Kylian Mbappe

[KP242]

They're fantastic, don't get me wrong. But in a 352 they'll be so high up the pitch that they'll struggle to get back.

Tbf we have either the fastest pair or one of the fastest pairs of FBs in the world.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Just the way I like it. Am I wrong in saying that you want a balanced approach? Pep's ultra offensive. Being defensive is passive it's better to be in control.

If some of the cbs had the same mobility for example, then the fullbacks being forward would be less likely to end in disaster, against big, fast cfs.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Because I doubt we'll win the league it's our current options there at the moment.

Get behind me Satan

 

[Blue warrior]

Did city brief we would not be interested at the figures banded about?

 

[Neville Kneville]

Last season we missed lots of chances. I would be surprised if Pep was content not to get another player who can provide goals after letting Nacho go. There is also the possibility of a transfer ban? Who can we afford? A good CB and Mbappe?

It appears he would prefer more upfront, but the question is whether it's a preference or a necessity.

If it was all important & we also needed fullbacks, we could have gone without Bernardo Silva & spent the whole remainder on Mbappe &/or Sanchez.

 

[ADegenerate]

If some of the cbs had the same mobility for example, then the fullbacks being forward would be less likely to end in disaster, against big, fast cfs.

Is it an english thing to never be satisfied with defense? Honestly. You want cb's with the pace of a fullbacks, to be for sale, and for us to buy them (multiple)?

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

well said. Throw in a second left back as well

Zinchenko has been playing there in training games food for thought maybe?.

 

[StretfordBlueReece]

If we are going to sign either or both Mbappe/Sanchez it will drag on until the last few days im sure..IMO it's one or the other! We definitely don't need both.. I just really doubt anything will be happening anytime soon as there's a lot of complications in the way for both players. I do believe Mbappe wants to join us though. I'll take either of the 2 and another defender which will make our squad strong in every department and the best it's ever been.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Is it an english thing to never be satisfied with defense? Honestly. You want cb's with the pace of a fullbacks, to be for sale, and for us to buy them (multiple)?

It's a football thing. Rarely a team wins much without it.

If possible pace yes & great in the air. That would be a dream situation in the future.

It's taken nearly ten years for a manager to realise it's a good idea at fullback. So we are half way there.

 

[BlueMedic]

Not sure if you've noticed but we have one of the best central defenders in the world at our disposal.

I don't think Mangala will be staying this season.