Joao Cancelo

[ctid1894]

Guardiola deploys an extra midfielder when there’s going to be a heavy press to compensate, so there’s no need for our midfield to drop deeper. Like having Gundogan on the wing (vs Liverpool? I think) a few seasons ago. When we play against Klopp and Pochettino any predicted line ups and tactics go out the window anyway, so my theory is redundant for those games.

Bernardo played in a much deeper position at Anfield just last season, almost as a second #6. In my opinion that was to ensure we had enough numbers in the middle to allow Walker and Mendy to push wider and higher to give Ederson an out-ball if the short passes to Stones, Laporte, Fernandinho or Bernardo were suffocated by Liverpool’s press.

Cancelo just gives us a more technical player as Walker isn’t the best at playing in tight areas whether it’s due to a high press or because he’s asked to make up the numbers in central midfield. If Cancelo plays at Anfield this season I guarantee we win the game in open play, even if Mahrez is on penalty duties once again. Liverpool wouldn’t be able to cope with that tactical fluidity.

 

[TonyM]

Tomorrow.

Nice one. Thanks.

 

[chesterbells]

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

I agree with you on his defensive ability. Had been made clear on numerous occasions hasn’t it, not least on Sunday. Its a question of using him in the right setting at the right time in games (and possibly that doesn’t include 1 on 1 against Salah)

 

[Tugay One Cup]

If he's not announced in the next twenty minutes then we should walk away and focus on other targets.

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

Yes fortunately he doesn't have to play Salah every week.
Our diving Egyptian friend is a bit of a handful for anyone one on one let alone the amount of times we needlessly gave the ball away in midfield leaving Zinchenko out of position upfield.

Re Cancelo. We have a little time left but its nearly done imo. Tomorrow I suspect? :)

 

[mccity]

If he's not announced in the next twenty minutes then we should walk away and focus on other targets.

Finally some sense on here.

 

[hobbsisablue]

Bernardo played in a much deeper position at Anfield just last season, almost as a second #6. In my opinion that was to ensure we had enough numbers in the middle to allow Walker and Mendy to push wider and higher to give Ederson an out-ball if the short passes to Stones, Laporte, Fernandinho or Bernardo were suffocated by Liverpool’s press.

Cancelo just gives us a more technical player as Walker isn’t the best at playing in tight areas whether it’s due to a high press or because he’s asked to make up the numbers in central midfield. If Cancelo plays at Anfield this season I guarantee we win the game in open play, even if Mahrez is on penalty duties once again. Liverpool wouldn’t be able to cope with that tactical fluidity.

And KDB also played more as a second #6 against Liverpool on Sunday

 

[waspish]

Nice one. Thanks.

Just guessing ;)

 

[liamctid]

Yes fortunately he doesn't have to play Salah every week.
Our diving Egyptian friend is a bit of a handful for anyone one on one let alone the amount of times we needlessly gave the ball away in midfield leaving Zinchenko out of position upfield.

Re Cancelo. We have a little time left but its nearly done imo. Tomorrow I suspect? :)

As soon as it's done it will be announced as the club want to be the ones to announce it first before any pictures get out. One would presume that he'll be getting interviewed this afternoon and the official announcement will be around 17:00 today. Not ITK on this transfer before anyone asks.

 

[kaz7]

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

Ah the mystical dick again against all other defenders should be judged