Player topic: Eliaquim Mangala (2014/15)

[Vienna_70]

Take a bow son.

MOTM for me. Physical all day but not overly so. Showed excellent pace. And provided defensive cover all over the pitch today.

I - and Mrs Vienna - made Jesús MotM, but I do agree that Eli had an excellent game and never looked in trouble.

He is strong and powerful and boy, is he quick. I noticed on more than one occasion how fast he can catch an opponent, supposedly in full flight and how quickly he can get back from an attacking corner or free-kick.

Maybe Vinnie's injury will be a blessing in disguise, in that Mangala will now have an extended run - yes, I know it will only be six games plus a half at the swamp - in the team until the end of the season.

And then hopefully, we'll see the real Eliaquim Mangala next term.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Fantastic game... didn't put one foot wrong. I hope he works on his positioning.

 

[sam-caddick]

Much better today.

He is a decent defender until he decides he wants to go wandering off into midfield.

This run of games with Vinny out could be the making of him at City.

 

[IanBishopsHaircut]

He was very good today

That Demi/Mangala partnership is possibly our best combination at the moment

The only worry is when he's off charging out of position but I'm sure that can be ironed out

 

[Benarbia]

Best game since chelsea

 

[stan bowles]

Been playing in a struggling defence but don't believe the media hype. This guy is a good player and has been steadily improving over the season. Still not sure why Pellegrini kept rotating him out of the team until Kompany's injury forced his hand. Our best player today.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Much better today.

He is a decent defender until he decides he wants to go wandering off into midfield.

This run of games with Vinny out could be the making of him at City.

His positional sense will come, no doubt........ A fair few, as per, to look foolish when he starts to consistently dominate. He is taking time to provide that consistency, however, his teacher on the field has been MIA this year.

I also think people forget the job he did late November to Jan, MDM and him were exceptional, pellegrini dropped a bollock big time imo bringing komps back too early, thus denting the KIDS confidence!!!

 

[kupest]

He would be a great midfielder as well. Not the first time I have thought of that either.

 

[blue ranger]

Was impressed with Mangala today, even thought Fernando was good today. Will caveat by saying West Ham were dire but Mangala in particular needs a run in the team.

 

[City_Sean]

I think it's telling that with a calm composed CB like Demichelis he's far more sensible. I think he's going to be a star, and although I'd never want to wish injury in one of our own, Kompany being out could be a good thing for his development.