Oleks Zinchenko - 2018/19 Performances

[Bpughh]

if he stays and actually develops at lb, he could end up a very special player. a lot of talent/upside in possession.

 

[decmancity]

The best thing about him is he backs himself, he could have easily left in the summer. He stayed on and he has done everything to make sure he is ready to go if Pep needs him and Pep has. He is similar to Zaba in that he isn't particularly athletic or tall or the best defender in the world but he makes up for it in grit and determination. He is never going to be in this position again, part of a winning squad with world class players and he is taking full advantage of it.

 

[br88]

He is very skilful on the ball and very clever with his passing. Not sure in which position he will end up but has done very well recently. What a brilliant piece of business by City signing him for just £1.8m.

 

[supercity88]

He deserves so much credit. We tried to sell him, imagine if we had. Who would have played those games Zinchenko has? Laporte might have played some, Delph might have managed a couple more but it would have been Danilo predominantly and that would have run Walker into the ground even further, he has already suffered from too many games.

For Zinchenko to stay, fight for his place and keep performing has been vital to our seasons efforts. He isn't a left back and his pace is probably the reason why he will not stay in that position after the summer transfer window, but his ability on the ball means he could fulfil a midfield spot in my opinion.

The trouble is, I don't think Pep will reward his efforts with a new contract and we will still look to sell him on.

 

[br88]

He deserves so much credit. We tried to sell him, imagine if we had. Who would have played those games Zinchenko has? Laporte might have played some, Delph might have managed a couple more but it would have been Danilo predominantly and that would have run Walker into the ground even further, he has already suffered from too many games.

For Zinchenko to stay, fight for his place and keep performing has been vital to our seasons efforts. He isn't a left back and his pace is probably the reason why he will not stay in that position after the summer transfer window, but his ability on the ball means he could fulfil a midfield spot in my opinion.

The trouble is, I don't think Pep will reward his efforts with a new contract and we will still look to sell him on.

I will be utterly amazed if Pep doesn't offer him a new contract.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

I will be utterly amazed if Pep doesn't offer him a new contract.

He'll certainly be offered an extension. The question is - will he accept? He's not quite talented enough to be first choice at any position in our squad - yet he's talented enough to be first choice in many top-flight teams.

 

[br88]

He'll certainly be offered an extension. The question is - will he accept? He's not quite talented enough to be first choice at any position in our squad - yet he's talented enough to be first choice in many top-flight teams.

I see your point but think he would definitely accept. He clearly loves being at City...just watch some of the "Inside City" videos and playing for a trophy winning club. The determination to stay he showed last summer when City were so close to selling him says a lot. If I am wrong then I'll buy you a drink of your choice....haha!!!.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

I see your point but think he would definitely accept. He clearly loves being at City...just watch some of the "Inside City" videos and playing for a trophy winning club. The determination to stay he showed last summer when City were so close to selling him says a lot. If I am wrong then I'll buy you a drink of your choice....haha!!!.

I hope you're right.

Oleks is an important member of our squad - contributing to depth. I'd love for him to stay.

 

[TonyM]

I'd offer him a 6 year deal with performance incentives so if things go well he's earning on a par with Bernardo. We need to maintain a good squad into the future so we need a core of capable players. They don't all need to be superstars.

There's a minimum standard and imo Zinchecko meets it. It questionable if Walker or Mendy do. They are the guys that we should be thinking of replacing.

 

[without a dream]

He's making our summer transfer business tough, if he keeps at this level for the rest of the season there is a case that we shouldn't sign a left back but that would be a huge call.