I think it is a pretty shit guess myself.
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Nathan Ake
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I think it is a pretty shit guess myself.
Remember sterling started from 35m
Did he though?
IrishBlueSince92
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If he goes do we buy a replacement?
We could get away without having to buy a Sterling replacement but not sure on this one
We could get away without having to buy a Sterling replacement but not sure on this one
tolmie's hairdoo
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He is faster than all our central defenders for a start so I don’t know what you would consider our other defenders.
Why are you so negative about Ake though?
He is just a squad player here that has an opportunity to be something greater at chelsea.
Who here wouldn’t take that switch if such an opportunity arises ?
Which is exactly why I have no issue him leaving, why would anybody.
As you say, he is a fourth-choice for a reason.
He is not faster than Stones or Dias.
Just as Sterling isn't quicker than Foden in training, believe it or not.
Cobwebcat
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I guess we are all guessing and guessing wrongly.I think it is a pretty shit guess myself.
Did he though?
Yes, was reported the 1st bid was at 35m ftom Chelsea which was knocked back
tolmie's hairdoo
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I just don't agree with this at all. Is this not just another case of rubbishing a player just because it looks as if he is leaving City?
I just don't recall any games where he has played as badly as you are inferring.
Certainly not, I have previous postings as to my own view on his abilities.
He might look better in Chelsea's system, but he stands out for his lack of technical ability and defending high.
Nathan doesn't trust himself to pass inside, so his go-to is jamming the left-back in with a safe pass. Aerially, certainly when attacking the ball, excellent.
Irony is, his best game in a City shirt was against Atletico Madrid at home when he was playing on the left, because he wasn't worried about players running in behind him.
I have the same concerns about Laporte when it comes to it, defending high, always wanting to get touch tight because they don't want a foot race.
Eric, however, is much more suited because he is brilliant in possession.
If we are getting £50m plus for a fourth-placed defender who isn't bothered either way if he stays or leaves, certainly due to his former ties to Chelsea, I see no reason to lose any sleep over it.
A fourth CB replacement could be an outstanding youth prospect or a seasoned veteran?
Yes, was reported the 1st bid was at 35m ftom Chelsea which was knocked back
Was it though?
made and knocked back, rather than 'reported'
We won't be able to fill the bench at this rate lol... guessing Cucarella will get done before the start of the season but feel like we will need another defender for cover if we let Ake go. Can't let Zinny go now.
tolmie's hairdoo
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Where have you seen this?
Stones isn't a slouch but Dias gets left behind as soon as anyone gets behind him and I'm yet to see anyone of our defenders keep up with Salah the way Ake has as well.
I've yet to see any of our defenders keep up with Salad, full stop!
The conditioners at the club know Stones is our quickest in regular testing and Dias, when he gets going, is also a runaway sideboard.
Cobwebcat
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Of course no worries, that’s the plan.We won't be able to fill the bench at this rate lol... guessing Cucarella will get done before the start of the season but feel like we will need another defender for cover if we let Ake go. Can't let Zinny go now.
I do wonder if the club will be happy with Walker/ Rodri or Phillips being seen as the 4th choice. I personally wouldn’t be too unhappy with that and letting Mbete have the League Cup games.
Obviously a risk but a smaller squad with younger players topping it up was the dream from the owners a few years ago wasn’t it?
Obviously a risk but a smaller squad with younger players topping it up was the dream from the owners a few years ago wasn’t it?
Cobwebcat
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I don’t think he goes without an adequate replacement coming in where as with Sterling I think they are happy to let Cole Palmer off his leash.I do wonder if the club will be happy with Walker/ Rodri or Phillips being seen as the 4th choice. I personally wouldn’t be too unhappy with that and letting Mbete have the League Cup games.
Obviously a risk but a smaller squad with younger players topping it up was the dream from the owners a few years ago wasn’t it?
bluesince76
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think it always depends on what we mean by pace. Is it the Sterling pace in terms of acceleration over the first 5 yds or the Walker pace over 50 yds. Dias is not particularly quick on the turn or acceleration, which can cause him issues, but suspect he will be once he gets going. Ake is probably quicker initially due to being smaller, but wouldn't fancy him chasing back from a high lineI've yet to see any of our defenders keep up with Salad, full stop!
The conditioners at the club know Stones is our quickest in regular testing and Dias, when he gets going, is also a runaway sideboard.
So you would fancy dias chasing back from a high line ?think it always depends on what we mean by pace. Is it the Sterling pace in terms of acceleration over the first 5 yds or the Walker pace over 50 yds. Dias is not particularly quick on the turn or acceleration, which can cause him issues, but suspect he will be once he gets going. Ake is probably quicker initially due to being smaller, but wouldn't fancy him chasing back from a high line
Ake
Stones
Laporte
Dias
That is how I personally rank the cbs based on pace
More than likely Zin staysWe won't be able to fill the bench at this rate lol... guessing Cucarella will get done before the start of the season but feel like we will need another defender for cover if we let Ake go. Can't let Zinny go now.
Was it though?
made and knocked back, rather than 'reported'
What do u mean?