Re: Javi Garcia ?
What we got with Garcia (based on his play at Benfica) is a midfielder who sits in front of the back four providing good cover for them, has good passing ability to launch attacks and (given his playing position) manages to grab a few goals too.
We have only seen glimpses of this so far at City, but as has been said already, new country, new team, higher tempo, tougher league.
We cannot say for certain whether or not he will sink or swim; what we can say though is that it is far too early to write him off just yet.
I agree, he was dog shit last night but let's give the lad a little bit of leeway just now.