Eric Garcia to Barcelona

[Centurions]

Coaches can also be affected by the personnel they already have at their disposal. When Tosin was here, we had, I think, Otamendi/Stones/Kompany/Mangala ahead of him, so at 20/21 he had precious little likelihood of progressing and Guardiola had previous little need to cater for his inclusion.

Maybe he won’t make it with us, but I reckon a good season with us and his sale value would be much more.

At the time Mangala went on his loan merry-go-round, Tosin would have been just 19 and inexperienced. Loaning Tosin out at that time was the correct move.

 

[Centurions]

I'm not saying Tosin doesn't a chance but I've watched quite alot of him at Blackburn and WBA and he doesn't seem to be anywhere near the level to play at City. Both WBA and Blackburn left him on the bench numerous times. If Pep thinks he's good enough to get a chance then I'm sure he will.
If anybody deserves a chance its Harwood-Bellis.

Last season he had just 2 appearances on the bench and that was following his return from injury I think as he wasn't in the squad at the start of the season. 34 league games isn't a bad record.

 

[Gabriel]

At the time Mangala went on his loan merry-go-round, Tosin would have been just 19 and inexperienced. Loaning Tosin out at that time was the correct move.

I agree. There was little room for progression at the club, and for central defenders who need to fill out and learn some darker arts, the Championship is the ideal place.

 

[FCBarca]

For those who are interested, really great analysis thread of Garcia's strengths and areas he can improve upon by former footballer/analyst, Àlex Delmàs. It's in Spanish

 

[decmancity]

For those who are interested, really great analysis thread of Garcia's strengths and areas he can improve upon by former footballer/analyst, Àlex Delmàs. It's in Spanish

POSITION SPECIALIST
Eric is a pure center back. Fast and very ready for the elections in full game. Very complete for the position. A specialist
With 19 years he has played 881 minutes (adding PL + CH) and grows football each day that passes

AMBIPERFIL
He is right-handed but it is not a determining factor if he has to play in the opposite profile. In fact he has played both on the right and on the left. He has very clear ideas and knows both his strengths and his limitations. Solvent on both sides. This is your Heat Map

It is electric of movements and very fast of reaction. The game is spent providing aid and balancing defensively. That makes him a great concealer. Precisely the profile that the #FCB does not have today

Something that is evidenced by the data. His averages on punts and interceptions are very good:

2.6 punts per game
1.4 interceptions per game

READY IN THE GUIDELINES
Superb in positioning. He always swings to the ball zone moments before the rest of the players. It is outlined very well to take the striker to the most unfavorable area for him

That is what explains that it is very difficult to overcome in the duel and that, in addition, it does not incur faults:

Offered only 0.3 times per game
0.80 fouls per Premier match
Only 1 yellow in 881 minutes

DEFEND IN VERTICAL
His conditions and his high understanding of the position give him the possibility to defend forward. He prefers to jump than to save. He prefers to anticipate than to back down. And when he does, he is used to being victorious because he has forcefulness and determination

HELP UP THE LINE
Made to play on a dominating team because it has an invaluable condition for it: it is safe defending with spaces behind. A footballer who always pulls the defensive line forward.

CONTINUITY SUPPORT
Come in and offer yourself. It is very clear. After the pass, he goes down 2 meters quickly, offering himself as a pass line again. Great piece for game recirculation. Matching Guardiola has made him even better

HIGH ATTENTION AND SUPER REGULAR
One of its best characteristics is the concentration and attention with which it plays. It does not disconnect at any time and does not make mistakes. Of those defenders who show a really excellent regularity in all matches

EGURO AND CONSERVATIVE ON THE PASS
Very reliable in the pass. Don't risk too much. He is not one of the best game initiators in Europe but he does have the ability to overcome the line with a pass if the opponent leaves a gap

93% pass on own field
92% in rival field

It is not bad since he has been educated in the position game but he can improve in it. You have a tight pass but sometimes you have a hard time raising the risk level in the filtered pass. With the increase in minutes and confidence, it will evolve for sure because it has members

LONG DISPLACEMENTS
He uses almost nothing the long diagonals to surprise the rival. Partly because he has no ability to do it, partly because he conceives the game more short than long

Only 5% of his passes are long. Varying length is good for a central defender

UEGO AIR
That itself is weak in the air game. He has girth to win many more aerial duels than he wins (37% success). Your background in PL can help you progress

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

A lot of people keep saying this but he’s actually a few cm taller than Ake.

Oh right : /

Do we buy him some Elton John boots that make him appear a bit taller?

