Nicolas Otamendi - 2017/18 performances

[Dax777]

Well said.

But why do you think Pep is using Otamendi on the right and not Stones who is younger and faster ?

Because he intends to build the team defense around Stones long-term. And I get that too.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

No no no no... I didn't say you were clueless. I've had enough discussion with you. It would be clueless for me to claim you were. But saying Otamendi only plays well with Komps is laughable. Most of his best games were without Kompany.

Don't agree.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

He's been absolutely solid so far this season, before today, where he was poor, although his early booking would have hampered his performance. I note it didn't take the vultures long to swoop in, as soon as he had a sub-par performance, which is a shame.

 

[bobom]

I think Otamendi's best position is on the bench.

 

[mccity]

Overly aggressive isolated defender struggles against hyperpacy skillful winger. Sounds ridiculous

 

[blueinsa]

That first 15/20 mins was as bad as i've ever seen at this level it really was.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

He's been absolutely solid so far this season, before today, where he was poor, although his early booking would have hampered his performance. I note it didn't take the vultures long to swoop in, as soon as he had a sub-par performance, which is a shame.

+1
Otemendi isnt allowed to have a bad performance it seems. Just a thought but may be suarez tackle also had an effect on him

 

[bert38]

Otamendi hung out to dry today by playing left of a three when he's all right foot up against a very rapid winger

 

[domalino]

He's been absolutely solid so far this season, before today, where he was poor, although his early booking would have hampered his performance. I note it didn't take the vultures long to swoop in, as soon as he had a sub-par performance, which is a shame.

+1
Otemendi isnt allowed to have a bad performance it seems. Just a thought but may be suarez tackle also had an effect on him

Even Otamendi's Mum wouldn't pretend he was solid against Everton, where Pep and Koeman basically played cat and mouse, Pep moving him away from their dangerous players and then Koeman moving them to target him.

So at best he's been good for 2/4 games which is not great.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

When playing a back three in future it should be
Otamendi Stones Vinny
otamendi canot play on the left of a 3 judging by today, and stones' passing is too good to not have in the middle.
Would genuinely rather play manga on the left