Otamendi

[SWP's back]

It's a thought that a few have voiced, and it needs putting to bed once and for all. There is absolutely ZERO chance of Kompany being deployed as a defensive midfielder, none whatsoever. He's a centre half, that's it. Speculating about him being played in midfield is just a waste of time and effort.

Be a decent emergency one (like DM)

 

[Slashman X]

I think rotation of partnerships is the name of the game here.

Otamendi and Mangala had a great partnership at Porto, and I bet the 2 Belgians in Kompany and Denayer will form a similar partnership. This means we can rotate them at will and have 2 separate world class defensive pairings. Great signing

 

[Matty]

Be a decent emergency one (like DM)

I'm sure, if we were struggling, he could do a short term job there, but we'd need to be down to the bare bones. Contemplating playing Kompany as a defensive midfielder in order to fit him, Mangala and Otamendi in the same team isn't something there's much value in though.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

Skysports just did a great report on Otamendi....and how he compares to Mangala. Positioning and pace were the two big things they said Otamendi had over Mangala.....absolutely great signing if this happens.......even Sky were loving out transfer business!!....which is a shock coming from sky! he! De Bruyne and Otamendi would be perfect business to close the window...

 

[Matty]

Skysports just did a great report on Otamendi....and how he compares to Mangala. Positioning and pace were the two big things they said Otamendi had over Mangala.....absolutely great signing if this happens.......even Sky were loving out transfer business!!....which is a shock coming from sky! he! De Bruyne and Otamendi would be perfect business to close the window...

I can get the positioning thing, but Otamendi must be like lightning if he's quicker than Mangala, as he's no slouch.

 

[razman]

Assuming demi is leaving... we have essentially having what Pellegrini always wanted genuine 2 class players in each position.. And the way we have started, genuinely believe we will do well in All 4 competition including the Champions League!!

 

[SWP's back]

I'm sure, if we were struggling, he could do a short term job there, but we'd need to be down to the bare bones. Contemplating playing Kompany as a defensive midfielder in order to fit him, Mangala and Otamendi in the same team isn't something there's much value in though.

God no, it would be injury crisis stuff but we have a lot of players that are versatile which is always a plus.

 

[Manx Blue]

Any sign of @MCRJON providing an update?

@Stephenhakin Carpet rolled? Cones in Situ?

Tolmie/Zin....what's the sketch gents?

 

[Mancityfans.net'er]

Rotation of CB's does not work........

 

[Stephenhakin]

Any sign of @MCRJON providing an update?

@Stephenhakin Carpet rolled? Cones in Situ?

Tolmie/Zin....what's the sketch gents?

From my mate on this who got this from his ITK......Its certain. Before I get the question I will answer it. I then asked who for....he doesn't know who is going the other way ( if any)