Don't think so. Pep is IMHO redefining our CBs into also being full backs, and even defensive midfielders. Guardiol is Stones and Ake combined I think.I think we must be planning on getting rid of two centre halves now, Ake maybe?
Sentiment in football is a slippery slope to being 2nd best, but I do feel some for AkeI expect Gvardiol to have the same +ve effect on the squad that Ederson and Dias had when they joined. Immediate and transformative, none of this bedding in malarkey.
Doubt it. Gvardiol can play a number of positions and won't always be at LB. He could quite easily end up playing LCB and the Stones role alongside Rodri. There will be plenty of rotation and teams will be picked based on form, fitness and the opposition. They will all play plenty of games, including Ake.Sentiment in football is a slippery slope to being 2nd best, but I do feel some for Ake
He was unbelievable this year after a rocky injury plagued first season and Gvardiol comes directly for his spot in the team
I do think there will be a bedding period but won't be long, and Ake will be the one back on the bench
Really????I think we must be planning on getting rid of two centre halves now, Ake maybe?