Pep's contract situation

[Phil Mitchell Foden]

Im not a big fan of Rodri, but in terms of the opta graphs and charts, he’s brilliant. I wouldn’t say we are weaker in that position seeing as we have both Rodri and Fernandinho and in 17/18 we only had Fern.

Fernandinho in 17/18 was arguably the best holding midfielder in the world, between him and Busquets.

The same isn't true if Rodri now, by a longshot. And Fernandinho is 36 now.

The position is a big weakness for me. And is something we need to focus on.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

We're much weaker in the holding role though, it's not just the lack of a goalscorer.

and our collection of CBs were better. Otamendi better than Aké. Also Sane better than Torres.

 

[wolviedinho]

Im not a big fan of Rodri, but in terms of the opta graphs and charts, he’s brilliant. I wouldn’t say we are weaker in that position seeing as we have both Rodri and Fernandinho and in 17/18 we only had Fern.

It’s not rods fault that the wingers lose possession so easily and we get caught out on the counter. Once we stop relying on the wingers to create or not as is the case we will stop getting carved open.

 

[ManCitizens.]

We’ve spent £800m since he’s arrived. What more do you want?

Exactly, how much more aggressive can we be

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Fernandinho in 17/18 was arguably the best holding midfielder in the world, between him and Busquets.

The same isn't true if Rodri now, by a longshot. And Fernandinho is 36 now.

The position is a big weakness for me. And is something we need to focus on.

Yeah he probably was, but I still don’t see us being weak in that role now. Fernandinho still puts in performances of old and Rodri is solid. 17/18 we had no cover for Fern, so surely that season we were weaker in that position?

 

[Damocles]

I think his two more years comments are probably just the same thing that he always says. He'll get to the end of his contract and then reevaluate if he wants to do a bit longer. Not anything in it imo

 

[ManCitizens.]

Yeah he probably was, but I still don’t see us being weak in that role now. Fernandinho still puts in performances of old and Rodri is solid. 17/18 we had no cover for Fern, so surely that season we were weaker in that position?

Personally I think the squad is stronger now but the first 11 was much better back then

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Personally I think the squad is stronger now but the first 11 was much better back then

Yeah, I’d probably agree with that. Although I’d take our defence now than in any other year post take over.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Im not a big fan of Rodri, but in terms of the opta graphs and charts, he’s brilliant. I wouldn’t say we are weaker in that position seeing as we have both Rodri and Fernandinho and in 17/18 we only had Fern.

17/18 Fern was better than 21/22 Fern and Rodri combined.

 

[Paul1970]

Fair enough and not unexpected. Gives us 2 years to find the next manager. Don't doubt that Vinny will at least be considered.

How’s he doing with anderlect?