Pep Guardiola - 2022/23

[Bluewars]

I thought it after the Villa game last season when Gundogan dragged us over the line to win the PL. That game was lost and Pep was on the edge until Gundogan saved his bacon.

I thought it again during the Brentford match. There's something missing with Pep now. The spark has dimmed and our football is laboured and frequently boring.

His press conference rant against the PL charges did little more than mask what's been going on on the pitch imo. The same heartfelt passion isn't apparent when it comes to matches.

The team reflects the coach. Make of that what you will.

Some fans/posters have an optimistic view that Pep can turn it around thats fine thats their prerogative. I genuinely hope for the rest of the season we can play better football not possession with no end product. Being in three competitions at this stage is not an indication of a good season as some posters would like to think.

That Villa game he played Fernandinho as a centre back and John Stones a natural centre back as a right back, it backfired and he changed it at halftime.
These baffling line ups/formations are becoming more frequent and he's moving further away from his own attacking philosophy.

 

[blueparrot]

I do think a few of this team are done though and pep will need to re invent his squad

I think this team is done as it is especially the midfield , but I also think 4 new players possibly 5 are enough to re invigorate the team. My guess is we'll bring in 2 midfielders a left back a centre back and possibly a wide forward.The players and tactics will be slightly different to accomodate Haaland . The fundementals of possesion football that are Peps red line though will stay the same. I also don't doubt Pep can see the issues better than anyone and will know exactly what is lacking and needed.
I find it difficult to understand how a few don't think he has that ability and don't think he's earned that trust.

 

[Saddleworth2]

If he though the 11 on the pitch were in the best position to get a result during the second half then he was wrong.

that is your opinion and you are entitled to it.
Its as easy for me to say you are wrong as it is you to say Pep was.

 

[freshie]

Give RB Leipzig some credit they are in an lengthy unbeaten streak.

What, all of 2 games?

 

[bobom]

We are surely overreacting too early. The correct time is when we lose the second leg of a semifinal against Benfica, after conceding 3 goals on the counter after dominating possession.

 

[hilts]

I thought it after the Villa game last season when Gundogan dragged us over the line to win the PL. That game was lost and Pep was on the edge until Gundogan saved his bacon.

I thought it again during the Brentford match. There's something missing with Pep now. The spark has dimmed and our football is laboured and frequently boring.

His press conference rant against the PL charges did little more than mask what's been going on on the pitch imo. The same heartfelt passion isn't apparent when it comes to matches.

The team reflects the coach. Make of that what you will.

Something is missing I agree but I could argue a few points as to what is causing it. Ultimately the manager is responsible for results and so far he has a lot of credit in the bank(Europe apart).

Arguments can be made over transfers
The players
Or Pep.

It is probably a mixture of all 3 tbh. Personally I would take the Premier league by a whisker right now. Only time will tell if that is negative, realistic or wishful thinking.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

Just needs two fast above average natural wingers

 

[balotellishaircut]

Just needs two fast above average natural wingers

Well he could give Cole Palmer more minutes or put a bid in for Kingsley Coman in the summer.

 

[nellyonthewing]

We are too predictable . We weave pretty patterns to no effect .Opposition managers have learnt how to negate the Haaland threat and sadly unless KDB is on it to unpick the lock we are an easy touch vulnerable to a counter attack at any time.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Well he could give Cole Palmer more minutes or put a bid in for Kingsley Coman in the summer.

It looks like Pep doesn't trust Palmer enough to be given minutes in big games. That said he will probably start at Bristol City. If he doesn't make an impression on that game i think he'll either be sold in the summer or loaned out next season.