Philippe Sandler

Plain Speaking said:
That highlights video showed lots of his tackles where he was going to ground to tackle. Reminded me of Ota in his early days with us. Personally I would prefer a defender to stay on his feet. Ota has improved in that respect, hopefully Sandler can do the same.
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His passing range and reading of the game is very impressive, seems strong and has a decent frame, the only thing I'd say is he looks pretty slow. Reminds me most of Laporte.
 
Does this mean he is due a change of agent currently on Mino's books
 
Delphinho said:
Finally found a highlights video of him. Does anyone know if the players who participate in the world cup is available for preseason games? If not, a back 4 consisting of Maffeo-Tosin-Sandler-Angelino would be interesting
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They're usually on holiday until the start of August (I think) so most likely the following players will be missing:

Ederson,
Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Stones, Mendy,
Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva
Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus, Aguero, Sané

Still leaves us with Delph, Danilo, Bravo, Laporte etc. Will be good to see Maffeo get some time though.
 
MarsLlama said:
They're usually on holiday until the start of August (I think) so most likely the following players will be missing:

Ederson,
Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Stones, Mendy,
Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Silva
Bernardo, Sterling, Jesus, Aguero, Sané

Still leaves us with Delph, Danilo, Bravo, Laporte etc. Will be good to see Maffeo get some time though.
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The ones who get to the later stages are often not match-fit enough to start the early competitive games either, although the England players are usually back early enough to play some part in pre-season. ;-)
 
lancs blue said:
The ones who get to the later stages are often not match-fit enough to start the early competitive games either, although the England players are usually back early enough to play some part in pre-season. ;-)
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Lol
 
Watching the highlight reel ypu can see shades of Van Dijk. He may very well make it to the top.
 
He has good height, aggression and a wonderful pass on him. Take him on the tour in preseason and see what happens.
 
Its not good for his development to keep him as 4th choice CB.

Loan him until there is vacancy for the 3rd spot.
 
All the signs are that we’ve signed him
but not announced it. Looks like a ball playing defender. Based on Zinchenko looking like a world beater on You Tube then struggling, I guess he’ll need lots of time to get used to the Prem and bringing in gradually.
 
taleofbluehalves said:
All the signs are that we’ve signed him
but not announced it. Looks like a ball playing defender. Based on Zinchenko looking like a world beater on You Tube then struggling, I guess he’ll need lots of time to get used to the Prem and bringing in gradually.
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Don’t think zinch as struggled when was that.
 
Think he will spend preseason with us then go out on loan.

No point in staying with City as 5th choice CB. He and Tosin will both be loaned out.

We’ll go into next season with Otamendi, Stones, Laporte and Kompany. Emergency 5th choice options: Walker, Fernandinho, Mendy, Danilo.

Possibly Kompany’s last season with Tosin or Sandler replacing Vinny in the 19/20 season if they’re good enough.
 
If he really has been impressing in Holland do we think that Girona could be an option for next season?
 
KCblue said:
If he really has been impressing in Holland do we think that Girona could be an option for next season?
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I would seriously hesitate before even considering Girona as a loan option for any of our players. They have showed no faith in anyone but Maffeo, two have been recalled and sent elsewhere and even though Aleix Garcia has slotted right in they've taken the understandable if not frustrating attitude of 'why play a loan kid over one of our own'.
 
shak said:
I would seriously hesitate before even considering Girona as a loan option for any of our players. They have showed no faith in anyone but Maffeo, two have been recalled and sent elsewhere and even though Aleix Garcia has slotted right in they've taken the understandable if not frustrating attitude of 'why play a loan kid over one of our own'.
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they were battling for europa league position most of the season. i think being on that bench is a pretty decent achievement considering their season. would be nice if our players broke through and inspired some of that success... but it is what is.
 
shak said:
I would seriously hesitate before even considering Girona as a loan option for any of our players. They have showed no faith in anyone but Maffeo, two have been recalled and sent elsewhere and even though Aleix Garcia has slotted right in they've taken the understandable if not frustrating attitude of 'why play a loan kid over one of our own'.
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They have shown faith in Maffeo because he is the one good enough to start. The others have not been good enough.

Machin doesn’t have some vendetta against City players. Besides, I wouldn’t want Sandler going somewhere he will be immediate first choice and is undroppable because he is on loan from us. They need to learn the hard way.
 
decmancity said:
They have shown faith in Maffeo because he is the one good enough to start. The others have not been good enough.

Machin doesn’t have some vendetta against City players. Besides, I wouldn’t want Sandler going somewhere he will be immediate first choice and is undroppable because he is on loan from us. They need to learn the hard way.
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Bpughh said:
they were battling for europa league position most of the season. i think being on that bench is a pretty decent achievement considering their season. would be nice if our players broke through and inspired some of that success... but it is what is.
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I'm not saying its a vendetta or begrudging them in the slightest, it's Machin's arse and Girona's future on the line if they got relegated after all, I'm just saying there isn't any point in loaning players to clubs where they aren't going to play - just because they're affiliated with the CFG. If Girona are going to be pragmatic and not touch our loanees because they're a greater risk then so be it, we may as well find a different club where they are going to play.

And as to not wanting them to be immediate first choice... well I really don't understand what you want from loans if it isn't to play football week in week out. If they fight for half the season just to get minutes they may as well be playing the cups and with the EDS here instead. First team minutes are the only way players will either get noticed by Pep or the moves they want elsewhere.
 
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