Pozo

[ninjamonkey]

As said, certainly looks as though playing behind the striker is going to be his natural position. Did alright in the main, wasn't seeing much of the ball but no lone striker coming up against 3 central defenders would. Thought he showed great discipline not to come deep looking for the ball at times and instead got himself into some good areas where he knew he was never going to get the ball but meant at least 2 of the central defenders had to occupy him to make sure of that and always looked to get himself in the box when there was a chance to get a ball in. Probably not quite ready for the first team yet, loaning him out to a good championship side would probably do him the world of good in an ideal world but right now he's getting minutes and is needed in our first team. he's looking promising.

 

[stony]

Having watched him quite a lot in the EDS I'm going to be slightly bold and say while yes that was a good debut, he by no means played to the best of his ability. To me at least he seemed unsure of what to do, whether to commit to runs or try to come deep to get involved with play (chalk this partly down to some players were hesitant to pass to him). Honestly though that has nothing to do with skill, more the situation and experience. He is actually better than what we saw tonight.

Good post, I agree.

I thought everything he did tonight screamed "YOUNG PLAYER". Many of the other players were hesitant in passing to him when they would have given the ball to Aguero and Pozo didn't know sometimes whether to stick or twist with his run.

His movement was a bit "all enthusiasm, no brains" and he should really have scored with his chance. It was less to do with Howard pulling off some kind of world class save and more to do with Pozo not really being composed and attempting to lift it a bit.

He's much better than what we saw tonight and given more game time he can be an important player for us

I think that's a bit harsh Damo, the ball was pinged in pretty quickly and he reacted well, got his shot away, low and on target.

 

[Puppet Master Silva]

Having watched him quite a lot in the EDS I'm going to be slightly bold and say while yes that was a good debut, he by no means played to the best of his ability. To me at least he seemed unsure of what to do, whether to commit to runs or try to come deep to get involved with play (chalk this partly down to some players were hesitant to pass to him). Honestly though that has nothing to do with skill, more the situation and experience. He is actually better than what we saw tonight.

Good post, I agree.

I thought everything he did tonight screamed "YOUNG PLAYER". Many of the other players were hesitant in passing to him when they would have given the ball to Aguero and Pozo didn't know sometimes whether to stick or twist with his run.

His movement was a bit "all enthusiasm, no brains" and he should really have scored with his chance. It was less to do with Howard pulling off some kind of world class save and more to do with Pozo not really being composed and attempting to lift it a bit.

He's much better than what we saw tonight and given more game time he can be an important player for us

I think that's a bit harsh Damo, the ball was pinged in pretty quickly and he reacted well, got his shot away, low and on target.

Agree with this. Also agree that he's better than he showed, but as I said before he really wasn't trusted with the ball as much as he should have been, must of been frustrating.

 

[wythenshaweblue£££]

Very unlucky not to score tonight. Still so young but if we need a goal put him on wouldn't start with him as dzeko is the man we need now aguero will be out for a while. Trying both at the same time in the league could be a shout ESP at home pending who we play.

 

[stony]

Good post, I agree.

I thought everything he did tonight screamed "YOUNG PLAYER". Many of the other players were hesitant in passing to him when they would have given the ball to Aguero and Pozo didn't know sometimes whether to stick or twist with his run.

His movement was a bit "all enthusiasm, no brains" and he should really have scored with his chance. It was less to do with Howard pulling off some kind of world class save and more to do with Pozo not really being composed and attempting to lift it a bit.

He's much better than what we saw tonight and given more game time he can be an important player for us

I think that's a bit harsh Damo, the ball was pinged in pretty quickly and he reacted well, got his shot away, low and on target.

Agree with this. Also agree that he's better than he showed, but as I said before he really wasn't trusted with the ball as much as he should have been, must of been frustrating.

He did look a little unsure of himself at times, but he got into some good positions and was ignored a few times. If Dzeko or Aguero had made the same space in the same places they would have received the ball and got a shot away.
I'm not blaming the players though, they train with him every day and I'm willing to trust their judgement on this.

 

[Paul11/12]

Agreed he needs to bulk up a bit, but I was impressed with his strength(maybe determination) shown when holding the ball up against Barkley, a definite prospect. Also I didn't notice Nasri/other players not passing to him, id imagine more like he wasn't in the right position for the ball, Nasri was superb today, we all know he has the skill, but he made some wonderful tackles and interceptions today

 

[CITY FOR LIFE]

Fantastic to see such a young lad pull on the City shirt, thought he played very well, didn't hide and wasn't afraid to get stuck in. You could see at the end how much it ment to the team and the young man played a part in it while on the pitch.

