Nasri back in full training

[Tricky_Trev]

He's just 100% more effective in the middle. Even if you prefer Nasri to Sterling, Raheem has the pace to break with speed and prevent opposition full backs from getting forward. Whereas Nasri is the kind of player who can dictate the tempo of games when started centrally.

He was a far better player when he played in the middle at Arsenal. Samir's been fantastic in spells for us but I just wish he'd get a run of games away from wide positions.

You're placing too much importance on starting positions, rigid formations on paper etc. He didn't look to be getting chalk on his boots to me when he was expertly sliding Aguero in for his 2nd, or when Nasri was arriving into the box for his one-on-one. Or when he was probing with Yaya outside the box. He has to retreat to the left when we lose the ball, but the second we win it he has the freedom to go wherever the space is, leaving the left wing to Kolarov. Nasri on the left turns our 2 man midfield into a 3 man midfield, which is very useful.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

You're placing too much importance on starting positions, rigid formations on paper etc. He didn't look to be getting chalk on his boots to me when he was expertly sliding Aguero in for his 2nd, or when Nasri was arriving into the box for his one-on-one. Or when he was probing with Yaya outside the box. He has to retreat to the left when we lose the ball, but the second we win it he has the freedom to go wherever the space is, leaving the left wing to Kolarov. Nasri on the left turns our 2 man midfield into a 3 man midfield, which is very useful.

I agree that it works well against some teams but a lot of the time, particularly in Europe, we need to true wide players with pace who can hold their positions on the wing. This way it's easier to prevent us getting outnumbered on a counterattack or leaving one half of the pitch completely exposed.

Against weaker opposition, including the deflated Chelsea we played on Saturday, I think Nasri coming in off the wing and joining Yaya, Fernandinho etc works brilliantly. However, against a quick breaking team or a team with real purpose to their passing, we do have a habit of leaving ourselves way too open for counterattacks.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

i wouldnt mind seeing him at newcastle in place of the injured nasri, i think he could do a good job there, it wont happen though

 

[City_Sean]

Imagine we'll find out the full extent of his injury today, really hope it's nothing serious, he's been excellent since he's come back.

 

[Graceyboy]

Imagine we'll find out the full extent of his injury today, really hope it's nothing serious, he's been excellent since he's come back.

Its been like having a new 25mil player belated Christmas present we've just unwrapped. He can do so much in a game. Dictate the tempo. Keep possession and complete almost 100% of his passes, and he loves City too.....

 

[Blue Smarties]

So Nasri is the latest shit player we have according to a small few on here is he?

Absolute codswallop.

One of the best we have more like.

Only a small minority of us on here who know what we're talking about, mate. Nasri is going to be superb next season. Makes me laugh when I see people slag him off, probably the same who chant "ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK" at totally inappropriate parts of the game.

 

[almir]

you can pretend all you like, but he will never be a top player..............lack of character. He will always be a nearly man.

Yep, perfect example of small time fans I was writing about earlier. It's all about Rags, that's all that is important to some people.

 

[Phil1]

Only a small minority of us on here who know what we're talking about, mate. Nasri is going to be superb next season. Makes me laugh when I see people slag him off, probably the same who chant "ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK" at totally inappropriate parts of the game.

What's with this rewriting of history? He's always been a quality player, the problem has always been his inconsistency. Funnily enough that's what people get pissed off about, knowing he's got the ability in spades but failing to take it into games.

The 'small minority' who know what they're talking about. Haha! Fuckinell.

 

[trevorriley]

He has been fantastic and showing sterling how the job is done.. keeps the ball well, passes well, gets in position.

Hope he stays, he is guardiolas sort of player..

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

It's always nice to pop onto the forum now and again to remind myself why I don't usually bother.

Heaven forbid someone to have an opinion without the key board warriors starting the abuse without any sensible retort.

I imagine the same illiterate cowards actually like us losing and it was better in the old bad days.

I like to win and have characters and winners in my club.

Nasri is neither and I am hopfull Pep can show what a good judge he is by getting rid of fatty.

Proper WUM you are,jesus Christ.