Josko Gvardiol

[Manc123]

Better sign a attacking Lb

we dont play with an attacking LB

 

[mccity]

we dont play with an attacking LB

True, but a year ago we didn't really play with a striker, and we did play with an attack-minded right-footed LB.

Although I'm not sure we need an attacking LB anyhow. Gvardiol would be plenty good.

 

[Dax777]

I like him but I don't see how we get him. I know Laporte is leaving. But that's coz we had 5 CBs. Laporte leaving leaves us with 4.

I'd rather get a proper 6 like Ugarte or Kimich taking over the John Stones role and Stones returning to playing CB.

It's overcrowded at Centerback as is.

 

[Tevez City]

What a waste of money.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Personal terms agreed.

Any hints on a destination for Laporte then? :(

 

[oldius]

Almeida also claims MacAllister to Liverpool is a done deal.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

What a waste of money.

Why?

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

Pep isn't going to play with "normal" fullbacks anymore, it's going to be three at the back which requires a left-footed centre back on the left side. Right now we only have Ake and with Laporte leaving we need a replacement. 5 centre backs for 3 positions fit perfectly. There are very few left-footed centre backs out there. This guy is only 20 years old and he's already world class.

 

[Keeper!]

I like him but I don't see how we get him. I know Laporte is leaving. But that's coz we had 5 CBs. Laporte leaving leaves us with 4.

I'd rather get a proper 6 like Ugarte or Kimich taking over the John Stones role and Stones returning to playing CB.

It's overcrowded at Centerback as is.

Stones and Ake are injury prone, Dias has had issues, if Laporte does leave he needs to be replaced.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Stones and Ake are injury prone, Dias has had issues, if Laporte does leave he needs to be replaced.

Plus Ake is basically a lb now. In the new system there is need for 5 cbs.

 

[aguero93:20]

I must have turned into an illiterate. Pressed on the Josip Gvardiol thread and it’s all about Kimmich and Cancelo.

We can’t stay on topic on this forum, we have complex minds.

Yep. It's best to view thread titles as nothing more than the temporary expression of a subject idea at a specific point in the past.

 

[aguero93:20]

I’d rather sign a left back or wide attacker than Gvardiol even if Laporte is leaving.

Same here, if its either or. Dias prefers playing on the left of the centre back pairing as does Aké, plus we have THB coming back from Burnley who deserves a shot so even if Laporte leaves (and I'd prefer to keep him and will be sorry to see him go) we have plenty of options in the centre of defence. With Foden looking like he's moving centrally recently we have exactly 0 left footed wide players in the squad.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Same here, if its either or. Dias prefers playing on the left of the centre back pairing as does Aké, plus we have THB coming back from Burnley who deserves a shot so even if Laporte leaves (and I'd prefer to keep him and will be sorry to see him go) we have plenty of options in the centre of defence. With Foden looking like he's moving centrally recently we have exactly 0 left footed wide players in the squad.

THB will be sold to Burnley most likely, Dias prefers left in a four, Pep wants a left footer most of the time and definitely in the 3 if he can. Gvardiol broke through playing LB for club and country. He's pretty perfect for how we setup currently.

 

[JWCH-99]

Interesting Peps comments on sky after the game tomorrow saying that by playing ake and akanji in LB and either walker or stones in RB we have for the first time since he joined a team that he is confident can win their defensive duels outside and inside the box and that he loves that.

I can’t see us going for a quick pacy fast full back unless he is confident they can defend to a high level I.e. a cancelo would no longer interest him who offers a lot of creativity but can be found wanting at the back. He specifically mentioned games against Madrid and Liverpool as reasons for needing the strong defenders (cancelo mistakes against Liverpool stuck out to me).

Gvardiol is the perfect player for him to continue with this strong back 4 who are capable enough on the ball but offer real solidity off it also.

 

[iTyler]

Don't get the mad hype around this guy. I've seen him a fair few times over the last 12 months for club and country and he's never stood out to me whatsoever. Not to say he was bad in either game, but I didn't notice anything he seemed to be exceptional at.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Don't get the mad hype around this guy. I've seen him a fair few times over the last 12 months for club and country and he's never stood out to me whatsoever. Not to say he was bad in either game, but I didn't notice anything he seemed to be exceptional at.

He' got a cagoule.

 

[Jokithedruid]

He' got a cagoule.

All sipped up to the top?

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

All sipped up to the top?

yep.

 

[bell_mcfc]

I would rather see Akanji and Ake get prioritised but would be happy if we signed as we need to replace Laporte if he wants out.

 

[BlueCityfan]

It only makes sense if we are keeping this current system. If we plan on signing any traditional full-backs. I'm not sure we even need to replace Laporte with another CB. Certainly not with an expensive one.