De Rossi (continued)

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Re: De Rossi

It's frightening to think about the experience and knowledge a young up and coming talent such as Rodwell or Razak would take from training/playing alongside De Rossi.

 

[sam-caddick]

Re: De Rossi

We might foind out more after tonights game. I am sure the Italian media will try and ask about his future.

 

[BlueCityfan]

Re: De Rossi

imo rodwell has been bought to become a cb, as well as cover for cm. But predominantly a cb.

Wrong. Both Mancini and Platt have pretty much confirmed he will play in midfield. Only CB in emergency situations or sometimes when we play 3-5-2.

But there is space for another midfielder IF De Jong is sold.

exactly this rodwell was brought in to play in midfield, my question being why buy de rossi then

who are you gonna drop barry ? if so as well rodwell would barely get played.

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

 

[Anonymous]

Re: De Rossi

Wrong. Both Mancini and Platt have pretty much confirmed he will play in midfield. Only CB in emergency situations or sometimes when we play 3-5-2.

But there is space for another midfielder IF De Jong is sold.

exactly this rodwell was brought in to play in midfield, my question being why buy de rossi then

who are you gonna drop barry ? if so as well rodwell would barely get played.

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

 

[BlueCityfan]

Re: De Rossi

exactly this rodwell was brought in to play in midfield, my question being why buy de rossi then

who are you gonna drop barry ? if so as well rodwell would barely get played.

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

Yes he was, but injuries have ruined his pre-season already and he is 31. But just like Lescott, if Mancini buys another top quality player in his position his role will be reduced if that player can perform even better. But that doesn't mean they don't have roles to play. Anyways, don't feel like speculating about these transfer things too much. Let's just wait and see what happens in the market and what kind of plans Mancini has.

 

[Hamann Pineapple]

Re: De Rossi

exactly this rodwell was brought in to play in midfield, my question being why buy de rossi then

who are you gonna drop barry ? if so as well rodwell would barely get played.

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

Surely they'll rotate, Yaya didn't get much of a rest last season

 

[loffers]

Re: De Rossi

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

Surely they'll rotate, Yaya didn't get much of a rest last season

I'm sure Yaya will play every game he can next season, he is pivotal. I agree he needs a rest sometimes but cant see it happening

 

[mcfcphil]

Re: De Rossi

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

Yes he was, but injuries have ruined his pre-season already and he is 31. But just like Lescott, if Mancini buys another top quality player in his position his role will be reduced if that player can perform even better. But that doesn't mean they don't have roles to play. Anyways, don't feel like speculating about these transfer things too much. Let's just wait and see what happens in the market and what kind of plans Mancini has.

Barry may be happy to play less games but still have a significant role to play in our success. Big difference between being first choice and hardly getting a game. Barry will get plenty of game time as 3rd choice midfielder and he will also prolong his career at the top level/avoid as many injuries by playing slightly fewer games per season

 

[Anonymous]

Re: De Rossi

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

Surely they'll rotate, Yaya didn't get much of a rest last season

but if you look at mancinis record, the best players always get played, kompany, toure, silva and aguero barely ever get dropped. not much rotation really

 

[sam-caddick]

Re: De Rossi

exactly this rodwell was brought in to play in midfield, my question being why buy de rossi then

who are you gonna drop barry ? if so as well rodwell would barely get played.

Can't see us signing another midfielder until 1 is gone. De Jong in this case.
Then we would have: Yaya, De Rossi, Barry, Rodwell, Milner + Razak (unless he goes on loan).
Yaya and De Rossi starters. I think Barry at 31 (and now injured) will be 2 more seasons at City till he is 33. I can see his role reduced and playing more of a squad role from now on.
But not sure if i believe these De Rossi rumours yet.

barry was one of our best players last season, just cant see him being dropped

For the Champions League I can. Barry is a club class player, not at International/European level.

De Rossi couldf be the difference in the CL this season and season coming.