I think Frimpong will get exposed in the PL. zubimendi is too similar to Rodri . I think in the long run someone like Reijnders is far better since he is a CM.
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Saka and Saliba both had 12 months on their contract not long ago. Should have thrown a few Van Persie type bids at them, show them who’s boss. Let’s not forget who’s been writing letters about our alleged FFP breaches. Had enough trying to appease everyone when most of the league and UEFA hates us.
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This is delusion.Saka and Saliba both had 12 months on their contract not long ago. Should have thrown a few Van Persie type bids at them, show them who’s boss. Let’s not forget who’s been writing letters about our alleged FFP breaches. Had enough trying to appease everyone when most of the league and UEFA hates us.
If there was any possibly Saka could be taken from Arsenal. The idea would be explored. Put the PS5 controller down Joe.
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Too similar to Rodri? I wouldn't mind having ten Rodris!I think Frimpong will get exposed in the PL. zubimendi is too similar to Rodri . I think in the long run someone like Reijnders is far better since he is a CM.
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We don't have infinite amount of cash and the most important transfer window is the summer. Not now.
No one is talking about spending infinite cash. We've easily got enough money to address the weaknesses we have. If players are available even for £30m more we have to spend it. With the CWC after the season, there's no time in the summer to integrate players and get them to adapt. A lot will be having a rest during the first few weeks of the season. It's much better to bring in players in January if we can. Last summer would have been a better time to invest, the club didn't bother and still allowed Alvarez to leave. They now have to act in January to address things.
That guy won’t sit on the bench when Rodri comes back. He is too good for that and still has options like Arsenal and Liverpool. Why would he go back to the bench? They can’t play together once Rodri is back. City needs a 6/8 someone who can play both or ideal a short-term replacement until Rodri comes back.Too similar to Rodri? I wouldn't mind having ten Rodris!
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When Rodri comes back, he won't be playing 60 games every season. Rodri is so good that even he could be a number 8. I've said before that he can play anywhere from CB to Yaya.That guy won’t sit on the bench when Rodri comes back. He is too good for that and still has options like Arsenal and Liverpool. Why would he go back to the bench? They can’t play together once Rodri is back. City needs a 6/8 someone who can play both or ideal a short-term replacement until Rodri comes back.
Why didn’t he ever play the 8 then ? When he was benched for Thomas during the Atletico times ? It’s always so easy to say. There is no reason to switch a top 6 to being a good 8. He is neither the fastest or as mobile or let’s say as agile as the most top CM‘s. The comparison to Yaya is bad to the fact that Yaya was much faster and much better offensive player. Even if he doesn’t play 60. his Spanish NT backup won’t be his city backup too.When Rodri comes back, he won't be playing 60 games every season. Rodri is so good that even he could be a number 8. I've said before that he can play anywhere from CB to Yaya.
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He wasn't exactly at Atletico long enough and was only 22 when he left. You say it's easy to say but I'd argue it's easier for you to say Rodri can't play anywhere except for DM. Have you seen Rodri around the opposition box? He's got an eye for a pass and can make intelligent moves that draw out defenders. David Silva was never quick but always had more time than others. Same with Frank Lampard. Intelligent players can adapt and Rodri is definitely one of those. You also don't have to switch him to 8 all the time. The team can adapt and evolve, new systems can be adopted and there's no guarantee that Rodri doesn't have a setback. The comparison with Yaya is not because they have an identical playing style but because Yaya went from DM to AM. At the last World Cup, Enrique had Rodri at CB. I really don't think Zubimendi would be starved of game time if he arrived. There are so many games and he's realistically still 9-12 months away from being back to his best.Why didn’t he ever play the 8 then ? When he was benched for Thomas during the Atletico times ? It’s always so easy to say. There is no reason to switch a top 6 to being a good 8. He is neither the fastest or as mobile or let’s say as agile as the most top CM‘s. The comparison to Yaya is bad to the fact that Yaya was much faster and much better offensive player. Even if he doesn’t play 60. his Spanish NT backup won’t be his city backup too.
Hed suck here. We don't play quickly enough and his ball control and close dribbling is average.This is delusion.
If there was any possibly Saka could be taken from Arsenal. The idea would be explored. Put the PS5 controller down Joe.
Some great players won't work here.