It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

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Thaksinssoldier said:
reasonable? He was a shout for motm in probably 12 games. Our win percentage with him in is vastly higher and our attack is far more balanced thank to his quick pass style.

If what he did last season isn’t the answer, I’d suggest you don’t know the question.
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In reality our win percentage is high no matter who plays.
 
B\connellblue said:
Zinchenko has done a reasonable job there just as delph did before him however neither are outstanding in that position. being a very likeable player like Zinch does not mean he's the answer.
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Reasonable job? What more does he have to do? It's arguable he's the perfect fit at left back in Peps system, there's no coincidence we looked miles better when he established himself in the side once more. Not to mention its the most stacked position in the squad with 5 players capable of playing there.
 
ninjamonkey said:
Reasonable job? What more does he have to do? It's arguable he's the perfect fit at left back in Peps system, there's no coincidence we looked miles better when he established himself in the side once more. Not to mention its the most stacked position in the squad with 5 players capable of playing there.
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Spot on assessment! The key phrase here is "in Pep's system". His ability to stitch together play down the left, to drift into the middle to create overloads, to act as a pivot, to pick out pinpoint passes, as well as make him self available for an Ederson clearance, all makes up for his pretty obvious shortcomings as a traditional full back. Great player, young, keen as mustard, and with great scope to improve as well.
 
B\connellblue said:
In reality our win percentage is high no matter who plays.
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Yep, as Pl Champions, CL finalists, LC winners and FAC semi-finalists that’s not surprising in the least.
However, that doesn’t alter the fact that our win percentage is actually higher when Zinchenko is playing than when he’s not.
 
OccupiedPalestineBlues said:
Yep, as Pl Champions, CL finalists, LC winners and FAC semi-finalists that’s not surprising in the least.
However, that doesn’t alter the fact that our win percentage is actually higher when Zinchenko is playing than when he’s not.
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Tbf, Mendy is finished at the level we require. Therefore, it would make sense we do better when Zinchenko is playing.
 
better dead than red said:
Tbf, Mendy is finished at the level we require. Therefore, it would make sense we do better when Zinchenko is playing.
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Absolutely, but the big difference is that Zinchenko often drops into midfield to support Rodri, as Cancelo also does on occasion. Zinchenko served his time as a midfielder so it’s a very natural fit for him and he can push right up when the opposition sits back because his ball retention and work in small spaces is top notch.
Mendy is more effective in open games, where his speed can be made to count, but we don’t get many open games and Mendy’s generally crocked anyhow.
 
kaz7 said:
we have already briefed no
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Time and place. We did, when the season was still going on, some 2 months ago. That was then and this is now. I have no doubt we were and still are interested, and the links keep coming. Whether it gets pursued any more this window or not time will tell.
 
Coatigan said:
Time and place. We did, when the season was still going on, some 2 months ago. That was then and this is now. I have no doubt we were and still are interested, and the links keep coming. Whether it gets pursued any more this window or not time will tell.
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Thought it was just the other week
 
kaz7 said:
Thought it was just the other week
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On here maybe, because we keep repeating it. The club had their reasons and that was most likely the case at that point. But there is clearly interest. Even if this wondow and the price aren't currently right.
 
txiki was at the game tonight and i think something was in the pipe line and a signing done and maybe waiting for the 10.30pm press embargo tonight
 
Coatigan said:
Im sure a few do. And a few more will instantly as soon as he gets outpaced by someone.
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A proper left back will make a visible difference to how we play, but it's alright for now because Zinchenko's a fighter, Cancelo can fill in, same with Aké and Laporte, Mendy's, well.. Mendy. Definitely an area we should be improving on, but if we get the 2 players we're after, I understand and am totally fine for waiting till a right option becomes available next summer.
 
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I assume there will be a presser for Pep before community shield game on Friday.

He will announce himself that City has no money to sign players on these crazy prices we see in press. If he does not do that (as he did few times earlier) that means we actually make the big money moves now.
 
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