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

POSITION SPECIALIST
Eric is a pure center back. Fast and very ready for the elections in full game. Very complete for the position. A specialist
With 19 years he has played 881 minutes (adding PL + CH) and grows football each day that passes

AMBIPERFIL
He is right-handed but it is not a determining factor if he has to play in the opposite profile. In fact he has played both on the right and on the left. He has very clear ideas and knows both his strengths and his limitations. Solvent on both sides. This is your Heat Map

It is electric of movements and very fast of reaction. The game is spent providing aid and balancing defensively. That makes him a great concealer. Precisely the profile that the #FCB does not have today

Something that is evidenced by the data. His averages on punts and interceptions are very good:

2.6 punts per game
1.4 interceptions per game

READY IN THE GUIDELINES
Superb in positioning. He always swings to the ball zone moments before the rest of the players. It is outlined very well to take the striker to the most unfavorable area for him

That is what explains that it is very difficult to overcome in the duel and that, in addition, it does not incur faults:

Offered only 0.3 times per game
0.80 fouls per Premier match
Only 1 yellow in 881 minutes

DEFEND IN VERTICAL
His conditions and his high understanding of the position give him the possibility to defend forward. He prefers to jump than to save. He prefers to anticipate than to back down. And when he does, he is used to being victorious because he has forcefulness and determination

HELP UP THE LINE
Made to play on a dominating team because it has an invaluable condition for it: it is safe defending with spaces behind. A footballer who always pulls the defensive line forward.

CONTINUITY SUPPORT
Come in and offer yourself. It is very clear. After the pass, he goes down 2 meters quickly, offering himself as a pass line again. Great piece for game recirculation. Matching Guardiola has made him even better

HIGH ATTENTION AND SUPER REGULAR
One of its best characteristics is the concentration and attention with which it plays. It does not disconnect at any time and does not make mistakes. Of those defenders who show a really excellent regularity in all matches

EGURO AND CONSERVATIVE ON THE PASS
Very reliable in the pass. Don't risk too much. He is not one of the best game initiators in Europe but he does have the ability to overcome the line with a pass if the opponent leaves a gap

93% pass on own field
92% in rival field

It is not bad since he has been educated in the position game but he can improve in it. You have a tight pass but sometimes you have a hard time raising the risk level in the filtered pass. With the increase in minutes and confidence, it will evolve for sure because it has members

LONG DISPLACEMENTS
He uses almost nothing the long diagonals to surprise the rival. Partly because he has no ability to do it, partly because he conceives the game more short than long

Only 5% of his passes are long. Varying length is good for a central defender

UEGO AIR
That itself is weak in the air game. He has girth to win many more aerial duels than he wins (37% success). Your background in PL can help you progress

What's a pure center back?

 

[jamesha]

I cannot help but wonder how Barcelona fans feel about Eric being their top target this Summer. He has done well and has great potential but I cannot see any way in which him going back to Barce would transform their fortunes - it would hardly be like signing KdB, Aubamenyang etc.

In our terms it is probably a bit better than the resigning of Angelinho but would not be in the same league as re-signing Sancho (not that will ever happen).

Is this really the limit of Barce's ambition or are they just blowing smoke up Garcia's jacksie?

 

[hateutd]

Im afraid, another story like Sane....

 

[EricBrooksGhost]

POSITION SPECIALIST
Eric is a pure center back. Fast and very ready for the elections in full game. Very complete for the position. A specialist
With 19 years he has played 881 minutes (adding PL + CH) and grows football each day that passes

AMBIPERFIL
He is right-handed but it is not a determining factor if he has to play in the opposite profile. In fact he has played both on the right and on the left. He has very clear ideas and knows both his strengths and his limitations. Solvent on both sides. This is your Heat Map

It is electric of movements and very fast of reaction. The game is spent providing aid and balancing defensively. That makes him a great concealer. Precisely the profile that the #FCB does not have today

Something that is evidenced by the data. His averages on punts and interceptions are very good:

2.6 punts per game
1.4 interceptions per game

READY IN THE GUIDELINES
Superb in positioning. He always swings to the ball zone moments before the rest of the players. It is outlined very well to take the striker to the most unfavorable area for him

That is what explains that it is very difficult to overcome in the duel and that, in addition, it does not incur faults:

Offered only 0.3 times per game
0.80 fouls per Premier match
Only 1 yellow in 881 minutes

DEFEND IN VERTICAL
His conditions and his high understanding of the position give him the possibility to defend forward. He prefers to jump than to save. He prefers to anticipate than to back down. And when he does, he is used to being victorious because he has forcefulness and determination

HELP UP THE LINE
Made to play on a dominating team because it has an invaluable condition for it: it is safe defending with spaces behind. A footballer who always pulls the defensive line forward.

CONTINUITY SUPPORT
Come in and offer yourself. It is very clear. After the pass, he goes down 2 meters quickly, offering himself as a pass line again. Great piece for game recirculation. Matching Guardiola has made him even better

HIGH ATTENTION AND SUPER REGULAR
One of its best characteristics is the concentration and attention with which it plays. It does not disconnect at any time and does not make mistakes. Of those defenders who show a really excellent regularity in all matches

EGURO AND CONSERVATIVE ON THE PASS
Very reliable in the pass. Don't risk too much. He is not one of the best game initiators in Europe but he does have the ability to overcome the line with a pass if the opponent leaves a gap

93% pass on own field
92% in rival field

It is not bad since he has been educated in the position game but he can improve in it. You have a tight pass but sometimes you have a hard time raising the risk level in the filtered pass. With the increase in minutes and confidence, it will evolve for sure because it has members

LONG DISPLACEMENTS
He uses almost nothing the long diagonals to surprise the rival. Partly because he has no ability to do it, partly because he conceives the game more short than long

Only 5% of his passes are long. Varying length is good for a central defender

UEGO AIR
That itself is weak in the air game. He has girth to win many more aerial duels than he wins (37% success). Your background in PL can help you progress

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