 

[i8rags]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

 

[nobody can eat fifty eggs]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Very shrewd summation.

 

[dobobobo]

I see him more as a brilliant midfield player, but I'm happy as fuck he got a run today...just wish it was for a different reason.

I though he looked like one of the support attacker like a jovetic rather than an aguero or dzeko

Aye, seeing as Jovetic is made of glass and probably on his way out, I think Pozo would be the ideal replacement.

 

[daztrueblue91]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

 

[dobobobo]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

Rubbish.

 

[dobobobo]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Everton's game plan was to kick the shit out of City players, then when the star man goes off injured they continued to defend looking for a break.

Everton's defensive record is shit so far this season and about time they try and sort it out, which is what they did yesterday and City just couldn't get a break on going forward.

Pozo was subsituted so that Dzeko could get a run to get him match fit.

 

[Bluenobby]

I'm really not sure what some people expect from an 18 year old kid coming on in a game like that. Everton are a big physical side and whilst Pozo may not have ran them ragged as some seem to think he should have done he occupied their back line to the point that none of them could step out and provide an extra man in midfield. He was excellent in that sense and is without doubt one for the future.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

Wheras if they stuck David Silva up against Distin & Jagielka on his own, & hit high balls up for him to head, he would play a blinder.

Hows about we let Pozo get used to the Premier Leage playing in his own position for a few games before deciding what he can & can't do at that level ?

 

[MCFCTrick]

I'm really not sure what some people expect from an 18 year old kid coming on in a game like that. Everton are a big physical side and whilst Pozo may not have ran them ragged as some seem to think he should have done he occupied their back line to the point that none of them could step out and provide an extra man in midfield. He was excellent in that sense and is without doubt one for the future.

How I saw it too .... some here think they should come into the first team the done deal .....

 

[coleridge]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Everton's game plan was to kick the shit out of City players, then when the star man goes off injured they continued to defend looking for a break.

Everton's defensive record is shit so far this season and about time they try and sort it out, which is what they did yesterday and City just couldn't get a break on going forward.

Pozo was subsituted so that Dzeko could get a run to get him match fit.

I think that MP didn't want to put Dzeko in so early on and so, in a way, Pozo took one for the team and showed no fear against some of the most physical [and dirty] opponents he will ever face in his career. Can't knock an 18 year old for that.

 

[Bewar3them00n]

I'm really not sure what some people expect from an 18 year old kid coming on in a game like that. Everton are a big physical side and whilst Pozo may not have ran them ragged as some seem to think he should have done he occupied their back line to the point that none of them could step out and provide an extra man in midfield. He was excellent in that sense and is without doubt one for the future.

And just how well did seasoned internationals like Lukaku, and Meralis perform? Pozo should've buried that chance, but for a good save from Howard, we would all be singing a different tune.
He now knows the level he must aspire to, and giving youth a chance when we can will give other youngsters the belief that they can make that jump.

 

[daztrueblue91]

I think Pozo's performance shows the reason why not many youngsters get given a game for the first team. The gap between the EDS and the first team is far too big. Its perfectly understandable though as it would be impossible to expect an 18 year old to replace Sergio. However it highlights just how important the loan system is going to be for us.

Like others have pointed out, there seemed to be a lack of trust from team mates and if I'm being honest it was like playing with 10 men. There was no outlet up front. What I will say though, and it gives me great hope that Pozo will make it at the top level is that many strikers have games where they do next to nothing all game and then score. The chance we had was very unlucky and great movement from the lad.

Hopefully he can get a loan to a Spanish team next season where he can get some first team football under his belt.

Wheras if they stuck David Silva up against Distin & Jagielka on his own, & hit high balls up for him to head, he would play a blinder.

Hows about we let Pozo get used to the Premier Leage playing in his own position for a few games before deciding what he can & can't do at that level ?

Because he is clearly not ready for the first team yet. He's 18 and I doubt anyone thinks he's ready yet.

If he's playing for the first team we have to judge him by first team standards regardless of his age.

 

[dobobobo]

Did nowt for first 20 on the pitch, did nowt for next half hour, missed a sitter, shook hands with ref, substituted.

Everton's game plan was to kick the shit out of City players, then when the star man goes off injured they continued to defend looking for a break.

Everton's defensive record is shit so far this season and about time they try and sort it out, which is what they did yesterday and City just couldn't get a break on going forward.

Pozo was subsituted so that Dzeko could get a run to get him match fit.

I think that MP didn't want to put Dzeko in so early on and so, in a way, Pozo took one for the team and showed no fear against some of the most physical [and dirty] opponents he will ever face in his career. Can't knock an 18 year old for that.

Exactly.

Some on here are just jealous that Jo - yet again - didn't get another game!