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

[Coatigan]

I don't think you meant to reply to me.

i did not, sorry, it was to the post saying freeze zinchenko out so he gets the message. Or something lynch mob claim of that type.

#lynchZinch

 

[Semper aggressus]

Having seen Mendy's performances and those of the whole team in general last season and recent weeks, I'd like to know why the club don't seem to feel we need a left back, or a midfielder with some energy like Partey.

I can understand the reluctance to sign a striker as hopefully at least one of Jesus or Kun will be fit soon (though I'd like to have seen Delap more during their absence), but to me and many other blues left back especially is an issue and has been since Mendy's first injury with us.

 

[RayCTID]

Having seen Mendy's performances and those of the whole team in general last season and recent weeks, I'd like to know why the club don't seem to feel we need a left back, or a midfielder with some energy like Partey.

I can understand the reluctance to sign a striker as hopefully at least one of Jesus or Kun will be fit soon (though I'd like to have seen Delap more during their absence), but to me and many other blues left back especially is an issue and has been since Mendy's first injury with us.

Cancelo

 

[uwe rosler 28]

We've won titles with delph and zinchenko at left back but now it seems it's a major concern. After losing big players it's about time we tweaked our system a little and adapt to the players we have.

 

[Burtonblue]

In 2 weeks time you mean? So it’s not possible that he’s injured now but over it in 2 weeks?

Unlikely if it really is a hamstring.
All I’m saying is the threshold for withdrawal seems to have got lower and more and more of our players seem to be withdrawing from international rendezvous....which is to be commended if that’s the case!

 

[Steve Coppell’s 33 Days]

We've won titles with delph and zinchenko at left back but now it seems it's a major concern. After losing big players it's about time we tweaked our system a little and adapt to the players we have.

Is the correct answer. We defend as a team. Part of our defensive strength should be our ability to retain possession and not give it away cheaply through high risk passes in dangerous parts of the pitch even more so given defensive/pace in CDM limitations.

Foden & KDB are brilliantly dynamic players likewise Mendy/Walker going forward but too often it’s their passes/crosses that are turned over leaving us exposed.

We miss David for his control. Bernardo may give us that but is relatively inexperienced in that position.

It may be an unpopular opinion but I can see Gundogan playing the David 8 role, albeit off the wrong foot. He’s the nearest we have to David in terms of composure, technical ability & completely lacking in pace. He may still have a role in a double pivot but imo Fernandinho/Rodri would offer more than him for that.

 

[FantasyIreland]

We've won titles with delph and zinchenko at left back but now it seems it's a major concern. After losing big players it's about time we tweaked our system a little and adapt to the players we have.

Delph was a revelation in the role,he was as influential and important as anyone in that record breaking season.

 

[FantasyIreland]

It may be an unpopular opinion but I can see Gundogan playing the David 8 role, albeit off the wrong foot. He’s the nearest we have to David in terms of composure, technical ability & completely lacking in pace. He may still have a role in a double pivot but imo Fernandinho/Rodri would offer more than him for that.

If we are to use him,then that is where we will get the best out of him.

 

[BufordUSABlue]

Cancelo

Any idea when he will be back?

 

[RayCTID]

Any idea when he will be back?

Still injured but better than bringing in a short term option for more wages and juggling the squad for a place. If Pep brings in Zin off the naughty step then he would do for the season as well.