GStar
Well-Known Member
Re: Jerome Boateng
He's played most matches under Mancini, who in January, bemoaned his lack of central midfielders - hence of chase for Gago/Mariga/Flamini.
The fact we've actually tried to keep him off the pitch the last two games shows just how "important" Mancini believes NJD to be.
I havent seen any evidence to suggest otherwise.
levets said:avoidconfusion said:I wouldn't be. De Jong is still young, let Mancini work with him for a whole pre-season and season and he might just be able to add another dimension to De Jong's game.
To be fair... I have always said that NDJ is the man to bring on when we're trying to close out or hang on. He needs another dimension to his game, he is a good tackler, but not a great defender.. if you can see my logic. And he certainly doesn't offer anything on the attack lol...
I'm not convinced that mancini rates him? Mariga Mcdonald & Fernando Gago were almost signed in january. That tells me that NDJ is on the fringe mate..
He's played most matches under Mancini, who in January, bemoaned his lack of central midfielders - hence of chase for Gago/Mariga/Flamini.
The fact we've actually tried to keep him off the pitch the last two games shows just how "important" Mancini believes NJD to be.
I havent seen any evidence to suggest otherwise.