Joao Cancelo

[BamberBridgeBlue]

Have you just managed to slag off 4 City players in one sentence? Classy

He’s every right. Cost us dear, Mendy being injured the last two seasons. We could’ve picked up a trophy, maybe two.

 

[TikiTaka]

If Cancelo is so good why doe he struggle to get game time where he is ? Haven't seen or heard a lot about him.

I believe Cancelo struggled with a minor injury after his first 3-4 month but played very well up until then. Still, I am just as surprised as you are as to why Juve would let him go. Apart from Kimmich, Trent A-A and maybe 1-2 other right-backs, he is probably among the best attacking full-backs in the world and he just turned 25. He reminds me a bit of Dani Alves with his offensive qualities. As someone said, this is daylight robbery. But I couldn't be happier ;)

 

[Scoobz1]

I believe Cancelo struggled with a minor injury after his first 3-4 month but played very well up until then. Still, I am just as surprised as you are as to why Juve would let him go. Apart from Kimmich, Trent A-A and maybe 1-2 other right-backs, he is probably among the best attacking full-backs in the world and he just turned 25. He reminds me a bit of Dani Alves with his offensive qualities. As someone said, this is daylight robbery. But I couldn't be happier ;)

Good to know about injury problem. I can remember reading about Mangala where someone used to watch him at Porto and said he was gash on here and couldn't understand why we were in for him at all and willing to pay such a hefty price ... Indeed a few others who were familiar with him said the same ... Hope Cancelo works out, having done a bit more reading he does seem to be very good offensively

 

[Super David Silva 21]

Are we looking at Cancelo as back up to Walker or may Cancelo be our first choice??

 

[davek1808]

Are we looking at Cancelo as back up to Walker or may Cancelo be our first choice??

Think it will be a case of horses for courses depending on the opposition.

 

[TonyM]

Beware anything too good to be true.

His legs will fall off half way through his debut or something. Maybe sudden blindness? Or an allergic reaction to grass (been there) ?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

I believe Cancelo struggled with a minor injury after his first 3-4 month but played very well up until then. Still, I am just as surprised as you are as to why Juve would let him go. Apart from Kimmich, Trent A-A and maybe 1-2 other right-backs, he is probably among the best attacking full-backs in the world and he just turned 25. He reminds me a bit of Dani Alves with his offensive qualities. As someone said, this is daylight robbery. But I couldn't be happier ;)

Juve seem to have issues with balancing the books following Ronaldo, De Ligt and putting them on huge wages. Ramsey too. So they have sold Kean, trying to get rid of Dybala, Mandzukic, basically anyone they can! So rejigging right back and getting £26m is a way of generating some quick cash for them.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Are we looking at Cancelo as back up to Walker or may Cancelo be our first choice??

I think this year you'll see him gradually phased in to the team like Bernardo but I wouldn't be surprised if he was starting most games the following season when Kyle will be 30 and by that time he'll be much more familiar with how we play.

 

[Gigant]

myb Pep will start use Walker as CB or the right CB in the back three

like

Mendy Cancelo
Laporte Stones Walker

or this is ... to defensive

 

[Super David Silva 21]

myb Pep will start use Walker as CB or the right CB in the back three

like

Mendy Cancelo
Laporte Stones Walker

or this is ... to defensive

I was thinking this but but say Walker or Cancelo got injured you're then down to one RB

 

[aguero93:20]

The moon on a stick? An actual left back? World peace?

An actual left back in our time.

 

[aguero93:20]

Beware anything too good to be true.

His legs will fall off half way through his debut or something. Maybe sudden blindness? Or an allergic reaction to grass (been there) ?

An allergic reaction to being punched in the nose by Micah?

 

[MadchesterCity]

Lol, and no one is real defence leader as VVD. Decent defence, but not perfect.

Laporte leads the defence, we ain't getting VVD, please tell me what other CH we could realistically sign now to improve us?

If Rodri can take up the defensive midfield role from Fernandinho (we also have Gundogan for cover) then we can also get more game time for Foden.

