Player topic: Sergio Aguero (2014/15)

[Matt the Giant]

Re: Sergio Aguero

Out of curiosity; how could a team look like, if built to suit Kun? Formation, players?

We sort of did it with Tevez. One of the big things is making him the only 'selfish player'. This is one argument why Dzeko is not suited to playing with Sergio. Dzeko is a good player and if a team was built around him, he would thrive, but he does not have the desire at the moment, to put himself about like Sergio does in a system which does not fully compliment him.

To build a team around Aguero, you have to create a situation where he can get fantastic service from out wide, but also support and protection from behind. Silva in a number 10 role is ideal due to his unselfishness and concentration on creating rather than finishing. A solid base behind him is then key in regards to when we are not in possession. Secondly, slow laboured, possession based football is not ideal for a player like Aguero. He has bags of pace and the ability to beat players, so a faster, more direct game (Im not saying hoof hoof hoof) with more assertiveness and conviction is needed as this creates a scenario where Aguero has opposition defenders on the back foot and can put them to the sword.

Finally, play should be focused in and around him in the final third, or be put into spaces which he can get to. Other players have to accept that their role and the success of the team hinges on Aguero being treated as the talisman (some of the bigger egos dont usually like this) as they must sacrifice their own chances and move into positions, to create space and opportunities for Aguero to move into and score. A big component of the space created is, by stretching the play so that the defence is stretched also. Obviously, many teams see Silva quite rightly, as a major threat and can stick one or two players onto him, which in turn makes the service from the wide players or players just behind Silva so crucial as they will have more time and opportunity to operate as Silva will take up the focus of an extra man.

That is how I would approach it, in a plan A type of scenario.

When Aguero is injured, Jovetic can fit quite well into a similar system, with he being the main focus of the play.

Thank KP for taking the time to put that together. It's an interesting read, to me at least. I personally would love to see something like that happen, but maybe our current squad doesn't allow that. the left side especially being a real Achilles heel. But only a couple of additions to he squad should do, something like this: (Yes I left out Yaya).

---------------------- Kun -----------------------
---- Reus --------------------------- Navas -----
--------------------- Silva -----------------------
------------ Barkley ------ Fernando -----------
LB ------------------------------------------- Zab
---------- Mangala ----- Kompany --------------
--------------------- Hart -------------------------

Navas has pace and a provides with a lot of assists. Silva, as you pointed out, loves to play those neat little piercing passes. Reus to me seems like the absolute 100% perfect player for us and Barkley is a work horse, capable of putting in a real defensive shift as well as excelling in a more attacking box-to-box role.

Kun deserves something like this, to be the main star... even though he doesn't seem to ask for it, at all. We are so fortunate to have him.

 

[mardon85]

Re: Sergio Aguero

I've got a horrible feeling he's going next summer. He's going to have an amazing season the the usual suspects, my guess Bayern will get him. I hope to God this doesn't happen but he's saving us this season.
We need to off load the passengers in the summer. Sick of it.

Pissing myself fucking laughing,, you must have had a horrible time following City over the years..........

So how am I wrong? Where would we be without Sergio's Goals this season? Why is it so funny that I don't want our best player to leave?
Look at Suarez, arguably last seasons best player, got snapped up from a side that would otherwise have underperformed without him.

 

[IWasHere]

Re: Sergio Aguero

Out of curiosity; how could a team look like, if built to suit Kun? Formation, players?

We sort of did it with Tevez. One of the big things is making him the only 'selfish player'. This is one argument why Dzeko is not suited to playing with Sergio. Dzeko is a good player and if a team was built around him, he would thrive, but he does not have the desire at the moment, to put himself about like Sergio does in a system which does not fully compliment him.

To build a team around Aguero, you have to create a situation where he can get fantastic service from out wide, but also support and protection from behind. Silva in a number 10 role is ideal due to his unselfishness and concentration on creating rather than finishing. A solid base behind him is then key in regards to when we are not in possession. Secondly, slow laboured, possession based football is not ideal for a player like Aguero. He has bags of pace and the ability to beat players, so a faster, more direct game (Im not saying hoof hoof hoof) with more assertiveness and conviction is needed as this creates a scenario where Aguero has opposition defenders on the back foot and can put them to the sword.

