Penalty Taker

Who should take penalties if Haaland is not on the pitch?

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Given that the match was close to ending, we could have subbed on Steffen and let Eddie take the pen with no risk.
 
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Seems pep leaves it to the players like de does with the captaincy. For this though Pep should make the decision take it out of the players hand. Sergio first choice KDB second Gundogan third choice depending on whose on the pitch.
 
waspish said:
Seems pep leaves it to the players like de does with the captaincy. For this though Pep should make the decision take it out of the players hand. Sergio first choice KDB second Gundogan third choice depending on whose on the pitch.
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Sergio gives me the heeby geebies on pens. I dont think hes a great penalty taker.
 
marcus said:
Sergio gives me the heeby geebies on pens. I dont think hes a great penalty taker.
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His record was pretty good it’s just the last few years his conversion rate dropped one thing though Sterling should not be taking any pens unless it’s a penalty shoot out.
 
Bluster said:
I can’t help feeling that this year’s champions league exit will be on penalties. There‘s not one player who gives me confidence with them.

We are a team that can’t finish. De Bruyne, Sterling, Jesus and Mahrez have all missed several one on ones this season. I expect us to miss when a player is clean through now. Penalties are just an extension of that problem.
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I agree, and it’s so frustrating. We have such tremendous players, and all technically excellent. It smacks of a lack of confidence to me.

We need someone with an unshakable confidence, an arrogance almost, to stride up to the spot and know he will score, regardless of any banter from the opposition or fucking about by keepers.

I don’t understand how some of our players can appear so mentally weak sometimes. They’ve won so much and are better than anyone at rags or Liverpool, they should be brimming with confidence and an attitude that says “fuck you, I play for Man City, I’m fucking amazing - who are you just some lower league cannon fodder.”

We’re so good every game should be about increasing our goal difference.

Of course they still need to practice, train and respect the opposition enough so as not to become complacent, but as a club we need to instil some bigger cahunas and winners’ mindset.
 
I think Gundogan takes the best penalty. IIRC he was taken off them after missing just one which seemed a bit OTT to me given his proven track record. That said, I'm totally happy with KDB taking them.
 
Sterling's technique at striking a ball is dreadful for a professional footballer. When we were allowed to go to games I used to watch the warm up most week's and in finishing drills he would regularly smash the ball high or wide. It's weird that someone with his talent and with all the coaching he must receive he's never really improved it.

As other's have said KDB or Gundogan would be good picks, maybe Foden if he has the confidence to do it, but Sterling has had several opportunities now and made a mess of it every time. We can't afford to risk potentially losing points to pander to his ego.
 
marcus said:
Sergio gives me the heeby geebies on pens. I dont think hes a great penalty taker.
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His record is right in line with the top strikers in the world. Not the best penalty takers, but he’s more than adequate enough as long as it’s not against bloody Lloris.
 
BlueTG said:
His record is right in line with the top strikers in the world. Not the best penalty takers, but he’s more than adequate enough as long as it’s not against bloody Lloris.
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He is an awful penalty taker and getting worse at it, I know he has scored a lot of pens but it just disguises a bit of a hit and hope affair.

Tevez was similar

Mario or Yaya, you just never thought they would ever miss, the difference is the chill calm demeanour they exhibit and cooly slotting the ball home, side-footed right in the corners, no keeper is stopping those.

Sterling should never take a pen again, why he keeps grabbing the ball is anybody's guess, he is either brave or dumb.
 
I never felt like KDB wanted the job in the first place and after his miss, he seems to have passed the job up already.
 
I’d have a look at Rhodri or ideally Cancelo. Both strike a lovely ball, both chilled out and both play every week.
it would be Cancelo for me, the guy exudes calmness, class & ability.
 
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