The defensive choices we have are second to none when you look at the variety, remember Pep has said that he would play 11 midfielders if he could. Delighted with Cancelo signing, main issue we have is if Mendy can get fir at fullback.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Any news on Danilo? Has he had his medical yet? I’m assuming the Cancelo deal won’t go through until they are happy Danilo isn’t crocked.

 

[BimboBob]

He’s every right. Cost us dear, Mendy being injured the last two seasons. We could’ve picked up a trophy, maybe two.

It's our one weakness.

 

[Trautmann's Chiropractor]

Are we looking at Cancelo as back up to Walker or may Cancelo be our first choice??

I reckon that Pep sees those two as completely different types of players.

Walker being the more “defensive” option at RB, where he can stay back on attacks and use his pace to sweep up any counters. When Walker plays we usually end up with three at the back, with him lining up beside the centre backs while the LB goes into midfield.

Cancelo is our right footed equivalent to Mendy. Bombing forward and rarely defending, but still having pace to come back on counters. He’s another outlet for our forward line, his biggest strength being his on-the-ball ability.

So when Cancelo plays, I think Zinchenko will end up being part of the back three and we’ll mostly see Cancelo in the starting eleven if Zin is on the other flank to help keep that defensive line.

You can flip this the other way too with the signing on Angelino. Walker, Stones and Laporte as the back three with Angelino going forward, or Mendy if he’s fit.

2 defensive full backs in Zinchenko and Walker, and 2.5 attacking full backs with Cancelo, Angelino and Mendy.

Then of course if we’re struggling to break down a side we can throw on both Cancelo and Angelino or Mendy with Rodri then dropping deeper to the back three. Using the added width to create more space for the rest of the team. It also lets whichever wingers we use to cut inside and become extra strikers essentially, and I firmly believe Sterling will score 30 goals this season if this theory pans out.

 

[Marvin]

I reckon that Pep sees those two as completely different types of players.

Walker being the more “defensive” option at RB, where he can stay back on attacks and use his pace to sweep up any counters. When Walker plays we usually end up with three at the back, with him lining up beside the centre backs while the LB goes into midfield.

Cancelo is our right footed equivalent to Mendy. Bombing forward and rarely defending, but still having pace to come back on counters. He’s another outlet for our forward line, his biggest strength being his on-the-ball ability.

So when Cancelo plays, I think Zinchenko will end up being part of the back three and we’ll mostly see Cancelo in the starting eleven if Zin is on the other flank to help keep that defensive line.

You can flip this the other way too with the signing on Angelino. Walker, Stones and Laporte as the back three with Angelino going forward, or Mendy if he’s fit.

2 defensive full backs in Zinchenko and Walker, and 2.5 attacking full backs with Cancelo, Angelino and Mendy.

Then of course if we’re struggling to break down a side we can throw on both Cancelo and Angelino or Mendy with Rodri then dropping deeper to the back three. Using the added width to create more space for the rest of the team. It also lets whichever wingers we use to cut inside and become extra strikers essentially, and I firmly believe Sterling will score 30 goals this season if this theory pans out.

I don't rate Zinchenko's defensive ability. He has however excellent going forward and his eye for a pass in exceptional. It would be a misuse of Zinchenko's ability if we were looking to use him defensively

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Danilo’s medical is tomorrow, so maybe no announcement until then?

 

[BufordUSABlue]

myb Pep will start use Walker as CB or the right CB in the back three

like

Mendy Cancelo
Laporte Stones Walker

or this is ... to defensive

Your making a huge assumption that Mendy will actually ever be injury fit Blue :-(

 

[Trautmann's Chiropractor]

I don't rate Zinchenko's defensive ability. He has however excellent going forward and his eye for a pass in exceptional. It would be a misuse of Zinchenko's ability if we were looking to use him defensively

Another possibility is Zinchenko staying tucked in midfield with Rodri dropping deeper.

I agree with him not having the best defensive skills, he doesn’t have great aerial ability and can have lapses in concentration. But I’d say his attacking, while good, isn’t on par with Mendy and Angelino.

Saying that, Zin is the second most versatile player in the squad and is getting better each season so I believe he’ll improve in both aspects. Might even see him on the wing if Sane goes.