Finally, play should be focused in and around him in the final third, or be put into spaces which he can get to. Other players have to accept that their role and the success of the team hinges on Aguero being treated as the talisman (some of the bigger egos dont usually like this) as they must sacrifice their own chances and move into positions, to create space and opportunities for Aguero to move into and score. A big component of the space created is, by stretching the play so that the defence is stretched also. Obviously, many teams see Silva quite rightly, as a major threat and can stick one or two players onto him, which in turn makes the service from the wide players or players just behind Silva so crucial as they will have more time and opportunity to operate as Silva will take up the focus of an extra man.

That is how I would approach it, in a plan A type of scenario.

When Aguero is injured, Jovetic can fit quite well into a similar system, with he being the main focus of the play.

Thank KP for taking the time to put that together. It's an interesting read, to me at least. I personally would love to see something like that happen, but maybe our current squad doesn't allow that. the left side especially being a real Achilles heel. But only a couple of additions to he squad should do, something like this: (Yes I left out Yaya).

---------------------- Kun -----------------------
---- Reus --------------------------- Navas -----
--------------------- Silva -----------------------
------------ Barkley ------ Fernando -----------
LB ------------------------------------------- Zab
---------- Mangala ----- Kompany --------------
--------------------- Hart -------------------------

Navas has pace and a provides with a lot of assists. Silva, as you pointed out, loves to play those neat little piercing passes. Reus to me seems like the absolute 100% perfect player for us and Barkley is a work horse, capable of putting in a real defensive shift as well as excelling in a more attacking box-to-box role.

Kun deserves something like this, to be the main star... even though he doesn't seem to ask for it, at all. We are so fortunate to have him.

Fuck navas, replace him with augembyang or whatever hes called

 

[whicko]

Re: Sergio Aguero

Without Serg we would be f***ed

And no, he isn't staying until we win tbe CL.

Because even with Sergio we won't win it.

So he'll have to spend the rest of his career at City, which he won't do.

Madrid and Barcelona will be in for him in the coming seasons.

The end!

Oh dear. We have enough talent in our squad to put things right. It's early days

Exactly, oh
If you think Serg is going to stay in a team that can't beat QPR in the PL, let alone CSKA in the CL, regardless of what he's just said/stated, you must be deluded.

Rdgardless, the pull of Real or Barca will tell on the end.

Oh dear may I suggest you call 0161 236 8000 (manchester & Salford Samaritans) worse things happen in life!

 

[Ray78]

Re: Sergio Aguero

I've got a horrible feeling he's going next summer. He's going to have an amazing season the the usual suspects, my guess Bayern will get him. I hope to God this doesn't happen but he's saving us this season.
We need to off load the passengers in the summer. Sick of it.

Pissing myself fucking laughing,, you must have had a horrible time following City over the years..........

So how am I wrong? Where would we be without Sergio's Goals this season? Why is it so funny that I don't want our best player to leave?
Look at Suarez, arguably last seasons best player, got snapped up from a side that would otherwise have underperformed without him.

He isn't going to go anywhere in the near future imho. He has extended his contract at the club without hesitation, Real Madrid are tracking Marco Reus and Barcelona has a two window transfer embargo not to mention splashing £75 million on the cannibal this summer.

 

[Matt the Giant]

Re: Sergio Aguero

We sort of did it with Tevez. One of the big things is making him the only 'selfish player'. This is one argument why Dzeko is not suited to playing with Sergio. Dzeko is a good player and if a team was built around him, he would thrive, but he does not have the desire at the moment, to put himself about like Sergio does in a system which does not fully compliment him.

To build a team around Aguero, you have to create a situation where he can get fantastic service from out wide, but also support and protection from behind. Silva in a number 10 role is ideal due to his unselfishness and concentration on creating rather than finishing. A solid base behind him is then key in regards to when we are not in possession. Secondly, slow laboured, possession based football is not ideal for a player like Aguero. He has bags of pace and the ability to beat players, so a faster, more direct game (Im not saying hoof hoof hoof) with more assertiveness and conviction is needed as this creates a scenario where Aguero has opposition defenders on the back foot and can put them to the sword.

