It's Quiet thread 14 - 'do one' edition

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The desperation of many of the posts here is a bit embarrassing. We are about to begin an exciting new season that will see us watch one of the best teams in England with two exciting new signings, the continued development of one of the world's most promising young players and all under the coaching of the most successful manager the last couple of decades has seen with a chance of more signings on the way. Am I the only one who feels this way? Reading this thread is like we are beginning a season under Pearce.
 
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If two right footers play together, why can’t two left footers?
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Probably depends on how left-footed they are. Has Laporte ever played on the right of two central defenders? I can't remember him doing so. I think he'd struggle there but I can see him being OK in the centre of a 3. Ake? Perhaps he can because if he can play defensive midfield - he must be pretty comfortable with both feet?

Much of this speculation stems from not seeing City in pre-season and the natural desire to see City overkill the key weakness in the squad.

I always assumed that Ake would cover Laporte, allow City to play 3 at the back if we wanted to, or play as a deep midfielder which is also a weakness for City.

Useful graphics follow from Totalfootballanalysis but we need to consider that he was playing for Bournemouth a side that would be under a lot more defensive pressure than City.

(They also have a very specific article on how could Ake fit into City: Total Football Analysis)

If you look at the graphics you see that Laporte is a playmaker. His pure defensive attributes don't appear that good but then some defensive arts such as closing down without diving in, and shepherding a forward away into a safe area aren't captured.

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City originally thought Aguero could be fit for Real Madrid - 27 July 2020.

Now, it's 50/50 if he makes the bench vs. Wolves, 21 September 2020.

He is 2 full months behind the recovery they thought he would have, and this meniscus injury which is supposed to put you out for 4-6 weeks has now seen him out for more than 12.

As we get into the last 3 weeks of the transfer window, that's the position that is making me worry. If he's in and out of the side with a bad knee, this season is far too condensed for Jesus to be the only striker.
 
domalino said:
City originally thought Aguero could be fit for Real Madrid - 27 July 2020.

Now, it's 50/50 if he plays vs. Wolves, 21 September 2020.

He is 2 full months behind the recovery they thought he would have, and this meniscus injury which is supposed to put you out for 6-8 weeks has now seen him out for more than 12.

As we get into the last 3 weeks of the transfer window, that's the position that is making me worry.
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And... and we look to have missed out on Memphis Depay ! Phew.
 
Meniscus injuries often linger, especially in older players. I'm pretty pessimistic about this season for Sergio.
 
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