If we're talking about bringing a new right back in who's good enough to slot straight in the first team then I see no reason why Zabaleta can't be the understudy. He's got plenty left in him to take up the slack whenever said new boy needs resting.
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OB1
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If we're talking about bringing a new right back in who's good enough to slot straight in the first team then I see no reason why Zabaleta can't be the understudy. He's got plenty left in him to take up the slack whenever said new boy needs resting.
Sagna is playing better than Zab and looks to be in better physical condition.
Sagna has been fit for a while and played enough games to build momentum. I'd like to see how Zabba is by the time August arrives because he's still the superior player in my mind.Sagna is playing better than Zab and looks to be in better physical condition.
BillyShears
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Sagna is playing better than Zab and looks to be in better physical condition.
Defo. Has been one of our most consistent performers this season. He doesn't have the attacking quality that Zaba does for sure, but ultimately he's a much better defender which for me is more important right now.
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Left back, right back, proper box-to-box midfielder and a deep lying playmaker.
Right now, meaning until the end of the season I agree. I think Zabba has a lot more to offer a Guardiola team than Sagna moving forward though.Defo. Has been one of our most consistent performers this season. He doesn't have the attacking quality that Zaba does for sure, but ultimately he's a much better defender which for me is more important right now.
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There has to be some serious surgery to produce a Pep side.
What is a Pep side?
Seem to recall asking this about Pellers when he first pitched up...
I think Delph could play a pivotal part for City next year under Pep obviously depending on injuries,
I also think some players in the EDS will end up playing 10-15 games for us in all competitions the most likely is Manu Garcia for me.
I don't think the over haul will happen this summer i think he will have a clear idea of certain players who won't fit in but i think he will have to adapt his style and therefore give himself 6 months or so to decide on the other players he is unsure of, could potentially see the summer unfold as 1 in 1 out and that is dependent on how successful we are in the transfer market
There is going to be some surprises that's for sure.
I also think some players in the EDS will end up playing 10-15 games for us in all competitions the most likely is Manu Garcia for me.
I don't think the over haul will happen this summer i think he will have a clear idea of certain players who won't fit in but i think he will have to adapt his style and therefore give himself 6 months or so to decide on the other players he is unsure of, could potentially see the summer unfold as 1 in 1 out and that is dependent on how successful we are in the transfer market
There is going to be some surprises that's for sure.
Lancet Fluke
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Depends what we are trying to achieve in the immediate future. I don't think we need a huge rebuild to dominate the Premier League next year just a two or three key signings in key areas and some decent management. To get near Barca's current standards clearly that would take some doing and we would need significant changes but even trying a rebuild in one or two windows would be a huge mistake IMO. Needs to be done over two or three years a bit more organically. I am still one (of the seemingly few) who feels that many of this squad still have a hell of a lot to give under proper guidance.
BillyShears
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Depends what we are trying to achieve in the immediate future. I don't think we need a huge rebuild to dominate the Premier League next year just a two or three key signings in key areas and some decent management. To get near Barca's current standards clearly that would take some doing and we would need significant changes but even trying a rebuild in one or two windows would be a huge mistake IMO. Needs to be done over two or three years a bit more organically. I am still one (of the seemingly few) who feels that many of this squad still have a hell of a lot to give under proper guidance.
It started last summer and will finish in the summer of 2017. We brought in 3 'big' players last year. I expect minimum 5 this summer. With the remaining stalwarts being given one more year before it's a totally new squad. Remember, people have been criticising Txiki and the club for not signing a world class player since 2011 and criticising the club for still relying on Toure, Vinny, Hart, Kun, and Silva.