wolviedinho
Well-Known Member
What harm has he done? Smile? Put on weight over the summer?If he wasn't staying, then it would turn into a proper character assassination, unsubstantiated rumour, chinese whispers. It always does.
But if he is staying, plenty will insist you can't say anything that isn't flowery and positive. Not only that. Because it's only just become clear he is staying (seemingly), and there's no real positive evidence on display, then it's doubly enforced.
We're not allowed to say anything about Kalvin that has been said about countless other City players. Because it's a bit sensitive. We might break his smile, or something. No. Really. No. He's not a 5 year old. He's a full grown man, in an elite sporting organisation. Paid through the nose. Privilidged. Celebrated.
People want to see effort and commitment. You shouldn't smile too much, until you have demonstrated that.
Maybe Kolarov knew that, and that's why he never smiled.
It's not a very sane situation, but I guess it's to be expected.
The main issue seems to be that he is struggling to adopt to the instructions Pep is giving him.
Let’s hang him for that sure.
The player deserves the chance to rediscover his form. It’s up to him and all involved at the club to make it happen. Cup games would be a start.