Re: The truth about Kolorov
This thread is a great example of why people think City fans talk shit.
Last year I was one of Kolarov's biggest critics. I know from watching him at Lazio and Serbia (from U21 level) what he is capable of, and he wasn't doing it. I mentioned that his injury against Tottenham in the opening game affected him massively, clearly this season he has improved his fitness and is so much better for it.
Right now, he is in form. He has played well for City in the last few games he has played and also Serbia. With Kolarov it seems it's either black or white. He is good going forward and shit at defending. I would argue that he has improved his defending, but to his defence - how can he be expected to be in two places at once? He put in a serious shift last night, but I can understand that his prime duty is to defend and when he goes forward then that leaves a gap, which can be exploited. That is the nature of a counter attack after all, and for the record he made a few good interceptions last night. One in particular near the end of the game when he was booked, a tackle in the penalty box. Remember that one?
As for people questioning his crossing. Ludicrous. Alone last night he could/should have had 3-4 assists to his name. Some people are even questioning his first time crossing. Are you fucking serious? A first time cross is vital, and takes the defence by surprise. As others have mentioned in the CL this season he has been arguably the best attacking outlet - not bad for a LB. I'd also add that against Italy and Slovenia Kolarov was Serbia's best player putting in cross after cross.
As for this who is better debate with Clichy. Clichy is more rounded in that he is better defensively and has a better engine, but Kolarov is miles ahead when it comes to end product, goals and assists.
I'm just pleased he has kicked it up a notch, because he is definitely capable of being one of the best LB's around.. I think it's good for you CIty fans that you have this competition as it means neither player can afford to be complacent.
This thread is a great example of why people think City fans talk shit.
Last year I was one of Kolarov's biggest critics. I know from watching him at Lazio and Serbia (from U21 level) what he is capable of, and he wasn't doing it. I mentioned that his injury against Tottenham in the opening game affected him massively, clearly this season he has improved his fitness and is so much better for it.
Right now, he is in form. He has played well for City in the last few games he has played and also Serbia. With Kolarov it seems it's either black or white. He is good going forward and shit at defending. I would argue that he has improved his defending, but to his defence - how can he be expected to be in two places at once? He put in a serious shift last night, but I can understand that his prime duty is to defend and when he goes forward then that leaves a gap, which can be exploited. That is the nature of a counter attack after all, and for the record he made a few good interceptions last night. One in particular near the end of the game when he was booked, a tackle in the penalty box. Remember that one?
As for people questioning his crossing. Ludicrous. Alone last night he could/should have had 3-4 assists to his name. Some people are even questioning his first time crossing. Are you fucking serious? A first time cross is vital, and takes the defence by surprise. As others have mentioned in the CL this season he has been arguably the best attacking outlet - not bad for a LB. I'd also add that against Italy and Slovenia Kolarov was Serbia's best player putting in cross after cross.
As for this who is better debate with Clichy. Clichy is more rounded in that he is better defensively and has a better engine, but Kolarov is miles ahead when it comes to end product, goals and assists.
I'm just pleased he has kicked it up a notch, because he is definitely capable of being one of the best LB's around.. I think it's good for you CIty fans that you have this competition as it means neither player can afford to be complacent.