Finally, play should be focused in and around him in the final third, or be put into spaces which he can get to. Other players have to accept that their role and the success of the team hinges on Aguero being treated as the talisman (some of the bigger egos dont usually like this) as they must sacrifice their own chances and move into positions, to create space and opportunities for Aguero to move into and score. A big component of the space created is, by stretching the play so that the defence is stretched also. Obviously, many teams see Silva quite rightly, as a major threat and can stick one or two players onto him, which in turn makes the service from the wide players or players just behind Silva so crucial as they will have more time and opportunity to operate as Silva will take up the focus of an extra man.

That is how I would approach it, in a plan A type of scenario.

When Aguero is injured, Jovetic can fit quite well into a similar system, with he being the main focus of the play.

Thank KP for taking the time to put that together. It's an interesting read, to me at least. I personally would love to see something like that happen, but maybe our current squad doesn't allow that. the left side especially being a real Achilles heel. But only a couple of additions to he squad should do, something like this: (Yes I left out Yaya).

---------------------- Kun -----------------------
---- Reus --------------------------- Navas -----
--------------------- Silva -----------------------
------------ Barkley ------ Fernando -----------
LB ------------------------------------------- Zab
---------- Mangala ----- Kompany --------------
--------------------- Hart -------------------------

Navas has pace and a provides with a lot of assists. Silva, as you pointed out, loves to play those neat little piercing passes. Reus to me seems like the absolute 100% perfect player for us and Barkley is a work horse, capable of putting in a real defensive shift as well as excelling in a more attacking box-to-box role.

Kun deserves something like this, to be the main star... even though he doesn't seem to ask for it, at all. We are so fortunate to have him.

Fuck navas, replace him with augembyang or whatever hes called

Navas isn't exactly brilliant atm, but that could be said about pretty much every player except for Kun. I think Navas is underrated though, and I would absolutely like to see us keep him for another season. When he's on form, he's a fantastic weapon to have available.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Re: Sergio Aguero

Oh dear. We have enough talent in our squad to put things right. It's early days

Exactly, oh
If you think Serg is going to stay in a team that can't beat QPR in the PL, let alone CSKA in the CL, regardless of what he's just said/stated, you must be deluded.

Rdgardless, the pull of Real or Barca will tell on the end.

Oh dear may I suggest you call 0161 236 8000 (manchester & Salford Samaritans) worse things happen in life!

Kun has committed himself to our future. Thank you very much Sergio for two amazing goals today!

People should relish these days - they
Maybe once in a lifetime!

 

[mcfc482]

Re: Sergio Aguero

A shame when he is on top form and the team aren't. He could be scoring even more if the team was backing him up a bit more.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Re: Sergio Aguero

I've got a horrible feeling he's going next summer. He's going to have an amazing season the the usual suspects, my guess Bayern will get him. I hope to God this doesn't happen but he's saving us this season.
We need to off load the passengers in the summer. Sick of it.

Pissing myself fucking laughing,, you must have had a horrible time following City over the years..........

It's unbelievable, it really is.

 

[Instant_Offense]

Re: Sergio Aguero

Thank KP for taking the time to put that together. It's an interesting read, to me at least. I personally would love to see something like that happen, but maybe our current squad doesn't allow that. the left side especially being a real Achilles heel. But only a couple of additions to he squad should do, something like this: (Yes I left out Yaya).

---------------------- Kun -----------------------
---- Reus --------------------------- Navas -----
--------------------- Silva -----------------------
------------ Barkley ------ Fernando -----------
LB ------------------------------------------- Zab
---------- Mangala ----- Kompany --------------
--------------------- Hart -------------------------

Navas has pace and a provides with a lot of assists. Silva, as you pointed out, loves to play those neat little piercing passes. Reus to me seems like the absolute 100% perfect player for us and Barkley is a work horse, capable of putting in a real defensive shift as well as excelling in a more attacking box-to-box role.

Kun deserves something like this, to be the main star... even though he doesn't seem to ask for it, at all. We are so fortunate to have him.

Fuck navas, replace him with augembyang or whatever hes called

Navas isn't exactly brilliant atm, but that could be said about pretty much every player except for Kun. I think Navas is underrated though, and I would absolutely like to see us keep him for another season. When he's on form, he's a fantastic weapon to have available.

I like navas more than most, but as long as he is in our primary 11 we are knockout stages at best.