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Nicolás Otamendi - 2018/19 performances
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Damn... Strange reading Karen saying things she'd have cursed me out for saying a 2 years ago.I think nico is more press resistant than vinny and better on the ball,both are prone to rash tackles though,bit of a toss up
Stranger things...
ADegenerate
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Damn... Strange reading Karen saying things she'd have cursed me out for saying a 2 years ago.
Stranger things...
What are we doing tuesday and sunday in your opinion?
Nico/laporte both?
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When I’m not saying FFS Otamendi then he must have had a good game.
Ota'/ Laporte at HoffenheimWhat are we doing tuesday and sunday in your opinion?
Nico/laporte both?
Stones/Laporte at Pool
Is my guess.
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Ota'/ Laporte at Hoffenheim
Stones/Laporte at Pool
Is my guess.
Don't see how pep drops nico. It's gonna be awkward soon because Stones is too good to not play.
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You want to play Vinny against Liverpool? Rather play Vinnie in Europe.
Personally I don’t trust otamendi in big games and wouldn’t play Stones either. I’d play otamendi and Stones in mid week and Laporte/Kompany next Sunday. It’s easy ha ha
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People want to play Vinnie against one of the best pressing teams in the world? This place is bonkers, it truly is! I’m sure people just pick their favourite players without even thinking.Wouldn’t play him at lpool next Sunday, it would be vinny and Laporte for me, but otamendi played really well in the last few weeks.
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People want to play Vinnie against one of the best pressing teams in the world? This place is bonkers, it truly is! I’m sure people just pick their favourite players without even thinking.
Otamendi and Stones last season didn’t end too well though. I think it will be same as today. Stones will play in Germany with Kompany I think.
I'm trying to be less like @SWP's back so I try to see where people are coming from these days.People want to play Vinnie against one of the best pressing teams in the world? This place is bonkers, it truly is! I’m sure people just pick their favourite players without even thinking.
But based on recent facts I don't see how you play Komps against Pool's press. But I worry about Nico's speed against that front 3. So my instinct is to go with John and Eric. They are both reasonably fast and are both almost as comfortable on the ball as Nico.
We will lose Komps energy and Athletism. And Nico's passing and general solid defense.
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The way I see it is Laporte is the nailed on starter and then it’s between Nico and Stones for the other spot. At the moment I think Otamendi has played his way in, but Stones has an opportunity v Hoffenheim to present his case. Laporte though... that guy is undroppable.I'm trying to be less like @SWP's back so I try to see where people are coming from these days.
But based on recent facts I don't see how you play Komps against Pool's press. But I worry about Nico's speed against that front 3. So my instinct is to go with John and Eric. They are both reasonably fast and are both almost as comfortable on the ball as Nico.
We will lose Komps energy and Athletism. And Nico's passing and general solid defense.
He has an undue advantage of being the only leftieThe way I see it is Laporte is the nailed on starter and then it’s between Nico and Stones for the other spot. At the moment I think Otamendi has played his way in, but Stones has an opportunity v Hoffenheim to present his case. Laporte though... that guy is undroppable.
The way I see it is Laporte is the nailed on starter and then it’s between Nico and Stones for the other spot. At the moment I think Otamendi has played his way in, but Stones has an opportunity v Hoffenheim to present his case. Laporte though... that guy is undroppable.
Laporte worries me in a physical battle. Can see him being bullied by Liverpool's front line
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Nico will start every important game. How is this even a question? Legit confused.
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Exactly. He has to play. If Zinchenko is not playing, he’s the only one that can reliably play the quick switch to Sterling during the build up. And that’s a good ball for us when Liverpool are pushing up to try to win the ball.He has an undue advantage of being the only leftie
Sounds like you are saying Zee should play :)Exactly. He has to play. If Zinchenko is not playing, he’s the only one that can reliably play the quick switch to Sterling during the build up. And that’s a good ball for us when Liverpool are pushing up to try to win the ball.
I'm a bit puzzled Liverpool don't have a particularly physical front line they rely on pace and movement with Firminho often dropping deep to create space for runners.Laporte worries me in a physical battle. Can see him being bullied by Liverpool's front line
In all honesty I'm not sure that that is Otamendis defensive forte, he's better at physical battles.
That's why I'm leaning twds John and EricI'm a bit puzzled Liverpool don't have a particularly physical front line they rely on pace and movement with Firminho often dropping deep to create space for runners.
In all honesty I'm not sure that that is Otamendis defensive forte, he's better at physical battles.
You might be right , the only thing I have against that is that I like to have a more settled pair and Ota has had the slot recently.That's why I'm leaning twds John and Eric
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Haha, to be honest I think he could be the best option. Mendy I don’t really like at the moment (I know he’s not fit), but he just can’t defend and I’d rather have Sané provide the width in attack than Mendy. Delph has been dropping some absolute clangers and I don’t have the trust in him that I had at the same time last season. Zinchenko is looking great on the ball, as always. I worry about him positionally, but I’d worry about our other options for LB too.Sounds like you are saying Zee should play :)
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