I think that Zinchenko's best position is in midfield. And if he accepts that he's not a preferred starter at any position - I hope he stay in our side - the guy has loads of talent.I reckon if he's here long enough he'll eventually start being used in other positions.
In fact I like to tell myself it's best for his long term development for a midfield role if he continues to play in the LB role.
I suspect he didn't much care by that point given they were 6:0 up..Contract til 2020.
It seems Pep was happy to let him go last summer but Zin insisted to stay and fight for his position,
after having contact to Napoli.
IMO Pep likes his talent but not his workrate.
Maybe the lad is just a bit too nice.
Back then Pep praised Zin going straight on the training ground after returning from an away game where he was benched.
But I also think Pep was exactly asking for added passion.
Btw, late vs Chelsea when Zin had a cramp Pep didn't look amused at all nor pitiful,
I think for Pep it was a sign of lazy training performance if his players have cramp.
Never heard of contract extension talks for him...
Give him a break. Not played much football and ran his balls off. Pep would be pleased with the shift he put in. Not easy to nail down a place in our team regardless of who you are.Contract til 2020.
It seems Pep was happy to let him go last summer but Zin insisted to stay and fight for his position,
after having contact to Napoli.
IMO Pep likes his talent but not his workrate.
Maybe the lad is just a bit too nice.
Back then Pep praised Zin going straight on the training ground after returning from an away game where he was benched.
But I also think Pep was exactly asking for added passion.
Btw, late vs Chelsea when Zin had a cramp Pep didn't look amused at all nor pitiful,
I think for Pep it was a sign of lazy training performance if his players have cramp.
Never heard of contract extension talks for him...
I don’t blame the lad for turning down moves last summer, he’s hardly touching the end of his career and why not be apart of potentially something special whilst under Pep. He isn’t going to leave City and go over to Madrid or Barca, he’s having the best time of his career whilst seemingly having the perfect life with loads of his (teammates) mates in Manchester.
If Pep didn’t trust him he would have played Danilo yesterday.
Give him a break. Not played much football and ran his balls off. Pep would be pleased with the shift he put in. Not easy to nail down a place in our team regardless of who you are.
Oh don't get me wrong, I like that lad
and he was superb vs Chelsea.
Anyway, Pep seems not fully convinced
but he's a skilled player and a good character, both is key for Pep.
Next window will decide about his further development.