Nathan Ake

[richards30]

Think Ruben Dias is who Pep wants but Otter has to be moved on.

But doesn’t that strengthen us mate? Surely we need otamendi to stay as well in case Laporte gets injured and stones has a confidence wobble like last season?

 

[George Hannah]

But doesn’t that strengthen us mate? Surely we need otamendi to stay as well in case Laporte gets injured and stones has a confidence wobble like last season?

I agree but it looks like Otter wants out, he barely played in the second half of last season and at this stage of his career that's not good. Pep seems to want a really dominant CB to counter our vulnerability at set pieces, that's why Vinny was preferred to Stones.

 

[abu13]

I am assuming the Otto will start today.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Ake is the wrong age for me,he will demand the game time that Garcia and THB will soon be pushing for.

Ideally we stick with our 3 senior centre backs,who some are hugely under rating....and we introduce the two kids as the season progresses.

 

[George Hannah]

I am assuming the Otto will start today.

@Ric reckons Harwood-Bellis - rightly pointing out Otamendi has only been back a couple of days.

 

[abu13]

Ake is the wrong age for me,he will demand the game time that Garcia and THB will soon be pushing for.

Ideally we stick with our 3 senior centre backs,who some are hugely under rating....and we introduce the two kids as the season progresses.

I am wondering if we are going to go with 3 at the back more often this year.

I agree it would be great to see one of the kids coming through as well,

 

[abu13]

@Ric reckons Harwood-Bellis - rightly pointing out Otamendi has only been back a couple of days.

You know, i keep forgetting that.

I would like to see how Harwood Bellis get on.

 

[George Hannah]

I am wondering if we are going to go with 3 at the back more often this year.

Not Pep's preferred setup 2 CBs is usually enough for him

 

[bondsman]

@Ric reckons Harwood-Bellis - rightly pointing out Otamendi has only been back a couple of days.

Not seen Harwood-Bellis play but I’ve heard he’s a beast, be decent to see him play today

 

[FantasyIreland]

Not seen Harwood-Bellis play but I’ve heard he’s a beast, be decent to see him play today

Hes mature beyond his years,both physically and mentally,but obviously he lacks experience - he needs time and patience still.