Nathan Ake

[Zenmanc]

Too short for me and not the physically dominant presence we need.

 

[BlueRebel7]

Hook it up to my veins. Get him in.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

More bs!

 

[oakiecokie]

40 million haha

Serious question.
Why is that so funny ?
Get a player valued at half the price of McGuire and whom Pep could turn into a more than decent centre back.

 

[Mancini Manus Domini]

Is he classed as home grown?

 

[Dr Jacoby]

He was brilliant in our last game against Bournemouth.

 

[Manc in London]

When we press high we force the opposition to make a decision. Play out the back or lump it long. Most will lump it long to their target man up front who will try to lay it off for their team mate. Like you said Vinnie was great at winning most headers, but also most aerial duels using his physicality. Then winning the 2nd ball is important. If we don't do either of these things the opposition just bypassed our midfield. Also we won't be able control possession as much.

That tactic has rarely worked against us with Laporte and Stones at centre-half. Cannavaro was small but for a time was the best centre-half in the world. Long balls can be dealt with in different ways.

 

[chaddblue]

Where’s this come from???

Not having it. Is he due a new contract and his agent is playing the game ?

 

[blue ranger]

What we need is a CB who is dominant aerially like Vinny was. Not sure he is the answer.

 

[Larry Stranger]

That tactic has rarely worked against us with Laporte and Stones at centre-half. Cannavaro was small but for a time was the best centre-half in the world. Long balls can be dealt with in different ways.

Usually when we played against a physical team Pep would use one of Vinnie or Otamendi. Burnley has Wood and Barnes. Watford, Deeney. Brighton, Murray. Newcastle, Rondon. A fair few teams with big strikers that can cause a normal CB problems.