Injuries - 2023/24 | Ederson cleared to return to training (p 146)

[paulchapo]

We're getting thin on the ground and need some bodies back soon.

 

[chris85mcfc]

Don't need a huge squad when the players coming in slot in pretty much seamlessly without any real drop in quality or approach

Years ago, we'd have shit ourselves at the thought of Yaya or Fernandinho being unavailable, as we had 'no replacement'

The reality is, there's not a player that we can't do without for a couple of months. At the moment we've got a few out, but it won't hamper us.

The alternative is having a much larger squad where players feel they aren't really part of the squad, and all of a sudden you're relying on them to fill in; doesn't work like that at City, and we've reaped the rewards from that.

 

[Coatigan]

It isn’t though, because back then we had a number of academy players to fill it out. We’ve sold them all now. This season we have only Bobb. Nobody else is ready to play a small part. We also have more competitions this season.

We still have academy players. Quite a few. As we did before. The only one that had left is Palmer, replaced by Bobb. McAtee wasn't here last year, the ones we sold weren't part of the squad.

 

[pee dubya]

We'll be fine. If we hadn't gone and got Nunes and Doku then we' might be in trouble, but the squad is really strong. We have so many versatile and physical players that we can grind our way through even a deeper injury 'crisis' than this.

If it was Christmas time or the run in it might be a different challenge.

 

[blueparrot]

Don't need a huge squad when the players coming in slot in pretty much seamlessly without any real drop in quality or approach

Years ago, we'd have shit ourselves at the thought of Yaya or Fernandinho being available, as we had 'no replacement'

The reality is, there's not a player that we can't do without for a couple of months. At the moment we've got a few out, but it won't hamper us.

The alternative is having a much larger squad where players feel they aren't really part of the squad, and all of a sudden you're relying on them to fill in; doesn't work like that at City, and we've reaped the rewards from that.

I agree but the alternative isn't a much larger squad we are one player off having the maximum allowed.

 

[meeesh]

Don't need a huge squad when the players coming in slot in pretty much seamlessly without any real drop in quality or approach

Years ago, we'd have shit ourselves at the thought of Yaya or Fernandinho being available, as we had 'no replacement'

The reality is, there's not a player that we can't do without for a couple of months. At the moment we've got a few out, but it won't hamper us.

The alternative is having a much larger squad where players feel they aren't really part of the squad, and all of a sudden you're relying on them to fill in; doesn't work like that at City, and we've reaped the rewards from that.

Cancelo doesn't like this post :)

 

[meeesh]

These injuries could be a blessing in disguise. We've won our first 6 games and have given plenty of minutes to Doku, Gvardiol and Nunes which will help them build confidence and experience throughout the season when it gets tougher.

All 3 of them are Internationals, no confidence needed not to mention experience

 

[meeesh]

We're getting thin on the ground and need some bodies back soon.

We do, and more importantly no more injuries until some are back

 

[Plain Speaking]

Carson between the sticks, Eddie at DM and move Rodder's further forward.

Did you see the Lazio keeper scoring that last minute header against AM? Quality!

In an emergency we could happily have Ortega in net and Ederson outfield. He started his career there. I bet he's got a brilliant set piece delivery on him! ;-)

 

[threespires]

Carson between the sticks, Eddie at DM and move Rodder's further forward.

Once he gets a taste there's no way you're getting Eddie to stick to a DM role!

And tbh I'd prefer he did his Cruyff turns out on the left wing rather than just outside our box :-)