Rammyblues
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Re: Mangala signs!
The easiest way of course is play him against Wednesday for his debut.
The easiest way of course is play him against Wednesday for his debut.
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Player topic: Eliaquim Mangala (2014/15)
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FantasyIreland
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Re: Mangala signs!
Nothing unexpected from the boss,however......
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Manuel Pellegrini has warned new signing Eliaquim Mangala he will have to fight for his place as he expects a three-way battle for the two centre-back places in the Manchester City team.
Mangala became the most expensive defender in Premier League history when Pellegrini signed him from Porto for £32 million last month.
Captain Vincent Kompany has been a regular in the centre of the City defence for the last five seasons, with Martin Demichelis establishing himself as his partner last year. The Argentine has started the first three league games of the current campaign.
Demichelis is the player most likely to lose his place to Mangala, but Pellegrini rejected those suggestions, telling reporters: "We need the three of them.
"Like I have said about the strikers, it's the same with the defenders. We have so many games to play. At the moment Demichelis and Kompany are playing well, but that doesn't mean Mangala can't play.
"He will have his time to play, and then it depends on performances."
Mangala was not deemed ready to play before the international break but is expected to be available when City face Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Chelsea in their next three games.
Read more at <a class="postlink" href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/340891.html#eMesep6zTMKbDIAc.99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/st ... MKbDIAc.99</a>
Nothing unexpected from the boss,however......
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Manuel Pellegrini has warned new signing Eliaquim Mangala he will have to fight for his place as he expects a three-way battle for the two centre-back places in the Manchester City team.
Mangala became the most expensive defender in Premier League history when Pellegrini signed him from Porto for £32 million last month.
Captain Vincent Kompany has been a regular in the centre of the City defence for the last five seasons, with Martin Demichelis establishing himself as his partner last year. The Argentine has started the first three league games of the current campaign.
Demichelis is the player most likely to lose his place to Mangala, but Pellegrini rejected those suggestions, telling reporters: "We need the three of them.
"Like I have said about the strikers, it's the same with the defenders. We have so many games to play. At the moment Demichelis and Kompany are playing well, but that doesn't mean Mangala can't play.
"He will have his time to play, and then it depends on performances."
Mangala was not deemed ready to play before the international break but is expected to be available when City face Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Chelsea in their next three games.
Read more at <a class="postlink" href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/340891.html#eMesep6zTMKbDIAc.99" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/st ... MKbDIAc.99</a>
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Re: Mangala signs!
Will he play any of the next 3 games?
Will he play any of the next 3 games?
Jack Wills
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Re: Mangala signs!
Is he Berti in disguise?
Is he Berti in disguise?
birchwoodgingerste
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wheres mangala:)
wheres mangala:)
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Re: Mangala signs!
why don't we play 3 at the back seems to work well in the prem :}
why don't we play 3 at the back seems to work well in the prem :}
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Re: Mangala signs!
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Rammyblues said:The easiest way of course is play him against Wednesday for his debut.
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FantasyIreland
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Re: Mangala signs!
Fantastic first post,i can see you being a real asset to the forum.
Rag.
AlwaysaBlue1974 said:Rammyblues said:The easiest way of course is play him against Wednesday for his debut.
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Fantastic first post,i can see you being a real asset to the forum.
Rag.
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Re: Mangala signs!
Why do we have to break him in or give him an easy debut? He's 23, Britain's most expensive defender, played in the champions league and been training with the squad for a month or so?! Not exactly a 17 year old kid who needs a few minutes here and there!
Why do we have to break him in or give him an easy debut? He's 23, Britain's most expensive defender, played in the champions league and been training with the squad for a month or so?! Not exactly a 17 year old kid who needs a few minutes here and there!
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Re: Mangala signs!
Oooohhhh you taskmaster you...... The poor lad is in a new league,with new teammates and with very little recent competitive football under his belt..... yeah,i agree,get him playing,the fookin fairy;-)
In all seriousness,id like to see his debut in the Champs league rather than the Prem.
richards30 said:Why do we have to break him in or give him an easy debut? He's 23, Britain's most expensive defender, played in the champions league and been training with the squad for a month or so?! Not exactly a 17 year old kid who needs a few minutes here and there!
Oooohhhh you taskmaster you...... The poor lad is in a new league,with new teammates and with very little recent competitive football under his belt..... yeah,i agree,get him playing,the fookin fairy;-)
In all seriousness,id like to see his debut in the Champs league rather than the Prem.
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