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Kalidou Koulibaly
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Let's get this one done sooner rather than later. I rate him a lot higher than Skriniar who is the next best option.
Yes, much better than Skriniar.
Get it done.
Tevez City
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Who then? We need a CB.
Laporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
philjoneswho?
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Sorry mate but there's no way Dinho should be nowhere near starting X1 next season. He's been brilliant for us, and will remain crucial for us next season IMO more off than on the pitch. Laporte, Garcia, Stones and Koulibaly would be a dream for me, I'd also like THB playing more game time much like Garcia this year. Otamendi can bugger off.Laporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
blueparrot
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Not a chance.Laporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
Laporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
We will do well to finish 3rd if we go into the next season with those as our centre back options.
Tevez City
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It seems Fernandinho is so under rated the past two seasons as CB.
He wins more Aerial duels than Laporte, more tackles, clearances , blocks...etc
Each one of them has his strength, but both of them done really well.
If you compare their numbers there is no big difference between the two.
He wins more Aerial duels than Laporte, more tackles, clearances , blocks...etc
Each one of them has his strength, but both of them done really well.
If you compare their numbers there is no big difference between the two.
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Mancity1980
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We definitely need another centre back, that little group isn’t good enough.Laporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
simon23
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We absolutely need another centre half - cant believe anyone who has seen us this season would suggest otherwise.
Plus there are the rumours that Stones could be off as well but even with him staying we need someone -
Plus there are the rumours that Stones could be off as well but even with him staying we need someone -
Dinho has half season on him and tosin is way down the order, there has to be a new signingLaporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
I imagine you used to have Rekik as a starterLaporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
FromPollockToSilva
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It seems Fernandinho is so under rated the past two seasons as CB.
He wins more Aerial duels than Laporte, more tackles, clearances , blocks...etc
Each one of them has his strength, but both of them done really well.
If you compare their numbers there is no big difference between the two.
Fernandinho also makes far fewer interceptions, gives the ball away more and concedes far more fouls (plus 7 yellow cards and 2 red cards to Laporte’s one booking).
Don’t get me wrong, Fernandinho has coped admirably in the position but we need an experienced specialist at the top of his game to partner Laporte.
Fernandinho has been excellent as a makeshift centre back but we can’t enter the new season with a 35 year old defensive midfielder at the heart of our defence.It seems Fernandinho is so under rated the past two seasons as CB.
He wins more Aerial duels than Laporte, more tackles, clearances , blocks...etc
Each one of them has his strength, but both of them done really well.
If you compare their numbers there is no big difference between the two.
There’s even an argument for us to sign two centre backs given the uncertainty surrounding Garcia’s future and Laporte’s past injury woes.
I’m not usually a fan of signing players in their late twenties but I’d be delighted if we signed Koulibaly this summer. It’s just a shame we failed to strengthen this area last year.
Rammyblues
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Laporte, Stones, Garcia and new CB with Fernandhino as back up IMO (think I might have said this before apologies for the repeat if I have)
Laporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
You're aware we're exonerated and can buy people ya fool
Seriously you can't watch our games if you believe thatLaporte as our 1st choice
Fernandinho 2nd
Garcia 3rd
Tosin 4th
And we can use ( Rodri , Walker )
I haven't seen Koulibaly play much, an I'd be lying if i said the combination of his age, buying from the italian league, and settling in time in peps system doesn't make me nervous.
But it's clear as day we need a top class CB to partner with Laporte. Relying on Fern, Stones, Ota, and Garcia is a recipe for disaster. We desperately need another CB that can step in and play at a high level right away, otherwise we will face the same exact problems this year.
I think the ideal would be a first choice of Laporte and Koulibaly/new transfer, with Garcia as third choice continuing to develop. Fern (or another cheap signing) rotating in as needed and playing cup games, with THB pushing for the 4th spot.
But it's clear as day we need a top class CB to partner with Laporte. Relying on Fern, Stones, Ota, and Garcia is a recipe for disaster. We desperately need another CB that can step in and play at a high level right away, otherwise we will face the same exact problems this year.
I think the ideal would be a first choice of Laporte and Koulibaly/new transfer, with Garcia as third choice continuing to develop. Fern (or another cheap signing) rotating in as needed and playing cup games, with THB pushing for the 4th spot.
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I haven't seen Koulibaly play much, an I'd be lying if i said the combination of his age, buying from the italian league, and settling in time in peps system doesn't make me nervous.
But it's clear as day we need a top class CB to partner with Laporte. Relying on Fern, Stones, Ota, and Garcia is a recipe for disaster. We desperately need another CB that can step in and play at a high level right away, otherwise we will face the same exact problems this year.
I think the ideal would be a first choice of Laporte and Koulibaly/new transfer, with Garcia as third choice continuing to develop. Fern (or another cheap signing) rotating in as needed and playing cup games, with THB pushing for the 4th spot.
There is a certain team who think Phil Jones is acceptable , so I wouldn't worry too much.
I'm not too concerned about that group against mid table clubs, it's the ones with champions league aspirations I think we need to worry aboutThere is a certain team who think Phil Jones is acceptable , so I wouldn't worry too much.