Match Thread | Man City vs Sevilla - Super Cup (16/08/23)

[mancityscot]

Don’t think the lads are that fussed for this one

 

[ThreesKompany]

Haaland has to hold the ball better when it’s played into him especially against packed defences like these are playing. The fact they have a 1 goal lead to protect makes this very hard to turnaround.

Can’t help but feel we really miss mahrez in these kind of games, he was always good for a goal or assist against these deep blocks

Henry said he needed to learn to finish on his right foot as the biggest priority. To me, his touch lets him down too much, especially in tight areas. I get he is big guy and being jostled but it's definitely an area of improvement that would hugely helpful.

 

[BlueMonkey79]

Haaland has to hold the ball better when it’s played into him especially against packed defences like these are playing. The fact they have a 1 goal lead to protect makes this very hard to turnaround.

Can’t help but feel we really miss mahrez in these kind of games, he was always good for a goal or assist against these deep blocks

One of the poorer parts of his game. The ball never sticks to him.

His size and strength, no defender should get the ball off him. He should easily be able to trap the ball, play it back to midfield and run in behind!

 

[TheBlueCat]

Watching a different game to me - he’s had a few touches and buggered them all up.

A poor half from him.

Agreed

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Ake's man. You can see him going after him for ten seconds and losing the header in the end. Gvardiol just tried to help out at the last second. Gvardiol is at left back, not CB/RCB. That can't be on him. That's how I see it anyway.

Even if Aké had stayed with him and got in the right position, he wasn’t out jumping that jump, it’s was incredible and the cross was pin-point.

 

[bluethai]

Well, no surprise from that midfield as expected.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Why is there never any criticism of Erling?

He's just standing up there like a statue. Come show for the ball and even if you don't get it, it opens up space for a run in behind.

*Sniff*

 

[dadnlad]

Just doesn't seem to have gone for us that half. Keeping the ball well but have to start to create a few more chances. If we keep at it, we can wear them down and win this.

unfortunatly as subs introduced i think quality will drop

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Has McCoist taken amphetamines?

He hasn't fucking shut up

 

[dublinblue12]

First half highlights for those who tuned in late: