Edin Dzeko (continued)
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sir baconface
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Edin's sequence of starts is down to Kun's injury more than anything else. But full credit to him for the way he has responded. He's now doing those additional things we've been wanting for some time.
One factor behind his additional confidence and motivation is that he is being hooked less often. Pellers is making balanced decisions, taking into account form, need for rotation, etc. He has also benefited from Negredo's selfless efforts to involve him which, again, he has shown willing to repay.
If Mr P can continue to juggle, while keeping our three strikers happy, there are plenty more goals to come...plus a trophy or two.
One factor behind his additional confidence and motivation is that he is being hooked less often. Pellers is making balanced decisions, taking into account form, need for rotation, etc. He has also benefited from Negredo's selfless efforts to involve him which, again, he has shown willing to repay.
If Mr P can continue to juggle, while keeping our three strikers happy, there are plenty more goals to come...plus a trophy or two.
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or 4 ;)sir baconface said:
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I don't believe the improvements in Dzeko's form have a huge amount to do with more game time. Personally I think it's more down to Pellegrini's man management as opposed to Mancini's. Both are superb managers, but with very different styles. For me Dzeko, in a similar way to Nasri, needs an understanding supportive manager as opposed to a dictatorial confrontational one.
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His management of him has been spot in the last few games. Leaving him on for the full 90 has definitely seen him grow in confidence.Matty said:
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Actually I'd have said it's much improved as is his workrate. Perhaps the first touch is a confidence thing with him but long may he continue.gocity said:
Krieng_Thai OSC
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He proved me wrong. He can pair with any striker. Well done
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Having previously said on this thread that Dzeko was not in the top 10 of strikers in England, I would like to say that, on current form, he's now probably in the top 5 or 6. Hopefully he can keep it up.
Rumours....
With Manchester City flying high, strike man Edin Dzeko may be headed elsewhere in search of regular playing time as Sergio Aguero has returned from injury. The Bosnian has bagged 15 goals across all competitions for Manchester City (five in the Premier League), but with the trio of Aguero, Alvaro Negredo, and Jesus Navas firing on all cylinders, Dzeko will be sent back to the bench.
According to German outfit Die Welt Wolfsburg could make a run at their former striker, fresh off shelling out £16 million ($26.2 million) for Chelsea winger Kevin De Bruyne. The 27-year-old spent three and a half seasons at the Bundesliga club before making a big £30.5 million ($50 millio) move to the Etihad in January of 2011.
That would be a heck of a January haul for the 5th place club, and would give Wolfsburg a massive boost as they search for a return to the Champions League.
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With Manchester City flying high, strike man Edin Dzeko may be headed elsewhere in search of regular playing time as Sergio Aguero has returned from injury. The Bosnian has bagged 15 goals across all competitions for Manchester City (five in the Premier League), but with the trio of Aguero, Alvaro Negredo, and Jesus Navas firing on all cylinders, Dzeko will be sent back to the bench.
According to German outfit Die Welt Wolfsburg could make a run at their former striker, fresh off shelling out £16 million ($26.2 million) for Chelsea winger Kevin De Bruyne. The 27-year-old spent three and a half seasons at the Bundesliga club before making a big £30.5 million ($50 millio) move to the Etihad in January of 2011.
That would be a heck of a January haul for the 5th place club, and would give Wolfsburg a massive boost as they search for a return to the Champions League.
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Completely agree with this.Matty said:
He is a player that needs to feel wanted and appreciated by his manager to get the best out of him.
MP has been brilliant at bringing him back into the fold.
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I said Pelligrini deserved credit for Dzeko's return to form. Then people jumped down my throat and said things such as "well what if Sergio wasn't injured", I'm glad people are coming round.
If Dzeko says to Txiki, Pellegrini or whoever "I am happy and understand the rotation now", it should be a new contract, not a new club that's being talked about. We won't find a better "number 3" (but there isn't really a 2nd or 3rd choice at the moment) out there unless we spend £30m and risk another unhappy customer, like Diego Costa or someone.
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Pellegrini's man management in form of giving Dzeko a chance to play most consecutive matches ever while in City and confidence all played part. I think his first touch and passing have improved tremendously since he's been playing consistently. So much so that it's rarely criticized now. He's even starting to dribble again. This is a direct result of getting consistent playing time I think.Matty said:
I think another person who deserves credit is Alvaro. The beast has worked really well with Dzeko, and has I think also helped him with confidence. Edin and Alvaro seem to get along great on the pitch. Their partnership has surprised me the most, because on paper it shouldn't work, but it worked great these past few months.
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Would love to see it happen, he looks like Dzeko from Wolfsburg days. He has said that he would love to go back to Germany, but if we are playing like we are now and he accepts the fact that he can´t play every single game, it would be great to see him stay IMO.
neel said:
I call major CRAP on this article.
No way Edin would settle for Wolfsburg now....(maybe prior to retirement)...plust they cant afford him.
And not to mention he looks like he is really ENJOYING his place in City now.
Proper crap that.
noise
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Top 10 strikers in Europe. 3 hail from guess which team?
baildon blue
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If he keeps on playing like he has since Bayern Munich . I want him to stay . Because this looks like the Dzeko that played in Germany . He made some great runs against Cardiff .
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