Vinny started for Belgium after being asked not to, having missed two previous games for the club that pays his wages.. If the Boss want to punish Vinny for that I am totally fine with it. Extra rest will ensure a better recovery anyway.
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Mirror article about Kompany and Pellegrini
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Off topic slightly but I hope Pellegrini plays him against United. I can't help but think he's handled this brilliantly. Not only has he put down a marker to the players to think twice about putting club before country but Kompany will be up for this game even more now as he will feel he needs to prove himself!
I said exactly this. Yaya does not deserve the Captain arm band. Someone who has passion and will actually work like a captain should Kolorov, Hart or Zaba IMO.
I said exactly this. Yaya does not deserve the Captain arm band. Someone who has passion and will actually work like a captain should Kolorov, Hart or Zaba IMO.
Both kolarov and hart neednl to focus squarely on their own game. Zab should be our captain though when Kompany isn't.
Out of interest why would you say Kolorov and Hart need to focus but not Zabaleta?Both kolarov and hart neednl to focus squarely on their own game. Zab should be our captain though when Kompany isn't.
Id be happy with any of them as captain.
oakiecokie
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Thats assuming that Zab can get in the team nowadays.Both kolarov and hart neednl to focus squarely on their own game. Zab should be our captain though when Kompany isn't.
Out of interest why would you say Kolorov and Hart need to focus but not Zabaleta?
Id be happy with any of them as captain.
Because for me they are much more prone to mistakes. I think it takes a certain mindset, other than just passion, to be captain.
There is obviously an issue between the two, with Pelegrini not being happy about him playing the game against Israel.
I remember before the international break there were stories of City allowing VK to join up with the Belgium squad with the understanding that he wouldn't play. I would definitely assume that MP and VK would have had a conversation around this prior to the break
It looks like VK has betrayed MP's trust which he has a right not to be happy with.
I guess if he is not in the team on Sunday then we know there is a real problem, if he's back in the team then MP will have felt that his point has been made and they move on.
I remember before the international break there were stories of City allowing VK to join up with the Belgium squad with the understanding that he wouldn't play. I would definitely assume that MP and VK would have had a conversation around this prior to the break
It looks like VK has betrayed MP's trust which he has a right not to be happy with.
I guess if he is not in the team on Sunday then we know there is a real problem, if he's back in the team then MP will have felt that his point has been made and they move on.
I agree for me Kompany must start Sunday. But Manuel does have a problem. We've now won 4 on the spin with Mangala & Otamendi. If it wasn't Kompany you wouldn't change it. Squad harmony is as important as one game, more so. We've seen what happens if you disrespect players and treat them like machines over at Chelsea. Otamendi & Mangala are established international footballers cost £30 million a peice, it's simply not a case of dropping one, especially after winning 4 on the spin.
I agree Kompany should most certainly start against United, I guess him being our captain should be reason enough. But add the professional attitudes of both Mangala & Otamendi, their desire to play in such games and Kompany openly disrespecting the club again to play in a dead rubber and you can understand why it's not so simple.
If Kolarov or Bony ignored club advice, played for their country and left us short, what would the mood be? Silva, Kompany & Aguero should have all stayed behind to work on fitness, instead they all went away whilst not 80% fit let alone 100% fit. Two crocked and one disobeyed the club. Not good and not acceptable.
I agree Kompany should most certainly start against United, I guess him being our captain should be reason enough. But add the professional attitudes of both Mangala & Otamendi, their desire to play in such games and Kompany openly disrespecting the club again to play in a dead rubber and you can understand why it's not so simple.
If Kolarov or Bony ignored club advice, played for their country and left us short, what would the mood be? Silva, Kompany & Aguero should have all stayed behind to work on fitness, instead they all went away whilst not 80% fit let alone 100% fit. Two crocked and one disobeyed the club. Not good and not acceptable.
itsnevereasy
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Both kolarov and hart neednl to focus squarely on their own game. Zab should be our captain though when Kompany isn't.
At the min Zab also needs to focus on his own game!