuculini. With Delph and Fernandinho as other options in that role we're in a very good position considering the number of games we'll have this time around. We've didn't have many options in the centre of the park last season and it takes its toll.
In the CL, in a knockout game 1st leg, I'd be happy to see all three of those in the middle of the park, soaking up pressure. Let's be honest, with Yaya as our main creative player in the middle, we'll need some cover in midfield to allow him the freedom to play to his strengths and not run himself into the ground.
If De Bruyne arrives, I'd still like to see Lopes in our first team squad. Navas created a lot of goal scoring opportunities for all his sins. His mentality can't be questioned, late on in games he will find space and will cause problems.
If I was running City, I'd have been trying to sell Nasri all summer. A good season every other isn't good enough at his age. I'd rather give a young lad a chance than hope Nasri finds consistency. De Bruyne, Lopes, Navas, Silva, Sterling as attacking options I'd be very comfortable with.
IanBishopsHaircut
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Last season we could very well have won the league had we the type of players like Zuculini.
Preposterous
City_Sean
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Preposterous
This, I've not seen enough of Zuculini to state whether or not he's good enough, but his loan deals don't inspire confidence in the lad.
This, I've not seen enough of Zuculini to state whether or not he's good enough, but his loan deals don't inspire confidence in the lad.
Ignore his loan deals. Harry Kane was completely wank for on loan several clubs, and scored 30 goals last season. He went to Valencia, then they got loads of money and brought in permanent players to use instead. Then he went to a Cordoba side so shit they were almost relegated before he arrived - not the situation to throw a 21 year old loanee into the team.
Look at his actual performances in a City shirt to judge him, not the fact you heard he had a bad loan spell.