FA Cup Semi Final - Pre Match Thread

[SebastianBlue]

He puts the fear of God in me .defends like Mangler

Luckily, he usually puts the fear of god in defenders whilst going forward.

 

[mccity]

Mendy isn't a bad defender. As long as he's anywhere near close to fit I can't see him being a problem player.

Although expect the odd issue due to solely how long he's been out.

 

[aguero93:20]

Luckily, he usually puts the fear of god in defenders whilst going forward.

Turns centre halves into vampires.

 

[aguero93:20]

Mendy isn't a bad defender.

He is, we just set up well to cover for it.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Why no Vincent Kompany, MCFC captain?

Vince doesn't need to be on the pitch to be a superb captain mate.

 

[mccity]

He is, we just set up well to cover for it.

I disagree, although we do set up well to cover anyone.

 

[journolud]

Way to get behind a player returning after a long layoff! ;-)

Was just going to post something similar. Can understand the concerns though. Mendy is well overdrawn at the minute.

 

[domalino]

He is, we just set up well to cover for it.

He isn't. You ask a defender to play in the opposition third and get an assist a game and they'll leave space to get attacked, it's physically impossible not to.

He had 1 or 2 games where he looked a bit slow and heavy footed when coming back from injury and people have decided he can't defend. It's bollocks. Guardiola didn't spend £52m on a left back who only participates going forward.

 

[oldhamblue]

Mendy still 27th in the Premier League for assists this season :-)

 

[SebastianBlue]

Turns centre halves into vampires.

Keepers in to Kasper.

 

[cibaman]

I hope the return of Mendy does not have wider ramifications for Leroy.

We need Leroy playing in the majority of the run-ins.

He is a Tuetonic Prince.

I wouldn’t mind seeing sane being given a run out in his Germany role

 

[Chi-town blues]

Come on city

 

[aguero93:20]

Keepers in to Kasper.

That's a bit harsh. Most of them still know they can't do what Ederson does.

 

[Blue Llama]

It's no surprise that when Mendy starts Sane doesn't.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I wouldn’t mind seeing sane being given a run out in his Germany role

I think we saw Pep trial it for about five minutes during the first half of the Cardiff game?

He was defo playing more up top and Kev went wide left?

 

[pudge]

It's no surprise that when Mendy starts Sane doesn't.

In fairness, our best wide players this season are playing.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

He isn't. You ask a defender to play in the opposition third and get an assist a game and they'll leave space to get attacked, it's physically impossible not to.

Even when in position to defend, he’s left a lot to be desired. As has Zinchenko, though he’s improved considerably. Delph’s been poor. I don’t think any of our left backs are good at defending. Mendy is the best at attacking outside, Zinchenko is the best at attacking inside. So the decision on who to play (if they are ever all fit at the same time) rests more on their offensive qualities than defensive ones, as none of them inspire any confidence in that regard. Having Laporte to cover behind them on his natural side is a blessing.

 

[RandomJ]

Can't wait for the matchday thread all slagging Mendy off all game...

 

[SebastianBlue]

That's a bit harsh. Most of them still know they can't do what Ederson does.

And, yet, they try anyway.

 

[mccity]

Can't wait for the matchday thread all slagging Mendy off all game...

Gundogan, Jesus and Walker are relieved at least..