The Bravo/Hart situation appears to be the primary reason some will not give Pep a break,subsequently they have decided they dont like the man and are now actively seeking any stick to beat him with.Personally i think its a very blinkered outlook because,while Bravo hasnt been a success and his performances have provided further ammunition for his detractors,i'm convinced the decision was made for the right reasons and that,given the time,Pep will transform us into a team we could only dream about.
We need to stand together,this developing divide is a weakness,it isnt healthy and it obviously wont do us any favours going forward.......whatever happens with Vinny,we again have to trust that it will be the right decision for all.
Has to be injury/fitness related, if, as I've read in some of the comments on here, that Guardiola only rates a fit Kompany as 4th CB choice/best at the club, then I'm of the opinion his judgement should be seriously called into question.
Stones would benefit from Vinnie playing alongside him. What's he going to learn from Otamendi and Kolarov ?
There is no problem. Guardiola is manager and he isn't going to get deflected by tabloid critics.
Over the entire season, attacking has become a problem, but one which I think has been addressed with the Sane and Jesus buys. That largely leaves defence and there Guardiola and MCFC have no choice but to bring in new players because Sagna, Zab, Toure etc are well past it.
Disappointing to go out of the Champions League to a team I think we should have beaten, but Sane and Jesus have got me entirely convinced that the future if very bright. A powerful central defender and maybe a keeper would dramatically improve City.
We're not underperforming, we're doing what you expect for a team that plays all out attacking football with defenders who are too slow. Replace the defensive players, which we will do in the Summer and we'll win everything. The keeper is also a huge issue/impact
I know this is hard to believe, but when you read between the lines Pep is simply saying Kompany is the 4th choice CB.
Not because of injury or fear he might pull-up, but simply on performance. This whole "I'm just trying to make sure he is ready" is simply a rouse and a soft way to break the news to the dreamy eyed City fandom and a bit of a show of respect to a legend.
But the truth is Pep has never thought of Kompany as first choice. At 1 time he had hoped Komps would try to earn that spot. But at least for months now its been clear that he doesn't think Kompany is starting material.
It is painful to say, but from what Pep says and does its clear what he thinks. Ota is the best defender, Stones is his future, and Kolarov is the only Left sided CB on the squad and the best long ball passer. Kompany is the best at nothing under Pep, and is the odd man out.
Not out of fear of injury. Just simply out. He is 4th choice.
Whether you think today's Kompany is good or not is fine, but Pep clearly doesn't. And just seems to be doing his best not to spill the beans.