Gonzales hasn’t played enough for anyone to decide one way or the other yet.I think Pep has acknowledged the only proper DM cover for Rodri is Gonzales on whom the jury is definitely out. I think Baleba would be a wise HG investment given the uncertainty about both - plus Rodrygo & Gray of course ;-)
Neither does Pep, in fact he said 2 different things and many are coming up with the wrong answer. Pep said months ago he needs to accept he can’t play so many games with a small squad. Then at the end of last season when we had players not registered he said he doesn’t want to leave players t home. The second doesn’t negate the first.It will be interesting to see how our squad numerically looks at the end of the window. Particularly whether Pep has come to terms with probably needing a few more players. The calendar and workload for top players now means that to compete you need 3 or 4 more proper first team players than was the case even 10 years ago. We already have 5 who couldn’t travel to Palermo, and that is probably going to be the norm throughout the season, given that a couple of the ones who did go are highly injury prone. Pep worries me when talking about a small squad, I just don’t think it is realistic anymore.
I don't understand why some Blues keep saying that the jury is out on Nico. When he came into the side our results straight away got better, Pep even calling him little Rodri. I think that he is a really good player. Don't forget the amount of shit Rodri got after his first season on Bluemoon, don't believe me go and have a look at it. It hasn't aged well at all.Gonzales hasn’t played enough for anyone to decide one way or the other yet.
Kovacic was never good enough to play that role on his own. As a supporting player or sub I’m fine with him but he’s not a starter for city if we want to win anything.
Cheers Blue- I couldn't understand what the fuck he was talking about. At least he flicked the media the bird. ;-)From the press conference Kovacic, Gvardiol and Savinho are out.
Phil and Rodri are fit but perhaps not ready to start.
That's not what I said.I don't understand why some Blues keep saying that the jury is out on Nico. When he came into the side our results straight away got better, Pep even calling him little Rodri. I think that he is a really good player. Don't forget the amount of shit Rodri got after his first season on Bluemoon, don't believe me go and have a look at it. It hasn't aged well at all.
So you think he's a good player then if so that's good because there is too much negativity about him. Oh and nobody is ranting and I wasn't having a go at you.That's not what I said.
The rest of your post is a bit of a rambly rant talking to yourself mate.
I've never posted a single negative thing about the player.
Drag it out so he can't play against our backline next week...the Savinho injury looked like a lie from Pep lol. 3 weeks off he said? lets see if he makes the transfer and fit for any August games for Tottenham lol.
We look much better with him there. The combo of Gundo and Bernardo does not work.I don't understand why some Blues keep saying that the jury is out on Nico. When he came into the side our results straight away got better, Pep even calling him little Rodri. I think that he is a really good player. Don't forget the amount of shit Rodri got after his first season on Bluemoon, don't believe me go and have a look at it. It hasn't aged well at all.
@Kippax Kidd posted people “in the building” mentioned he had come back in amazing shape - I don’t know what that means though…Bulked up or slimmed down?Josko looks a bit..er...bulked up in that photo !
Andy MORRISONSfuckin spitting image of a guy who works in my local shop
He's got to go with Stones & Dias. Their understanding between each other last week was brilliant.Peps going to have a hard time to decide who misses out on the squad this week.
He does look a bit stodgy compared to last season though.Josko looks a bit..er...bulked up in that photo !