Does Yaya still have a role?

[david whites spike]

Not anymore in this style of play.My opinion is that he and his agent gave us 2 options.....
1.We pay the rest of his contract off and he say thanks for the memories.
2.He sees the contract out and gets a nice signing on fee next summer signing on elsewhere.

 

[schfc6]

I don't think too many are having a go at him. The question is, does he still have a role?

As someone posted a few pages back, it's highly unlikely he'll be named in the CL squad. One senior player needs leaving out.

Not sure how the PL squad works, I think Sane & Iheanacho's sees him in the PL squad.

Will YaYa's ego take the CL omission and continue to be happy or would he be more use in a key game than a Navas or Fernando?

For a tournament with a max 13 games I think he'd be possibly a better gamble than Navas who offers nothing that Sane & Sterling don't.

 

[bluemoon32]

Don't see a role for him anymore tbh but hopefully he doesn't start sulking and causing a problem behind the scenes

 

[xgorton]

Don't see a role for him anymore tbh but hopefully he doesn't start sulking and causing a problem behind the scenes

If he starts that Pep will put him out to grass.

 

[ninjamonkey]

definitely still think there's a role for him, he's still a superb player. He could be excellent in coming into games to retain possession and see the game out. I don't however think Pep see's a role for him. We'll probably see him in the cup games and nothing more bar a lot of injuries and he'll be off the China in January imo.

 

[Blue Til Death]

I think Pep should play him up front in certain games, he definitely still has something to offer at City

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Could and should have left a hero two years ago. Still one of the most pivotal reasons for our recent success but with each passing season his legacy becomes more tarnished. There's a reason why Silva is my all time favourite player when it could easily have been Yaya.

This sums it all up quite nicely for me.

 

[Father Paul]

wow, another thread where we all get to slag off past city players and winners.

He isnt right for the team now, in the past though we WOULD NOT have won anything without him in the team. City fans should remember that.

Sorry but just am seeing way to many negative City fans who come out of the corners having a go at players who Pep doesnt choose or like.

Am totally confused as to why he is staying though.... I hope he gets a chaance to have a last farewell game at least.

Totally agree just can't figure out why he's still around. It looks like he will be left out of the CL squad and is unlikely to get any further than a place at the end of the bench in league games. To say it is a total waste of money is a classic understatement. Perhaps if he can keep himself fit and there is a rash of injuries and suspensions he might get a few games and if this does transpire lets hope a little bit of magic remains.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

The best things about watching us under Pep so far have been the intensity of the pressing all over the pitch and the tempo that we are playing the game when in possession. IMO Yaya doesn't have the athleticism to press effectively (even now it is well organised and players aren't having to run as far to press) and while his passing is good, his natural game always seems to generally slow down the tempo of our play. For all his strengths, I just don't think he will suit how we are playing now and we will lose much more than we will gain by having him on the pitch. He's still capable of the odd bit of magic so maybe he still has a role as an impact sub when we are desperate but other than that, I just don't see it.

 

[Marvin]

Still got Gundogan and Sane to come in. On the other hand nasri gone. He needs to work hard to improve his fitness still further so that he can play a part if called upon.

He must have worked hard over the Summer to get his weight down. Needs to keep working. This maybe his final season so I hope he can get himself to a level when he can be effective.